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Domestika

Vector Illustration for Vibrant Compositions

via Domestika

Overview

Create simple vector graphics and transform them into cohesive compositions that reflect your artistic style by exploring typeface, color, and texture
  • Introduction
  • The First Steps
  • The Sketch
  • Rendering
  • The Layout
  • Final project
“Art can provide a unique perspective on the world. My goal is to make our everyday life prettier and put smiles on my viewers’ faces.”

Brands he has worked with:


Graphic designer and illustrator Erikas Chesonis distill subjects into their simplest forms using geometric vector designs, limited palettes, and type. Then, he puts it all together like a puzzle. His eclectic, ever-changing style has seen him work with products and clients like Apple, HP, Audible, and Intuit.

In this online course, Erikas teaches you how to create simple vector graphics of your own and lay them out in one cohesive image. Learn to combine multiple illustrations to make a poster of a place you love using digital tools. Create compositions that showcase your distinctive style!

Syllabus

  • About Me
  • Influences
  • What We Will Do in This Course
  • Brainstorming Ideas
  • Gathering Reference Images
  • Loose Sketching
  • Exploring Your Style
  • Cleaning Up the Sketches
  • Creating the Line Drawings 1
  • Creating the Line Drawings 2
  • Adding Typography
  • Choosing the Color Palette
  • Applying Color 1
  • Applying Color 2
  • Adding Texture with Brushes
  • Setting up the Composition with a Grid
  • Tapping into an Open Mindset
  • The Final Touches: Creating Cohesion
  • Printing and Sharing the Poster
  • Taking the Illustration Further
  • Vector Illustration for Vibrant Compositions

Taught by

Erikas Chesonis

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