Vector Illustration for Vibrant Compositions
Create simple vector graphics and transform them into cohesive compositions that reflect your artistic style by exploring typeface, color, and texture. An illustration course on Domestika.
In this online course, you’ll learn how to create simple vector graphics of your own and lay them out in one cohesive image.
I go over loads of tips and tricks for drawing in Adobe Illustrator, beginning with the sketch phase all the way through to the final composition. I also give general tips on channeling your inner creativity if you’re feeling stuck.
In the final project, you’ll combine multiple illustrations to make a poster of a place you love. Create a piece that’s part love letter, part travel poster that showcases your distinct style.
The Process
1 Sketch
After brainstorming and researching what we want to draw, we’ll start with rough thumbnail sketches from reference photos and iterate until we have a solid foundation.
2 Lineart
Next we’ll bring the sketches into Illustrator or another digital program to create the line art using the Shape Builder, Pen Tool, Blends and many more.
3 Color
Choose potential palettes and start to fill those lines in, limiting our choices, unafraid to get weird with abstract treatments. We’ll also discuss how to add texture with brushes and clipping masks.
4 Layout
Finally, we’ll bring all of our separate illustrations together and lay them out into one cohesive piece like a puzzle. Try out multiple options and use an open mindset to channel your creativity.
The End Result
Turn your final project into a poster of your favorite place that’s uniquely yours.
Complete the course without software and apply the same principles to traditional mediums.
With the final poster completed, you can even break down the illustrations again and use them for anything else, like stickers!
Student Projects
Share your progress with the teacher as you complete the course and receive feedback, ask questions, or just show off your project!
Claudia Valencia
Silvana Avilés Cáceres
Michal Huniewicz
kartinnka93
Adriano Di Mauro
Clara S.
Reviews
“To say I’ve learned a lot from this course is an understatement. Erikas has been one of the most helpful Domestika teachers I’ve come across so far. Absolutely recommend this course!”
“Loved this course! Erikas really breaks down his illustration process from start to finish. It was helpful to see how he approaches a new project and I appreciate the playfulness he adds to his precise illustrative style. Great Adobe Illustrator tips and shortcuts too!”
“This course is worth it for the tips alone...explained and demonstrated in an engaging way...Erikas is a fantastic coach. Thank you!”
“Are you looking for an illustration course? This is one of the best courses I have taken. So I highly recommend it! Erikas passionately explains everything; I have learned a lot from him and would recommend this course to anyone interested in illustration. I am looking forward to future courses.”
“I fully recommend this course, Erikas is thorough with his instruction and his style is very creative. I've been using Ai for a few years now and he demonstrates some techniques I haven't even considered adding to my workflow before, but I'll now start using day-to-day. He gives clear, simple and thorough instruction that would be great for illustrators of all levels to create complex and beautiful artwork that you can use for many different products. Buy his course, you won't be disappointed.”
“The approach to the course was really good, especially the part about sketching and drawing stuff. This course is very good for both beginners and professionals.”
“This is a great course. I learned a lot from seeing how Erikas uses illustrator and produces his illustrations. Even though he is showing you one style of illustration, the techniques he uses can definitely be used for other styles. Definitely worth it!!”
“I just watched the course and wow, one of the best courses I have watched on Domestika. Good teacher, step by step and great tips!”
