Original Vector Illustration with Adobe Illustrator

Start this course hearing Raul talk about his professional career and his biggest artistic influences.

Familiarize yourself with the Adobe Illustrator interface exploring basic functions like the "Pen" and "Anchor Point" tools. Learn to draw silhouettes of both objects and characters with digital tools and see how to apply colors and gradients to your drawings.

Once you've mastered the basics, get ready to start your illustration! Raul walks you through the manual part: drawing freestyle with pen and paper. He teaches you how to turn your sketches into vectors with Illustrator. With the help of your teacher, create vectored objects, characters, and scenes step by step within the program.

Add the finishing touches to your illustration to make sure it's as eye-catching as possible. Raul shows you how to work with grayscale, light, and shade. Achieve a harmonious color palette using CMYK mode and also add volume and perspective to your drawing. Pick up some tips and tricks for sharing your final piece and attracting new clients both on social media and with your portfolio.