Illustration Masterclass - Creating Spot Illustrations | Adobe Creative Cloud

3,465

Spot illustrations are the often unsung heroes of an editorial illustration career and if done well, can lead to a ton of assignments. One of the keys to a good spot illustration is clear storytelling - Kyle will walk you through the creation of some spots in real time on this episode of Illustration Masterclass.


To watch with Subtitles/closed captions, click the CC icon in the lower-right corner.


00:00 Start

01:00 Spot illustration overview

04:27 Spot illustration examples

05:26 Vignette silhouettes/floater illustrations

10:48 Line quality/color choices for consistent styles

14:44 Asking the editors for color options

17:35 Creative ideas stand out

20:00 Getting clients from a noticeable style

24:16 Spot illustrations with limited color

30:19 Staying flexible and adapting to different styles

31:37 Mock assignment prompt and sketching ideas

33:05 Stuffed suitcases

38:42 Extra masks illustration

42:18 Plan for delays illustration

44:45 Back up plan illustration

48:28 Creating a style for your spot illustration - adding color

52:45 One color spot illustration demo

55:03 Adding color from lasso selections

55:56 Wrap-up


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Try Adobe Illustrator: https://adobe.ly/3PyMTWj


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Learn more about Creative Cloud: https://adobe.ly/3RTndnp


About Adobe Creative Cloud:

Unlocking creative potential goes beyond tools – it's about cultivating inspiration, fostering innovation, and mastering artistic expression. On the Adobe Creative Cloud YouTube channel, discover stories, concepts, and trends that ignite your creativity. We are your hub for creativity, connecting you with Adobe channels for detailed tutorials and product insights.


Adobe® Creative Cloud™ brings together everything you need to create your greatest work. One membership gives you access to all Adobe professional creative desktop applications, plus new features as soon as they're available. Cloud storage ensures file access anywhere, even on mobile, streamlining concept sharing. Cloud-based services let you build websites, mobile apps, and content for any medium/device. With Behance integration, you can publish your portfolio on your own URL and plug into the world's largest creative community to get inspired, get feedback, and find new opportunities.


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Illustration Masterclass - Creating Spot Illustrations | Adobe Creative Cloud

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7gtAYP8bgQ

Live on June 24, 2022
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Illustration Masterclass - Creating Spot Illustrations | Adobe Creative Cloud

3,465

Spot illustrations are the often unsung heroes of an editorial illustration career and if done well, can lead to a ton of assignments. One of the keys to a good spot illustration is clear storytelling - Kyle will walk you through the creation of some spots in real time on this episode of Illustration Masterclass.


To watch with Subtitles/closed captions, click the CC icon in the lower-right corner.


00:00 Start

01:00 Spot illustration overview

04:27 Spot illustration examples

05:26 Vignette silhouettes/floater illustrations

10:48 Line quality/color choices for consistent styles

14:44 Asking the editors for color options

17:35 Creative ideas stand out

20:00 Getting clients from a noticeable style

24:16 Spot illustrations with limited color

30:19 Staying flexible and adapting to different styles

31:37 Mock assignment prompt and sketching ideas

33:05 Stuffed suitcases

38:42 Extra masks illustration

42:18 Plan for delays illustration

44:45 Back up plan illustration

48:28 Creating a style for your spot illustration - adding color

52:45 One color spot illustration demo

55:03 Adding color from lasso selections

55:56 Wrap-up


Subscribe to Adobe Creative Cloud: https://adobe.ly/48Y1QJ1


Try Adobe Illustrator: https://adobe.ly/3PyMTWj


Try Adobe Photoshop: https://adobe.ly/3VwbKO9


Learn more about Creative Cloud: https://adobe.ly/3RTndnp


About Adobe Creative Cloud:

Unlocking creative potential goes beyond tools – it's about cultivating inspiration, fostering innovation, and mastering artistic expression. On the Adobe Creative Cloud YouTube channel, discover stories, concepts, and trends that ignite your creativity. We are your hub for creativity, connecting you with Adobe channels for detailed tutorials and product insights.


Adobe® Creative Cloud™ brings together everything you need to create your greatest work. One membership gives you access to all Adobe professional creative desktop applications, plus new features as soon as they're available. Cloud storage ensures file access anywhere, even on mobile, streamlining concept sharing. Cloud-based services let you build websites, mobile apps, and content for any medium/device. With Behance integration, you can publish your portfolio on your own URL and plug into the world's largest creative community to get inspired, get feedback, and find new opportunities.


Connect with Adobe Creative Cloud:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/creativecloud

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/adobe-creative-cloud/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adobecreativecloud

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adobecreativecloud/


#Adobe #AdobeYouTube #AdobeCreativeCloud #AdobeIllustrator #CreativeCloud #AdobeFresco #illustration #digitalart #photoshop


Illustration Masterclass - Creating Spot Illustrations | Adobe Creative Cloud

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7gtAYP8bgQ

Live on June 24, 2022
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