Digital Illustration: Design a Fun Character!

Unlock your creative potential with Digital Illustration & Character Design using Adobe Illustrator! This comprehensive, step-by-step class, fully updated as of November 2018, guides you through the process of transforming your hand-drawn sketches into stunning, scalable vector graphics.

Discover the top tools and techniques employed by professional illustrators worldwide to create high-quality, eye-catching artwork. No prior experience is needed – this course is perfect for beginners eager to transition their creativity from sketchbook to screen.

Here's what you'll learn:

• Getting Started: Find inspiration and master essential sketching tips. Learn how to properly set up your document using a scanned image.
• Illustrator Fundamentals: Effectively align your hand-drawn sketches within Adobe Illustrator. Create and customize a color swatch palette to match your vision.
• Vector Creation: Master powerful tools like the Pen Tool, Puppet Warp Tool, and Pathfinder Tool to build custom vector shapes. Discover useful alignment tricks to refine your artwork.
• Workflow Efficiency: Boost your digital illustration workflow with efficient keyboard shortcuts.
• Shading & Texturing: Add depth and dimension to your designs by learning techniques for shading and texturing.
• Character Illustration Workflow: Explore a complete character illustration workflow, from concept to export.
• Best Illustration Practices: Learn and apply best illustration practices for professional results.
• Importing & Alignment: Master the process of importing a hand-drawn sketch into Adobe Illustrator, setting up guides, and accurately aligning artwork.
• Character Building: Create custom vectors around a character build using Illustrator's shaping tools.
• Advanced Techniques: Explore shading, masking, and texturing to bring your character illustrations to life.
• Exporting: Learn how to properly export your final product for various uses.

This class empowers you to bring your creative ideas to life digitally. Start your journey into digital art today!