Watercolor Techniques for Graphic Design

Explore the spontaneity of watercolors with lettering and illustration work before polishing it in Photoshop and Illustrator to create unique designs

• Introduction
• Materials and Research
• Creating a Design
• Painting: Planned Spontaneity
• Variations and Mock-up
• Final project

Creating art by hand is what gives it personality. By combining the imperfection of watercolors with digital design, Glenn Wolk has developed a unique artistic style that has led to collaborations with brands such as Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, and New Balance. He has also designed posters and merchandise for musicians like Elton John, The Rolling Stones, Eminem, and Lady Gaga.

In this online course, learn to create original graphic designs with a hand-painted aesthetic. Glenn walks you through his process step by step, from developing the concept and capturing it on paper to digital retouching and mock-ups. Explore the best of both worlds and see where spontaneity takes you.

• About Me
• Influences
• Steps and Materials
• Research
• Inspiration for the Project
• Creating Sketches with General Ideas
• Looking for the "Magical Moments"
• Final Digital Sketch
• Tracing the Design and Painting It with Watercolor 1
• Tracing the Design and Painting It with Watercolor 2
• Scanning the Artwork and Touching It Up
• Coloring the Design
• Using Watercolor on a Dark Background
• Adaptations
• Mocking Up
• Watercolor Techniques for Graphic Design