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Illustrators are the unsung heroes that bring happy to everyday objects. Dive into what it's like to work as one--whether you're going for a quick swim or a few dozen laps!
Follow Amarilys Henderson's prompts to create an illustration inspired by a real-life brief. This 45 minute class--complete with lessons in how to paint and handletter using watercolor--is a dive into what it's like to approach a brief as an illustrator. You'll be encouraged to create a piece that's fully yours and fully ready for the public. Amarilys discusses three key concepts to apply towards quick exercises, your final piece, and perhaps even a budding career.
What you can look forward to in this class:
- Watercolor painting tutorials
- Color techniques for making your work pop
- Watercolor handlettering tutorials using both the wet on wet and traditional wet on dry techniques
- Key concepts to stimulate thought throughout a marketable career
- Lessons that show you how to compile the elements of your piece together in Photoshop
- Next steps for launching an illustration career
This class is for those interested in having fun while creating fun--the best way to make it sell!
Overview
Syllabus
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- Trailer
- About Illustration
- Project Overview
- Do Your Research *Project Post
- Key Concept Trend
- Trend Exercise
- Selecting a Food
- Thinking Through Layout
- Sketching Your Background Art
- Painting Your Illustration Background
- Marketability
- Quote Brainstorm
- Exploring Type
- Sketch Some Type
- Watercolor Handlettering: Wet on Wet
- Watercolor Handlettering: Wet on Dry
- Key Concept Profitability
- Scanning Your Work
- Combining Digitally
- Now What?
- Next Steps
