Hi everyone,

I'm a starting graphic designer in the Netherlands. I always run into the problem that I can't find the illustrations/photographs I'm looking for to use in my designs, so I figured I should learn how to do it myself (I'm already a photographer, but that's still limited as I can't magically get the models and locations I need).

I hope to learn to illustrate well enough to be able to use my illustrations for logomarks, in infographics, for book covers (PhD theses, mainly) and merch for an animal rescue I volunteer for. I figured this site would be the best place, as it teaches illustration in the context of telling a story and if I need illustrations, it's because it needs to communicate something (not just to look pretty)

I'm starting out with the courses that are in the curriculum, any tips or suggestions for what to watch or practice next are appreciated of course! I've got some knowledge about color theory, lighting and composition, but I'm sure there are illustration specific things to learn there.

Looking forward to sharing my work for feedback later on, or even share my own feedback once I know what I'm talking about!

I have been spending a lot of time trying to figure some things out; which app (none feel 'right', I havent got enough practise with them yet), how to organise some sort of workflow within the app, and then I struggle with the drawing / inking (sketching feels okay for the stage I'm at).
Here's one example, as it's been a week. Not super happy with it, but I couldn't have done it a week ago, so at least there's progress

It's been cool (and a little intimidating) to see your results! I'll try to catch up a bit if I can.

I really like 4 or 5 for that description. 1, 2 and 3 seem to young to me, and 9 and 10 too old. 8 is fun, but a bit too human to clearly be a ladybug in my eyes. I feel expressive poses with 6 and 7 could get challenging.

I've only started little over a week ago! It's hard to all go at the same pace but I'd love to share progress.

I think making a thread per main lesson would make most sense? Someone else already started one for foundations 6 - effective vehicle design last week, and that's been fun to see/share so far. You could do the same starting from foundations 1?

@Matthew-Oberdier I was looking for it, too. Havent been able to find it yet. I'm pretty sure it was on facebook.

thanks for tagging me

@Matthew-Oberdier Thank you!!!

@Matthew-Oberdier I was looking for it, too. Havent been able to find it yet. I'm pretty sure it was on facebook.

thanks for tagging me

I really like 4 or 5 for that description. 1, 2 and 3 seem to young to me, and 9 and 10 too old. 8 is fun, but a bit too human to clearly be a ladybug in my eyes. I feel expressive poses with 6 and 7 could get challenging.

I've only started little over a week ago! It's hard to all go at the same pace but I'd love to share progress.

I think making a thread per main lesson would make most sense? Someone else already started one for foundations 6 - effective vehicle design last week, and that's been fun to see/share so far. You could do the same starting from foundations 1?

I have been spending a lot of time trying to figure some things out; which app (none feel 'right', I havent got enough practise with them yet), how to organise some sort of workflow within the app, and then I struggle with the drawing / inking (sketching feels okay for the stage I'm at).
Here's one example, as it's been a week. Not super happy with it, but I couldn't have done it a week ago, so at least there's progress

It's been cool (and a little intimidating) to see your results! I'll try to catch up a bit if I can.

Thanks Pieter, that's what I'm working on now!

Okay, I think I should be able to keep up then. I'm in! So the deadline for sharing the first assignment would be next monday?

Hi, do you know how advanced this class is? I would have time to do it, but I may not be up to the challenge yet.

Very. I don't need them now, but as a non native speaker I did depend on them at first. Apart from that it's nice to be able to watch a video without sound in some circumstances. Also, it makes it easier when product names are written out (tools, software, etc), because sometimes the spelling isn't obvious if you're not familiar with the brand / product line.
I'd say 6/10 for me, 10/10 for some!