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Skillshare

Digital Illustration: Shape, Texture, and Colors in Adobe Fresco

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Overview

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Get comfy, turn on some nature sounds, and get ready to dive into the digital drawing universe! Using Birds of Paradise, both the bird and plant, Sarah Nelson, will guide you through digital drawing techniques, pixel and vector color layering, and equip you to share your work with the world!   

This course has a little something for everyone! Whatever skill level you are at, you will be empowered to create something you are proud by end of this course. 

When I stumbled into digital drawing in 2017, it transformed my career, and opened the door to opportunities I never dreamt of. Whether you are hoping to embellish your career, or are just excited to experiment as a hobby, I want to empower you to create the things that are on your heart so that you can share them with the world. I believe this tool and these techniques will help you do that! 

In order to learn these techniques I will use my passion: nature, and in this case Birds of Paradise felt like the perfect subjects. 

In this course you will learn: 

  • The basics of Adobe Fresco
  • How to create proportionate outlines using shape building or free hand
  • How to check your work
  • How to use pen texture to bring your drawing to life
  • How to color layer using pixel brushes
  • How to color layer using vector brushes
  • How to share your work

Materials you will need: 

  • iPad Pro (or a tablet that can handle Adobe Fresco or Procreate)
  • Apple Pencil (or a stylus that is compatible with your platform)
  • Adobe Fresco (or Procreate) 

Learning how to create digitally allows you to create, collaborate, and share your work much more easily! I can’t wait to see your incredible work! 

Say Hello/Check Out My Work: 

Sarah's website

Sarah's Instagram

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Intro to Adobe Fresco
  • Form and Shape
  • Pen Texture
  • Pixel Brushes & Bird
  • Vector Brushes & Plant
  • How To Export & Publish Your Work
  • Final Thoughts

Taught by

Sarah Nelson

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