Portrait Illustration with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator

Create expressive and unique portrait illustrations using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator!

Join Martin Perhiniak (Graphic Designer and Adobe Certified Instructor) and learn his workflow and best practices he developed over 20 years working as a creative professional for clients like BBC, Mattel, IKEA, Google, Pixar, Adobe.

In this class you'll learn:

• How to draw faces

• How to use reference images when drawing portraits

• How to easily spot mistakes in your drawings and illustrations

• How to stylize portraits and exaggerate expressions

• How to apply effects to illustrations in Adobe Photoshop

• How to use Clipping Masks in Adobe Illustrator

• How to use the Pen Tool like a pro

You’ll be creating:

• Pixel portrait illustration using Adobe Photoshop

• Vector portrait illustration using Adobe Illustrator

Who this class is for?

• Anyone planning to become an illustrator

• Creatives aiming to improve their technical skills and understanding of Adobe applications

• Anyone specialising in portrait illustration

• Drawing skill is recommended, however all exercises can be completed without it by tracing over reference photos

• You don't need to be a creative professional to take this class

What you will need?

• Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop

• Desire to make something awesome

Even if you’re new to illustration or Adobe applications, you’ll find these simple and effective techniques easy to use and apply to your work!