Retrofuturistic Illustration with Procreate

Explore composition, color, contrast, and texture to create contemporary illustrations inspired by the past

• Introduction
• Preparation
• Choosing a Path
• Production
• Presenting the Illustration
• Final project

“I work in different styles, combining modernity with the nostalgia of the 60s and 70s.”

Her retrofuturistic style is what graphic designer and illustrator Ada Zielińska is known for. She runs a design studio in collaboration with a fellow artist and has worked with brands including Adobe, Netflix, Levi’s, and the National Museum in Gdańsk.

In this course, Ada teaches you how to create unique digital illustrations of your own, from the initial sketch to the finished artwork in Procreate. Explore digital illustration techniques to find your artistic style and create contemporary art inspired by the past. Imagine a colorful future, then design it.

• About Me
• Influences
• Where to Find Inspiration
• Mood Board
• Quick Concept Sketches
• Composition
• From a Paper Sketch to Procreate
• Choice of Colours
• Starting to Work on Layers in Procreate 1
• Starting to Work on Layers in Procreate 2
• Preparing Textures Manually
• Adding Textures and Final Touches
• Creating a Pattern with Elements from the Illustration
• Preparing the Final Illustration for Print and Social Media
• Retrofuturistic Illustration with Procreate