Doodle-Style Vector Illustration (Ilustração vetorial com estilo doodles – PT-BR, Eng Subs)

Learn how to create a composition that combines different elements, from the first sketches to the post-production.
An illustration is capable of telling different stories in and of itself, combining various elements that capture the viewer’s gaze and invite them to a visual game. The artist Mauro Martins, a specialist in the doodle style, creates fun and creative universes in his compositions. His work exudes personality and has been featured on brands such as Absolut, Amarula, Domino’s Pizza, and many others.

In this course, Mauro takes you on an incredible journey through the doodle style and teaches his methodology to create a vector illustration capable of communicating different messages. Learn all the steps, starting with brainstorming, going through the sketch and digital drawing, to the final composition, adding colors, and finishing touches. Finish the course by learning how to prepare your file to share your work professionally.

In the first unit, learn about Mauro’s career, his journey through the most recognized advertising agencies in the world, and his work as an illustrator. He shares some of his main doodle-style projects and his references in different artistic areas.

Learn how to brainstorm, research different references, and then experiment and select the best elements for your composition. Mauro tells you about the traits that distinguish his auteur work so that you can find your own style.

Get down to work with your first sketches. Create each element separately and then start drawing them with vectors and giving them the final touches.

Once ready, combine your drawings into a doodle-style composition. Mauro shows you how to add color and try different palettes with a unique process he devised himself.

Move on to the post-production phase and learn how to prepare your file for use in prints, animation, or other media. Finally, Mauro shows you his tricks so you can discover the best way to sell your work.

By the end of this course, you will have completed a doodle-style composition in vector illustration software, ready to be shared in different media.