Illustrated portraits with botanical elements
A course by Isadora Zeferino , Freelance illustrator
Learn how to incorporate colors and nature's elements in your illustrations and create a stylized self-portrait
Learn how to incorporate colors and nature's elements in your illustrations and create a stylized self-portrait
Voted as one of the 100 best International illustrators by TASCHEN, Isadora Zeferino has the ability to transmit unique emotions through her drawings that combine flowers, colors and characters. The botanical elements, far from playing a secondary role in her work, form an essential part of her artistic language that you can find on social media, books and work for clients such as: Faber-Castell, Wacom, Globosat, Melissa, and more.
In this course, she will teach you how to illustrate a portrait step by step, incorporating nature elements and with the use of digital techniques. To achieve this result, you will discover all the stages of her creative process: searching for references, illustration techniques, going from the creation of the first sketches onto the final project, as well as the many ways to apply them.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 22 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (551)
- 7,737 students
- 15 lessons (2h 45m)
- 22 additional resources (14 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese
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- Level: Beginner
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ProcreateWhat is this course's project?
You will draw a portrait using digital illustration techniques and learn how to include floral and botanical elements within your illustration.
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Who is this online course for?
For illustrators, designers and for anyone interested in learning how to draw a portrait adorned with flowers and botanical elements.
Requirements and materials
Previous knowledge is not required to complete this course.
All you will need are pencils, pens, paper and create a digital illustration of your final piece if you wish. For this, it is recommended to have a graphics tablet and basic knowledge of a digital illustration software such as Adobe Photoshop or Procreate (if you want to use an iPad).
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A course by Isadora Zeferino
Isadora Zeferino is an illustrator from Río de Janeiro, and is known on social media for her colorful and optimistic illustrations of fan art characters and other cultural content that she is passionate about.
She has worked in many areas, including animation, editorial, teaching, children’s books, advertising and more recently for comics. In her creative work, she enjoys being able to reinvent, while maintaining certain aspects in her work such as: abundance in her compositions, floral elements as well as working on projects to raise awareness on mental health issues and self-acceptance.
She has worked for clients such as Faber-Castell, Wacom, Globosat, Abril, Cia das Letras, Melissa and more. More recently, she was included in the book: The Illustrator, 100 best from around the world by TASCHEN. Isadora also participates in pop culture conventions (Comic Con) in Brazil, Mexico, Spain and the United States.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do in the course?
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U2
All we need to know
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Search for references and materials
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Color palette
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Drawing flowers and leaves: details and stylization
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Building your visual library
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Composition: weight and hierarchy
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U3
Get to work
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Realistic self-portrait vs. stylized self-portrait
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Choosing the best option
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Final drawing
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Base color and shadows
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Finishing touches
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U4
And voilà
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Using a file for multiple media
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Applications for the final project
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FP
Final project
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Illustrated portrait with botanical elements
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Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
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The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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Me gusto mucho la simpleza y sencillas del curso es fácil de seguir, tiene muy buenos recursos y lo invita a uno a trabajar sin abrumarse x el detalle
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sussu_arruda
Adorei o curso! O conteúdo é excelente, com ótimos recursos.
A didática também é maravilhosa.
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renejarcem
Adorei esse curso.
Muito bom, a didática e o conteúdo são sensacionais.
recomendo muito
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gingersaisiri
This course is perfect for anyone who wants to try botanical drawing without feeling overwhelmed. It's inspiring me to simplify what I see and focus on the beauty of basic forms.
medusabisal
Su trabajo es maravilloso, gracias a ella aprendí a simplificar la naturaleza.
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