Drawing Vector Houses in Affinity Designer: Illustrate With Gradients - VIDEO Course

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In this fun and beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn how to create a charming winter cottage illustration while mastering two powerful tools: the Gradient Tool and the Transparency Tool.

This is an easy, project-based course designed to help you learn fast! Whether you’re new to vector illustration or looking to refine your skills, this class will guide you step by step through the process of building a beautiful winter scene, adding depth, and creating stunning light effects—all inside Affinity Designer on the iPad.

To make things even easier, I’ve included free color palette resources, so you can jump straight into the creative process without worrying about color choices! We will also be refreshing the knowledge about using vector assets in Affinity.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• How to build a 100% vector winter cottage illustration from start to finish.
• The Gradient Tool—for smooth shading and depth, with multiple colors!
• The Transparency Tool—to add realistic light and shadow effects.
• Simple but effective vector techniques to bring your illustrations to life. No more flat vectors :)

WHO IS THIS CLASS FOR

This class is perfect for illustrators, designers, and anyone who wants to improve their vector art skills in Affinity Designer. Whether you’re a beginner or already familiar with the software, you’ll walk away with new techniques and a finished piece to add to your portfolio. We will also explore the options within Affinity to efficiently convert RGB documents into the print-friendly CMYK color format.

MEET THE TEACHER

Hi! I’m Weronika Salach, an illustrator, surface pattern designer & art teacher. I create vibrant work to fill your world with color, and I teach how to draw in Procreate and Affinity Designer. I'm a Top Teacher on Skillshare where I helped over 30,000 students take their digital illustration skills to the next level.

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FAQ 🤔

• What tools do I need?
  • Any version of Affinity Designer, desktop or iPad. I will be demonstrating on my iPad in Designer V2. There is one important difference between V1 and V2: the older V1 version doesn’t have the auto-close option for the Pencil Tool, so you will need to make sure to close your vector shapes manually.
• Is this course good for beginners?
  • I’d recommend this course for more intermediate Affinity Designer users who already know the interface. However, all my Affinity courses are very beginner-friendly and targeted at people who have little experience with Affinity software. They're also suitable for more experienced designers and illustrators who perhaps wish to transition from Adobe software into Serif tools (Designer, Photo, Publisher).
• What if I don't understand something?
  • If something just isn't clicking, just give it a rest and come back to it later if you're having trouble. Perhaps you would like to join our Facebook Affinity Designer and Fresco group? We share there our Affinity and Fresco work, answer questions and give each other feedback. You can also approach me on Skillshare or via email: hello@weronikasalach.com