Zodiac Illustration: Creating A Unique Series

Meet Silja, discover her illustration work throughout her twenty years of experience as an illustrator, and see the artists that inspire her to further explore her imagination. Discover what you are going to learn in the course before delving into theory and practice.

Next, as Silja puts it: “Time to get seriously serial!” Analyze the zodiac by looking into its history and modern depictions. Explore other types of series such as playing cards to understand what makes an illustration series come together.

Discover the different versions of the zodiac and see the endless possibilities of interpretation. Learn about format, frame, color, composition, and recurring symbols. Unravel your personal style by exploring ideas and putting them on paper. Search for references to find inspiration for style and composition, and sketch your ideas.

Silja shows you how to create a blueprint for your series by working on its format, color scheme, and basic composition. Next, get your pencil and paper and draw the different elements for your zodiac signs. Scan and assemble your elements on Photoshop, seeing the basic functions, tools, and layer system Silja uses in the software. Polish and perfect your artwork until it is ready to print.

Analyze Silja’s twelve finished illustrations to explore different ideas and possibilities of where to apply an illustration series. Finally, get Silja’s expert advice on how to make a living from illustration and discover the best ways to get your first paid illustration assignments.