Unit 1Getting Started
3 lessons1 Week
Getting Started
 Week 1
Lesson 1
Course Goals, Review of Basics, & Sharing Artwork
Review a breakdown of the upcoming Lessons and overall goals of the course. + An opportunity to get a refresher on Procreate App Basics & download the Procreate App Cheat Sheet. You'll also learn how to gain peer feedback and share your artwork by posting on our collaborative art gallery hosted on Padlet.com!
Lesson 2
Choose a Theme & Collect Reference Images
Begin the first official step in creating your illustration series; Decide on a theme! Learn how to choose which animals and botanicals you will use to represent your theme, and how to collect reference images that you can use to help create your artwork.
Lesson 3
Add the Color Palettes to Procreate
Learn how to get the provided color palette image onto your iPad and save the colors in the Procreate app.
Unit 2Planning Process
4 lessons1 Week
Planning Process
 Week 1
Lesson 4
Composition Layout
Learn how to create a custom canvas with the appropriate amount of Layers. Then import your reference images into Procreate and learn how to cut and paste parts of your reference images together to plan the general layout of your artwork.
Lesson 5
Let's Sketch!
Learn how to create a loose sketch on top of your reference images and rearrange the elements of your artwork to create a balanced composition.
Lesson 6
Color Exploration
Learn how to create color thumbnails and quickly explore different color combinations to further plan your design.
Lesson 7
Final Reference Sheet
Learn how to add all of your planning elements together onto one reference sheet that you can easily access and use when creating your final illustration. 
Unit 3Laying the Foundation
3 lessons1 Week
Laying the Foundation
 Week 2
Lesson 8
Draw the Main Motif ~ ANIMAL
Follow along to create the base layer of the main motif or central element of your illustration – your animal!
Lesson 9
Draw the Secondary Motif ~ BOTANICALS
Follow along to add the base layer of the secondary motif of your illustration – your botanicals!
Lesson 10
Composition Balance
Learn how to finalize the layout of your artwork and create a balanced composition.
Unit 4Illustration Finalization
4 lessons1 Week
Illustration Finalization
 Week 3
Lesson 11
Download the Custom Procreate Brushes
I've created two custom Procreate brushes that you can use to add depth and texture to your illustrations in this class and beyond. Learn how to get the brushes off of Outschool and into the Procreate app on your iPad.
Lesson 12
Add Texture
Learn how to add depth & texture to your illustration using the provided, custom Procreate app brushes.
Lesson 13
Finalize your Illustration
Learn how to finalize your illustration by downloading the paper texture file and applying the texture to your illustration. + Add your signature!
Lesson 14
Play with Color Variations
Learn how to make color adjustments and create different color variations of your illustration.
Unit 5Replicating The Process
4 lessons1 Week
Replicating The Process
 Week 4
Lesson 15
Planning Process (2nd Illustration)
Follow along with the lesson videos to replicate the steps we took previously to create the 2nd illustration in your series. + Learn techniques to speed up your workflow! In this lesson, you'll start by planning and sketching your second illustration.
Lesson 16
Laying the Foundation (2nd Illustration)
Create the base layer of color of your second illustration.
Lesson 17
Illustration Finalization (2nd Illustration)
Add texture, and then finalize your second illustration.
Lesson 18
Create your 3rd Illustration
Replicate the process again to create the 3rd illustration in your series.
Unit 6Saving, Designing, & Printing
3 lessons1 Week
Saving, Designing, & Printing
 Week 5
Lesson 19
Print your Final Artwork
Learn how to save and print your designs at home, locally, or online. Have beautiful art prints to hang on your wall or even sell one day!
Lesson 20
Export your Digital Elements
Learn how to export the different elements or your digital illustrations as clip-art to be used as design assets in other programs.
Lesson 21
Create Designs with your Digital Art & Canva
Learn how to create a poster, tote bag, notebook, and invitation design using Canva.com. You can even use Canva to print and order these products for yourself or to gift to others!