Ideacraft: How To Draw Pictures That Speak Louder Than Words [Proko, Sterling Hundley]
- Publisher
- Proko
- Product Type
- Video Course
- Product URL
- https://www.proko.com/course/ideacraft-how-to-design-pictures-that-speak-louder-than-words
- Author
- Sterling Hundley
- Language
- English, English subtitles
- Duration
- 20:00
- Release date
- Mar 20, 2025
- Skill level
- 4.00 star(s)
- Project Files
- Yes
- Product Price
- $174
Developed by award-winning illustrator and Professor Sterling Hundley
Learn to develop thought-provoking images through a step-by-step design workflow in this self-paced course. IDEACRAFT challenges you to develop visual solutions to client illustration and design problems through comprehensive instruction and practical application.
COURSE INCLUDES:
COURSE STRUCTURE:
Ink, digital painting, drawing transfers, pencil, watercolor, mixed media and acrylic.
CASE STUDIES COVER:
Step-by-step solutions for posters, logos, films, picture books, magazines and storyboards.
FROM THE INSTRUCTOR:
"From rocket ships to rockstars, NASA to Rolling Stone, I've collaborated with clients around the world to design pictures that speak louder than words. In the classroom, I've worked hard to unpack the magic of creativity to teach artists the value of their voice. Ideacraft collects my lessons, projects and assignments from over 25 years into a six-week course. I'm thrilled to see what you'll make."
Sterling Hundley
What you will learn
SOME OF MY WORK
Note: This course is designed as a 6-week program with a logical workflow and clear instructions from a seasoned Professor and Mentor.
Think Louder!
Learn to develop thought-provoking images through a step-by-step design workflow in this self-paced course. IDEACRAFT challenges you to develop visual solutions to client illustration and design problems through comprehensive instruction and practical application.
COURSE INCLUDES:
- 20+ hours of video lectures, demonstrations and case studies
- 55 lessons with illustrations, text, video lectures, diagrams and recorded examples
- 10+ video demonstrations including ink, drawing transfers, acrylic, watercolor and digital painting
- 10 case studies that walk you through the ideation process for client projects
- 2 ideation process sketchbooks from Sterling Hundley as PDF downloads (Treasure Island and O Captain, My Captain)
- 10 case study PDF downloads
- A well-organized syllabus
- A six-week guided program
COURSE STRUCTURE:
- Part 1: Through written lessons, Minor and Major Projects, Video Lectures and Case Studies, learn reliable, proven professional pipelines that walk you step-by-step from idea development to final concepts.
- Part 2: Real-time painting demonstrations that challenge you to explore a variety of media from traditional ink, marker, watercolor, mixed media and acrylics, as well as digital demonstrations to develop your final concepts into professional portfolio ready pieces.
Ink, digital painting, drawing transfers, pencil, watercolor, mixed media and acrylic.
CASE STUDIES COVER:
Step-by-step solutions for posters, logos, films, picture books, magazines and storyboards.
FROM THE INSTRUCTOR:
"From rocket ships to rockstars, NASA to Rolling Stone, I've collaborated with clients around the world to design pictures that speak louder than words. In the classroom, I've worked hard to unpack the magic of creativity to teach artists the value of their voice. Ideacraft collects my lessons, projects and assignments from over 25 years into a six-week course. I'm thrilled to see what you'll make."
Sterling Hundley
What you will learn
- Illustration
A comprehensive step-by-step process guiding you from initial concept to polished final illustration.
- Idea Development
Discover multiple structured pipelines to cultivate powerful ideas that communicate with exceptional clarity.
- What do I Paint?
Learn effective strategies to conquer the intimidating blank canvas and create meaningful artwork with intention and depth.
- Demonstrations
Master both traditional and digital techniques in drawing, painting, composing, and transferring your work.
- Storyboard
Follow an in-depth case study showcasing the complete development process of a professional animatic storyboard.
- Transfer
Explore specialized techniques to successfully transfer your finished drawings to various surfaces and mediums.
- Logo Design
Examine a detailed case study tracking the entire journey from concept to completion when developing an illustrated logo with typography.
- Problem-Solving
Transform your creative ideas, drawings, and designs into practical solutions with commercial value for clients.
- Project-Framing
Learn how to effectively convert abstract problems into well-defined personal and professional creative projects.
- Narrative Art Ideation
Follow a methodical process designed specifically for developing compelling ideas for book and entertainment art.
- Conceptual Art
Master a proven step-by-step approach to conceptual ideation, incorporating symbolism, metaphor, and literary devices into your visual communication.
- Conceptual Narrative Art
Discover how to seamlessly blend different problem-solving approaches to create complex narratives enriched with meaningful symbolism.
- Composition
Enhance your artwork through strategic composition techniques focusing on value, overlap, and scale.
SOME OF MY WORK
Note: This course is designed as a 6-week program with a logical workflow and clear instructions from a seasoned Professor and Mentor.
Think Louder!
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