Illustration Mentorship | Augusto Quirino

In this module, Augusto Quirino will teach you how to create effective and appealing thumbnails for your illustrations.

You will learn how to use composition, storytelling, and mood to make your thumbnails stand out and grab the viewer’s attention. Augusto Quirino will guide you through the process of ideation and analysis, helping you develop a strong concept for your thumbnail.

You will also learn how to use flow and structure to create a cohesive and engaging visual narrative. By the end of this module, you will have the skills and knowledge to create thumbnails that effectively communicate your ideas and draw the viewer into your artwork.

1. Reference
2. Mood
3. Values
4. Composition

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Learn how to tell a compelling story through your illustrations. Augusto Quirino will guide you in creating engaging narratives and using visual elements to convey them effectively.

1. Ideation
2. Storytelling

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Discover the principles of effective composition and how to apply them to your illustrations. Augusto Quirino will teach you how to create balanced and dynamic compositions that draw the viewer’s eye.

1. Colors
2. Values
3. Harmony

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Master the techniques of rendering, including lighting, value, and color. Augusto Quirino will show you how to use these elements to create striking and believable illustrations.

1. Value
2. Color
3. Texture
4. Form

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Understand the step-by-step process of creating an illustration, from initial idea to final product. Augusto Quirino will provide insights and tips on how to efficiently organize your workflow.

1. Tools
2. Efficiency
3. Breaking bad habits

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Learn how to create a unique and recognizable style that will set your work apart from others. Augusto Quirino will guide you through the process of developing your own artistic voice.

1. Analyzing
2. Referencing
3. Matching

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Understand the final steps of creating an illustration, including adjustments, revisions, and presentation. Augusto Quirino will provide tips and advice on how to produce professional-quality work.

1. Post Process
2. Last pushes
3. Fixing
4. Posting/Submitting

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Learn how to structure your project so that you seamlessly fit into modern art environments in larger studios. Some aspects of a professional artist are less known, such as naming conventions, color spaces, File sharing, and delivery.

Augusto Quirino will help you understand what it takes to deliver on time.

1. Problem Solving
2. Client requirements
3. Reference management
4. Layer structure
5. Naming Conventions

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How to get hired for a studio or dream project can be intimidating. There are several mindsets to adopt when approaching work as a professional artist.

*This module serves as a bonus and will be conducted by Christopher Schiefer (CEO) to improve your current work routine. This module will only be held upon your initiative response after completing all months.

1. Company Hierarchies
2. Email Outreach
3. Outsourcing

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Exposure can be beneficial to help attract clients and improve your international attention.

*This module will be conducted by the internal team based on the achieved level of polish at the end of your mentorship.

1. Interviews
2. Power of Editors
3. Understanding Feature articles

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Learn how to structure your portfolio to maximize the impression of your efforts.
LinkedIn and a proper presentation of your personal and professional work can help stand out.

*This module will be conducted by the internal team after finishing all acquired mentorship months with Augusto Quirino

1. Understanding Client Needs
2. Naming Conventions
3. File Delivery
4. Structural Mindset

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