Draw Me! #6: Black Women Hairstyles – Daveia Odoi

Ready to make cute digital illustrations directly in Adobe Illustrator?!

As complex as this design software can be, having the proper foundation is all you need to take your visuals to the next level. With this hands on, easy to follow tutorial, you’ll learn how to create cute character illustrations with confidence.

Course Objective: To explore various design techniques and practice creating simple yet high quality digital art.

Course Focus: Building the skills needed to be more creative in drawing character personalities through hair.

Here’s a look at the digital art you’ll be making…

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Preparation & Prerequisites:

This class is designed for users familiar with Adobe Illustrator but don’t know how to draw character illustrations directly into the program.

This online course is taught on a MAC using the Adobe Illustrator CC 2018. Having a MAC is not required.

Adobe Illustrator is a registered trademark of Adobe, Inc. This class, the instructor(s) presenting the material, nor DNT Dynamite Design, LLC are not in any way affiliated with, sponsored, or endorsed by Adobe, Inc.

 

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is for you if you have some idea on how to navigate Adobe Illustrator’s platform but don’t know how to draw front facing characters directly in the program. If you’re brand new to Adobe Illustrator and consider yourself a true beginner then please take my basic class.

Course Curriculum

“Draw Me!” #6: Black Women Hairstyles
Part 1: Creating Your Digital Hair Model Character

Illustrating the Head, Face, Neck and Shoulders (12:33)

Part 2: Digital Hair Fashion School for Beginners

Drawing Natural Hair Textures, Afro Puffs and Framing the Face (10:42)

Creating Straight, Wavy Hair, Bob Cut Hair and Pixie Cut Hair (12:41)

Illustrating Curly Hair, Braids, Locs and Sleek Ponytail Styles (15:12)

Part 3: Finalizing Your Design

Prepping, Saving & Exporting Your Art (7:21)

Course Downloads

ArtBizBakery_BlackHairTutorial_Model.ai