Illustrated Sketchbooking in Full Color
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Course overview
- Provider
- Domestika
- Course type
- Paid course
- Level
- Beginner
- Deadline
- Flexible
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Lessons
- 13 lessons
- Certificate
- Available on completion
- Course author
- James Chapman
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The journey to discovering one’s passion is something everyone can relate to. For doctor-turned-artist James Chapman, that meant leaving behind a career as a physicist to follow his dream of becoming a professional illustrator. Now, five years after taking the plunge, James works full-time illustrating books, animating projects for television, and collaborating on viral content for brands like BuzzFeed.
As an illustrator, James relies on his sketchbook for experimenting and developing his unique creative aesthetic. Most recently, he has focused on using acrylic paint markers and pens to blend his passions for color and pop culture, happily sharing his work online with his +50k Instagram followers. If you’re ready to start playing with color and composition, join James (and his sketchbook) as he shows you new techniques for exploring your imagination and having fun with illustration.
Description
Get started by meeting James and taking a look at some of his work as a professional illustrator. He explains what inspires him and explains the journey he’s taken to get where he is today. Once you see some of his major influences, get a quick overview of the topics James covers in this course, including details on your final project.
Cover everything you need to know about getting your sketchbook project off the ground. Begin by deciding on an initial concept before taking a look at the required materials for creating something bright, colorful, and simple. Then, explore the main techniques James uses for getting the most out of Posca pens.
Start working on the first few pieces for your sketchbook. Explore the basics of composition to make sure you get things off on the right foot. Then, explore how to apply three different kinds of color schemes so you can keep your illustrations looking fresh and interesting.
In the last unit, take a closer look at the best ways for sharing your work as you develop it. Get some final tips for photographing your sketchbook, how to edit your work digitally for print, and the best ways to share it on social media.
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