Dramatic Portraits with Pastels, Collage, and Photoshop
A course by user8846090 surname8846090 , Illustrator
Joined October 2021
Explore the art of storytelling by combining traditional and digital illustration techniques to create compelling portraits of people in a meaningful environment
Explore the art of storytelling by combining traditional and digital illustration techniques to create compelling portraits of people in a meaningful environment
Joined October 2021
Illustration is an art form that allows the artist to communicate ideas through their unique visual language. For award-winning Illustrator Dominic Bodden, it’s an opportunity to tell entire stories through portraiture, vibrant color, and attention to detail. Dominic’s Portraits of Westlake series, which explores the effects of gentrification, has gone on to win a number of prestigious awards.
In this online course, learn how to combine traditional and digital illustration techniques to create compelling portraits of people in a meaningful environment. Explore the art of storytelling using materials like chalk pastels, collage techniques, and the digital tools of Photoshop.
What will you learn in this online course?
20 lessons & 36 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (11)
- 445 students
- 20 lessons (4h 15m)
- 36 additional resources (16 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Create a portrait of a person in a meaningful environment based on a narrative prompt using collage techniques, pastels, and Photoshop.
Who is this online course for?
This course is for illustrators of all levels. From experienced illustrators who want to improve both their analog and digital techniques to beginners who want to explore their creativity.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge in Photoshop is required to take this course. Some experience in illustration is useful, but is not essential.
To take this course, you need chalk pastels, pastel paper, an X-Acto knife, scissors, sand paper, drawing paper, charcoal pencils, tracing paper, and spray fixative. Optional materials include a light box, spray paint, and a wacom tablet.
Reviews
A course by user8846090 surname8846090
Dominic Bodden is an award-winning illustrator and animator based in New York City. His signature illustration style is a blend of traditional and digital image-making techniques that incorporate pastel and paper collage. Before his illustration career, he worked in fashion as a stylist and costume designer. He credits this experience for refining his eye for color, patterns, and textures, which allows him to create dynamic illustrations with an emotional impact.
Dominic is a recipient of the Silver Cube Award from the Art Directors Club, a Bronze Award from the 3x3 Illustration annual, and he is a New Talent Award Winner of the World Illustration Awards 2021. His work has been recognized by American Illustration, The Society of Illustrators, The Royal Society of Portrait Painters, and Communication Arts.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Preparation and Design Concepts
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Materials
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Finding the Idea
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Visual Research
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The Fundamentals of Design: An Overview
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The Collage Process
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U3
Creating the Portrait
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Sketching Thumbnails
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Refining the Sketch 1
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Refining the Sketch 2
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Transfer and Color Selection
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Drawing the Face 1
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Drawing the Face 2
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Drawing the Elements and Collaging the Environment
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U4
Digitalization and Expanding the Artwork
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Digital Edits to the Drawing 1
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Digital Edits to the Drawing 2
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Digital Edits to the Drawing 3
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Digital Edits to the Drawing 4
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Developing Your Image into a Series
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Sharing the Artwork
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FP
Final project
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Dramatic Portraits with Pastels, Collage, and Photoshop
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great course. highly recommended!
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A magnificent course, the teacher makes you unleash your creativity and teaches the different techniques very well.
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Well done class!
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Great !
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