Illustration techniques

The illustration techniques course offers an exploration of simple but effective manual artistic techniques designed to enrich your own graphic language. During the course you will have the opportunity to experiment with procedures and resources that add value to your artistic expression and style.

The course is designed and taught by leading professionals in the field of illustration, and is aimed at art and communication enthusiasts who wish to develop their skills in the field of illustration.

• Explore and experiment with various plastic techniques to enhance the artistic production process.
• Broaden processes and methodologies that provide valuable resources to illustration design.
• Develop visual communication skills through experimentation and the mastery of specific techniques.

1. Creation of collage

We will activate our personal expression using this traditional technique that was practised by prominent artists such as Picasso, Hannah Höch, and Robert Rauschenberg. Session guided by Isis Navarro.

2. Preparation of monotypes

Monotypes offer a direct intuitive method of unique printing. This simple, attractive technique ensures various reproduction qualities and variety in graphic records. Session guided by Alexis Rom.

3. Stencil generation

Stencilling, also known as pochoir, allows a direct and intuitive form of serial printing on an array of surfaces, allowing the creation of unique images that will enrich our graphic language. Session guided by Alexis Rom.

4. Creation of cyanotypes

Work with manual photoliths, cut-outs, and objects exposed to the sun to obtain the blue tones that are characteristic of this simple yet accessible technique. This method allows their application in different formats and on different surfaces. Session guided by Alexis Rom.

5. Sticker production

Practice composition by decorating different surfaces. Stickers can be used to personalise objects, enabling them to make a strong visual impact and giving them a fresh, contemporary aspect. Session guided by Javi Navarro.

6. Painting with markers

Markers are easy to transport, allow infinite colour mixtures, can be used on a multitude of surfaces, and are compatible with other drawing tools. Through a simple colouring exercise, in this session we will discover the multitude of possibilities that this technique has to offer. Session guided by Javi Navarro.

7. Customisation of Art Toy

What happens if all participating illustrators start from a common three-dimensional object? How to get an Art Toy to acquire our identity seal? We expand the spectrum of techniques and autonomously apply various elements, shapes, and colours to produce a unique work. Session guided by Javi Navarro.

* The course includes materials.