Adobe Photoshop for Illustration: Master the Software from Scratch
By Brenda Bossato , Illustrator
Discover the possibilities of the industry-leading program and learn to illustrate and color professionally
Domestika Basics · 6 courses included
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Course 1: Getting to Know Photoshop
By Brenda Bossato
Explore the software's interface and get to know its main tools
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Course 3: Discovering the Colors
By Brenda Bossato
Discover chromatic compositions, RGB and CMYK color systems, and color theory.
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Course 4: Learn How to Paint
By Brenda Bossato
Do some preliminary sketching and learn paint using light, shadow, and texture
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Course 5: Enhance, Add Detail and Give an Extra Shine
By Brenda Bossato
Explore the Burn, Dodge, and Sponge tools to bring your illustration to life
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Course 6: Preparing Your Designs for the World
By Brenda Bossato
Export, present, and share your final artwork
Know for its extensive image editing and retouching tools, Adobe Photoshop might be the greatest ally to illustrators when it comes to intuitive digital production.
In this 6-course Domestika Basis, explore the tools for designing and coloring professional-looking illustrations in Adobe Photoshop. With the help of Brenda Bossato, founder of Studio Alaska, discover how to make the most of everything this software has to offer in terms of optimizing workflows and making your ideas a reality.
First, learn to install the program via Creative Cloud. Find your way around its interface and gett to know its popular digital illustration tools while paying close attention to the intuitive nature of Adobe Photoshop and how to use it to your advantage.
Then it's time to begin your journey through the world of brushes. Take a look at the different patterns and how to modify them, download new ones, and even create your own. Brenda gives you some tips on how to digitalize sketches and use effects like Blur, Motion Blur, and Noise.
Get ready for a detailed look into color. Learn all there is to know about harmonious chromatic compositions, color palettes, saturation, brightness, and the RGB and CMYK color systems.
Next, create your first simple sketches. Learn to use the Gradient tool, explore light and shadow with the Blending menu, and import textures to add the finishing touches.
Get to know Burn, Dodge, and Sponge, the tools for changing the tones of the colors. Learn how to work with blur and sharpness, as well as color channels.
To wrap things up, see how to export your final piece for publication on social media, digital portfolio, or in PDF form for printing. Brenda leaves you with a few tips to boost your illustration career and how to get references to develop your professional style.
Technical requirements
⦁ A computer, tablet, or iPad with Adobe Photoshop CC or later (you can either buy it or download the 7-day free trial from the Adobe website).
⦁ Graphics tablet (optional).
⦁ Basic knowledge of illustration.
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- 37 lessons (4h 54m)
- 6 courses
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Brenda Bossato
By Brenda Bossato
Brenda Bossato specializes in digital illustration. Inspired by the world of classic children's design, she uses Adobe Photoshop to create artworks filled with color with a playful touch of fantasy and magic.
Founder of the children's illustration studio Studio Alaska, she is also the author and illustrator of "Herança''. She has collaborated with clients such as CNA, Editora Positivo, Panvel, Somos Educação, and FTD Educação.
Content
Course 1: Getting to Know Photoshop
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U1
Presentation
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Presentation
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U2
Installation and introduction to Photoshop
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Installation and introduction to Photoshop
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U3
Creating and configuring your first document
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Creating and configuring your first document
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U4
Knowing the Photoshop interface
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Knowing the Photoshop interface
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U5
Leaving Photoshop with your face
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Leaving Photoshop with your face
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U6
Knowing the navigation tools
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Knowing the navigation tools
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U7
Using masks to make mistakes without fear
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Using masks to make mistakes without fear
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U8
Practice
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Practice
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Course 2: Exploring Brushes
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Brush panel, setting, pressure and flow
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Brush panel, setting, pressure and flow
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U2
Downloading and creating your own brushes
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Downloading and creating your own brushes
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U3
Tools to help you create a sketch
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Tools to help you create a sketch
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U4
From sketchbook to digital
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From sketchbook to digital
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U5
Filter menu and Blur, Motion Blur and Noise effects
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Filter menu and Blur, Motion Blur and Noise effects
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U6
Creating Patterns
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Creating Patterns
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U7
Practice
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Practice
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Course 3: Discovering the Colors
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U1
RGB or CMYK?
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RGB or CMYK?
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U2
Chromatic circle, cool colors and warm colors
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Chromatic circle, cool colors and warm colors
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U3
Hue/Saturation menu to test or change color
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Hue/Saturation menu to test or change color
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U4
Levels Menu
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Levels Menu
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U5
Selective Colors menu to harmonize
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Selective Colors menu to harmonize
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U6
Values: How to work an object to stand out
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Values: How to work an object to stand out
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U7
Practice
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Practice
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Course 4: Learn How to Paint
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U1
Let's go: starting an illustration from scratch 1
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Let's go: starting an illustration from scratch
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Let's go: starting an illustration from scratch 2
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U2
Gradient to create interesting gradients
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Gradient to create interesting gradients
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U3
light and shadows
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light and shadows
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U4
Imported Textures
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Imported Textures
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U5
Using textures to finish elements
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Using textures to finish elements
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U6
Practice
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Practice
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Course 5: Enhance, Add Detail and Give an Extra Shine
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Creating points of light with Underexposure
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Creating points of light with Underexposure
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U2
Using Blur and Sharpen to Highlight and Blur
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Using Blur and Sharpen to Highlight and Blur
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U3
Color channels to give a different glow
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Color channels to give a different glow
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U4
Practice
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Practice
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Course 6: Preparing Your Designs for the World
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Preparing the file in digital format
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Preparing the file in digital format
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Preparing the file for digital portfolio
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Preparing the file for digital portfolio
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U3
Preparing files into a PDF for printing
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Preparing files into a PDF for printing
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U4
Practice
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Practice
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About Domestika Basics
Domestika Basics is a series of courses focused on teaching the most commonly used software by creative professionals worldwide.
The content has been meticulously curated and is intended for both students going into a new creative field and more experienced professionals who want to polish their skills.
Learn with the best Domestika teachers through practical lessons, tons of resources, and a progressive difficulty that'll allow you to see results from day one.
Domestika Basics will allow you to step up your professional game and be prepared to score better projects.
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Without prior knowledge.
Domestika Basics gives you everything you need to get started in a new creative field and become an expert in it.
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Focused on the tool.
Discover its main components, techniques, and the tried-and-true methods you need to master it.
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Learn fast
With a straightforward, step-by-step approach, our outstanding professionals will teach you how to get the most out of the program.
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Certificates Plus
If you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
Adobe Photoshop
Excelente curso, contenido muy completo y explicaciones claras
Excellent course. Complete explanations and organized. Totally recommended!!
muito esclarecedor o curso um otimo ponta pé inicial!
Esse é um ótimo curso para relembrar ou aprender ou até mesmo conhecer os métodos de pintura de uma artista profissional :) eu adorei as partes de pintura! Tem uma linguagem super simples e fácil de acompanhar, estou pensando até em presentear duas pessoas!
good one