1 HOUR 2 MINUTES
Learn the process behind an illustration project from start to finish with expert guidance from professional artist, Francis Vallejo.
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This video course has been produced exclusively for Pencil Kings and is specially designed to help you make real progress with your art.
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Meet Your Instructor
Ringling College graduate, Francis Vallejo, is an artist and illustrator with over 10 years’ experience. He’s an assistant professor at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit and recently completed a picture book on Harlem Jazz published by Candlewick Press. His video courses help explain fundamental and advanced art skills in a fun, easy-to-follow style, and are packed with useful resources and study guides.
6 VIDEO LESSONS
Learn how to develop an illustration project from a rough sketch into a finished piece with invaluable advice from an experienced artist.
Watch This Course and Learn:
- How to research your project beforehand using reference photos and other resources
- How to establish the theme of your project
- How to create thumbnail sketches for a successful end result
- How to set up a photo reference shoot for your illustration project
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Course Lesson Plan
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Learn how to get started with your next illustration project and do the all-important reference photo research beforehand.
Ideation is the formation of ideas or concepts. In this module, you’ll learn how to build the foundations of your illustration project, and how to develop this to a stage where you’re ready to start sketching out your initial ideas.
Great illustration ideas start with thumbnail sketches. In this module, you’ll learn why thumbnail sketching is so important, and see how some of the world’s best artists have used this technique to develop many of the iconic posters and designs we see today.
Do you need to set up a reference shoot to get the very best images for your illustration project? This module will show you exactly how to do it – even if you’re on a limited budget!
