Art Deco Style for Digital Illustration by Mads Berg

Create elegant artwork in Illustrator using dynamic compositions and minimalist color palettes
Art deco is a decorative art that is still revisited in many kinds of visual arts. The style–characterized by simplified geometric shapes combined with ornate and organic elements–still appeals to a wide audience today. Illustrator Mads Berg is renowned for his contemporary art deco illustrations, merging Nordic simplicity with the iconic decorative art style.

In this course, Mads Berg shows you his entire illustration process for creating a commercial poster in art deco style. Learn about the history and relevance of the art style to seamlessly fuse it into your digital illustrations. Create unique, elegant artwork that is ready to present to a client.

What will you learn in this online course?
Meet Mads Berg, who tells you about his journey as an illustrator and shares the artistic influences that inspire him. See why art deco has become popular again and find out what Mads covers in the course.

Delve into the history of art deco and see why it’s still relevant today. Understand what a brief is by analyzing a real-world example and discover how to take control of a project. Then, learn his sketching and research process. Once you’ve seen Mads’ tips and techniques, create the final draft of your illustration using tracing paper.

Next, upload your illustration into Illustrator, set up your working document, and learn about the different color systems available. Get useful tips on how to work with layers and groups, and see why it’s important to organize your artboard. Work on each detail of your illustration, filling it with color and gradients in the final step of the creative process.

Explore the use of textures in your vector illustration and see how to apply text and typography to your artwork. Add the final touches to your illustration by integrating art deco ornaments, frames, and patterns. Finish the course by learning how to prepare your artwork for different formats, ready to share with your followers or client.

What is this course’s project?
Create illustrated artwork that includes custom typography and art deco ornaments.

Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone who would like to learn about art deco illustration and its relevance in contemporary advertising.

Requirements and materials
Basic drawing skills and some experience with Adobe Illustrator are recommended.

You will also need a computer with Adobe Illustrator, a pencil, and some paper.