Illustration of Stylish Female Characters in Photoshop

A course by user2906788 surname2906788 , Illustrator and concept artist

Illustrator and concept artist. Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Joined May 2020

Learn how to create characters full of personality using digital drawing techniques

86% positive reviews (22)
377 students
Audio: Portuguese
Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Learn how to create characters full of personality using digital drawing techniques

Digital illustration offers endless possibilities when drawing the human figure, and Adobe Photoshop is the tool that really lets your imagination soar. Alongside concept artist Joana Neves, who has collaborated with big names like Netflix, Disney, Google, Amazon, and The Washington Post, discover how to push the limits of shape, work with vibrant colors, and condense as much expression as possible into one single image.

In this course, learn to design two female characters and compose a digital illustration in Photoshop. Joana teaches you techniques to train your artistic eye and create dynamic human figures full of character and style.

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What will you learn in this online course?

14 lessons & 23 downloads

References
10 minutes, 28 seconds
Anatomy
9 minutes, 37 seconds
Movement
15 minutes, 40 seconds
Form simplification: people
17 minutes, 1 second
Shape simplification: objects
8 minutes, 9 seconds
Character sketch
20 minutes, 29 seconds
  • 86% positive reviews (22)
  • 377 students
  • 14 lessons (2h 41m)
  • 23 additional resources (12 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Portuguese
  • Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Create two stylish female characters that exude personality and dynamism using digital illustration techniques in Photoshop.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Illustrators, designers, and anyone interested in creating female characters from scratch.

Requirements and materials

Basic knowledge of anatomy and digital design is required for this course.

In terms of materials, all you need is a pencil and paper for the first stages of the project, then a computer with access to Adobe Photoshop. A graphics tablet for illustrating would also be useful, although not essential.


Reviews

377 Students
22 Reviews
86% Positive ratings

user2906788 surname2906788

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Illustrator and concept artist

Illustrator and concept artist Joana Neves, who sepcializes in character design and editorial and fashion illustration, creates extraordinary universes laden with powerful female figures through the exploration of the burlesque scene and other alternative styles.

She has taken part in both individual and group exhibitions across Europe and the United States and collaborated with names like Netflix, Disney, Google, Amazon, The Washington Post, Boom! Studios, NYU Game Center, Storythings, Blazing Griffin, and more.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
  • U2

    think with the design

    • References
    • Anatomy
    • Movement
    • Form simplification: people
    • Shape simplification: objects
  • U3

    Image creation

    • character sketch
    • Final composition
    • Color
    • painting the sketch
  • U4

    Finalization

    • texture application
    • Finishing the details
    • Sharing our work
  • FP

    Final project

    • X illustration of characters

What to expect from a Domestika course

  • Learn at your own pace

    Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.

  • Learn from the best professionals

    Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.

  • Meet expert teachers

    Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.

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  • Get front-row seats

    Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.

  • Share knowledge and ideas

    Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.

  • Connect with a global creative community

    The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.

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    Domestika curates its teacher roster and produces every course in-house to ensure a high-quality online learning experience.


FAQs

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.

All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.

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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Illustration of Stylish Female Characters in Photoshop. Illustration course by user2906788 surname2906788

Illustration of Stylish Female Characters in Photoshop

A course by user2906788 surname2906788
Illustrator and concept artist. Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Joined May 2020
  • 86% positive reviews (22)
  • 377 students