Fashion Illustration

This course teaches you how to communicate clothing ideas visually.

Human Figure Drawing

  • Fashion proportions (8–10 head figure)
  • Female croquis
  • Male croquis
  • Child figure basics
  • Body movement
  • Pose drawing
  • Gesture drawing
  • Fashion silhouettes
  • Anatomy for fashion designers
  • Balance and posture

Garment Drawing

  • Dresses
  • Shirts
  • Jackets
  • Pants
  • Skirts
  • Coats
  • Blazers
  • Knitwear
  • Swimwear
  • Evening wear

Technical Drawing

  • Front view
  • Back view
  • Side view
  • Flat sketches
  • Technical flats
  • Construction details
  • Stitch lines
  • Seam placement
  • Button placement
  • Zippers
  • Pocket drawings

Rendering Techniques

  • Pencil rendering
  • Marker rendering
  • Watercolor
  • Colored pencils
  • Gouache
  • Mixed media
  • Fabric texture rendering
  • Metallic fabrics
  • Lace
  • Fur
  • Denim
  • Leather
  • Silk
  • Wool

Digital Illustration

  • Adobe Illustrator basics
  • Photoshop basics
  • Digital coloring
  • Brushes
  • Layers
  • Fashion templates

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