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Digital Illustration: Designing Mandalas on the iPad Pro

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Overview

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Hi there, my name is Justine. I’m incredibly excited to share with you my very first class on my favourite technique: illustrating mandalas. I’m going to take you step-by-step through my personal process of designing mandalas, starting in the Procreate app on the iPad Pro and moving into Adobe Illustrator to turn your work into an editable vector. Below you will find a breakdown of what you’ll gain from this course, as well as links to my resources to help you complete the class project.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to design a mandala from sketch to vector
  • Using Procreate for illustration
  • My favourite tips and tricks
  • Adding colour

Who is this class for?

  • Students with any level of experience, from total beginner to mandala expert
  • Those looking to develop their style in illustrating mandalas
  • Anyone looking to learn how to use Procreate for illustration

Resources:

  • Download the mandala grid and resource sheet from the project files!
  • Where to find colour palettes:
    • https://color.adobe.com/create
    • https://colorhunt.co/

Make sure to share your projects! Don’t worry about having a finished piece, sharing your progress will allow me to provide you with feedback along the way. I also encourage you to interact with other students. See a project you love? Let them know!

Feel free to connect with me through instagram (@justine_fisher), I’d love to chat!

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • For Beginners: Intro to Procreate
  • Setting Up Your Artwork
  • Sketching: Outlines
  • Sketching: Details
  • Finalizing Your Outline
  • Vectorizing in Adobe Illustrator
  • Choosing a Colour Palette
  • Colouring Your Design
  • Final Thoughts

Taught by

Justine Fisher

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