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Illustration for Beginners: Create a Themed Collection

Offered By: Skillshare

Tags

Drawing Courses Sketching Courses Mood Boards Courses

Course Description

Overview

Learn the art of series design and create a custom postage stamp set in this fun, accessible class with illustrator Will Bryant!

Whether it’s a set of t-shirts, a collection of merchandise, or imagery for a campaign, series design is an essential skill for any designer. Join Will as he shares his process for creating a successful set through one of his favorite projects: designing a postage stamp series. From selecting a theme to final adjustments, his step-by-step process will make future series projects a breeze. Key lessons include:

  • Researching themes & creating mood boards
  • Concepting and sketching ideas
  • Adjusting images to create a cohesive set

This class is perfect for beginners ready to learn a new skill or experienced designers looking for a fun prompt. When finished, you’ll have a complete set of custom postage stamps and the fundamental skills to apply to any series, opening up a whole new world of potential projects!

Explore more with Will on Skillshare in his class, How to Communicate with Clients: Building Relationships that Last.


Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Getting Started
  • Stamp Inspiration
  • Picking a Theme
  • Research & Moodboards
  • Sketching Your Stamps
  • Finalizing Your Stamps
  • Conclusion
  • What's Next?

Taught by

Will Bryant

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