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Patrick Simpson | Key Steps Illustration

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  • Exercises: Part 1
    • Exercise 1: The history of illustration
    • Exercise 2: Getting the gist
  • Exercises: Part 2
    • Exercises 3: Writing a brief
    • Exercise 4: Spider Diagrams
    • Exercise 5: Turning words into pictures
    • Exercise 6: Making a moodboard
    • Exercise 7: Using reference
    • Exercise 8: Exploring drawing and painting
    • Exercise 9: An objective drawing
    • Exercise 10: A subjective drawing
    • Exercise 11: Using black and white
    • Exercise 12: Choosing content
    • Exercise 13: Visual metaphors
  • Exercises: Part 3
    • Exercise 14: Illustrating visual space
    • Exercise 15: Reading an image
    • Exercise 16: Image development
    • Exercise 17: Abstract illustration
    • Exercise 18: Giving instructions
    • Exercise 19: Viewpoint
    • Exercise 20: Client visuals
    • Exercise 21: Making a mock-up
  • Exercises: Part 4
    • Exercise 22: Identifying tools and materials
    • Exercise 23: Museum posters
    • Exercise 24: A children’s book cover
    • Exercise 25: A menu card
    • Exercise 26: A tattoo
    • Exercise 27: Visual distortion
    • Exercise 28: Character development
  • Exercises: Part 5
    • Exercise 29: Your own work
    • Exercise 30: Editorial illustration
    • Exercise 31: Travel guides
    • Exercise 32: Text and image
    • Exercise 33: Packaging
    • Exercise 34: Working for children
    • Exercise 35: Educational strip
  • Assignments
    • Assignment 1: Say Hello
    • Assignment 2: Point of sale display
    • Assignment 3: A poster
    • Assignment 4: Magazine illustration
    • Assignment 5: Seven Days