ON-DEMAND COURSE*

Art of the Cover

Design & illustrate impactful cover art for films, posters, books, and albums

Lesson series
  • Instructor: Edward Kinsella
  • Video time: 10+ hours
  • Level: Intermediate/Advanced
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About the Course

The Art of the Cover focuses on the creation of impactful and powerful cover art. This course sheds light on how to create clear and engaging ideas that spark emotion in the viewer. This cover art course is applicable to illustrators who want to create book covers, magazine covers, DVD covers, album art, and poster art. Each lesson include lectures on idea generation, thumbnail sketching, techniques, and demonstrations.
OVERVIEW

Topics Covered

 Idea Generation
 Thumbnail Sketching
 Visual Storytelling
 Typography & Layout
 Composition
 Color Theory & Mood
 Focal Points
 Lighting & Depth
 Visual Hierarchy & More
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CREATED BY

Edward Kinsella III

Illustrator & Painter
Edward has been commissioned by The New Yorker, Time Magazine, Rolling Stone, and The Criterion Collection. He has illustrated 4 books for Folio Society including Stephen King’s the Shining, Misery, and Pet Sematary.

He has been profiled in Communication Arts Magazine and his work was included in Taschen’s Illustration Now! Number 5. His accolades include six medals from The Society of Illustrators New York, 19 Communication Arts Awards of Excellence, 4 Cube Awards from the Art Directors Club of New York, 2 Gold Cube Awards from the 3×3 International Illustration Pro Show, 4 Awards from The Society of Illustrators Los Angeles, and 3 Spectrum Fantastic Art Awards.

Student Work from this Cour

Elijah Boor

Zillah Smith

Lisa Jenkins

Addison Green

Take your art skills to the
next level!

* This course is a recording of a previous live class. This course does not include live feedback or interaction. It is priced accordingly.
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