Observational Drawing: Illustrate with a Fresh Perspective

Digitizing Your Image 2

A course by Celeste Byers , Freelance Illustrator and Artist

Freelance Illustrator and Artist. San Diego, United States.
Joined February 2020
97% positive reviews (31)
914 students
Audio: English
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About the video: Digitizing Your Image 2

Overview

“During this second part of the lesson, you will learn how to apply colors layer by layer to your illustration. ”

In this video lesson Celeste Byers addresses the topic: Digitizing Your Image 2, which is part of the Domestika online course: Observational Drawing: Illustrate with a Fresh Perspective. Learn how to deconstruct images using the principles of observational drawing and turn them into unique compositions full of color and texture in Photoshop.

Partial transcription of the video

“Digitizing Your Image Now, the second-largest part is probably these bushes. I'll make sure I'm on my lines layer, and I'll go with my Magic Wand tool, and select all the bushes. Since my drawing is detailed, this could take a while and be a bit tedious, but it will be worth it. All my background bushes are selected. I've noticed I drew this line here that's making another color layer. I'll make a few different greens. I'll make a new layer, drag it under my line layer, and go to the Paint Bucket tool, select a new color. I'll select green. That's an interesting color. Then, I'll click with...”

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Course summary for: Observational Drawing: Illustrate with a Fresh Perspective

  • Level: Beginner
  • 97% positive reviews (31)
  • 914 students
  • 4 units
  • 17 lessons (3h 35m)
  • 1 download
  • Category

    Illustration
  • Software

    Adobe Photoshop
  • Areas

    Digital Illustration, Drawing, Traditional illustration

Celeste Byers

Celeste Byers
A course by Celeste Byers

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Freelance Illustrator and Artist

Celeste Byers is a freelance illustrator and artist who specializes in creating large-scale murals. She first discovered her love for drawing and painting in high school, before going on to study for a BFA in illustration at Art Center College of Design in California. Since then, she’s painted over 75 murals all over the world, in places like New Zealand, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam.

Celeste’s work is inspired by the world around her, and her clients include Amazon, Airbnb, American Express, Facebook, Sephora, and Warner Bros. She has also been featured by Condé Nast Traveler, Live Free Podcast, San Diego Natural History Museum, and more. She shares her murals with over 24K followers on Instagram and has won numerous awards including City of San Diego Certificate of Recognition and California State Senate Certificate of Recognition.


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Observational Drawing: Illustrate with a Fresh Perspective. Illustration course by Celeste Byers

Observational Drawing: Illustrate with a Fresh Perspective

A course by Celeste Byers
Freelance Illustrator and Artist. San Diego, United States.
Joined February 2020
  • 97% positive reviews (31)
  • 914 students