Vectorial Illustration: more volume and rock and roll
A course by user601016 surname601016 , Illustrator and graphic designer
Joined September 2017
Create powerful illustrations with gradient effects from plain colors
Create powerful illustrations with gradient effects from plain colors
Joined September 2017
Beyond having perfect strokes, a good vector illustration is one that reflects a unique personality and style, which is only possible if you are inspired by what you really like when illustrating. Juan Villamil, better known as Juan Sin Miedo, is a professional illustrator inspired by rock, urban culture, and street art who has developed a unique style and creates full-volume illustrations for brands such as Decathlon, Bavaria, ExxonMobil, and Procter & Gamble, among others.
Learn to create impressive illustrations with the vector technique to give a unique sensation of volume using flat colors.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 15 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (474)
- 6,622 students
- 17 lessons (3h 4m)
- 15 additional resources (7 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
- Updated on 06/10/2019
Recommended software for this course
Adobe IllustratorWhat is this course's project?
The final project consists of creating a poster based on your personal tastes by applying everything learned.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone interested in learning digital-illustration techniques to enhance their illustrations and polish their style.
Requirements and materials
To take this course, you need basic knowledge of drawing and Adobe Illustrator. Regarding the materials, you need a computer with Illustrator and Photoshop, and it is recommended to have a graphics tablet or mouse (it is not recommended to work with the trackpad).
Reviews
A course by user601016 surname601016
Juan Villamil, better known as Juan Sin Miedo, is a native of Bogotá (Colombia). He defines himself as a graphic designer by profession, an illustrator by vocation, and a frustrated musician by condition. His passion for music, urban culture, street art, and local expressions have led him to define his own impressive style.
He currently works as a freelance illustrator and has collaborated on different commercial projects for local and international brands such as Bavaria, ExxonMobil, P&G, Terpel, Instituto Roosevelt, and Bacanika, among many others.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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References
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U2
Essential aspects
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Illustrator interface
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Curves, lines and contours
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Additional tools
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U3
Illustration
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The idea
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Sketch I
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Sketch II
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Contour line I
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Contour line II
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Base colors
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Lights and shadows I
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Lights and shadows II
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Lights and shadows III
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U4
Ending
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Complementary elements
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Finishes and textures
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Export
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FP
Final project
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Gradient effects using flat colors
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
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Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
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Certificates
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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.
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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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Spectacular course
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Very useful and well explained
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This course by Juan is fantastic. I have been following his work for several years and I have always been fascinated by his illustrations and knowing how he does them has given me a lot of help.
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A very fluid and dynamic course, which gives you what it promises. Since I took the course, my way of conceptualizing and illustrating has improved a lot.
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Very interesting course, with excellent creative ideas and thanks to the tools provided, it allows you to operate with different techniques and styles. I advise!
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