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Introduction to Photoshop for Illustrators

Course 2: Drawing and Composition: Composing Your Image

By Gemma Gould , Illustrator

Illustrator. Shrewsbury, United Kingdom.
Joined July 2020
Domestika Basics Course 2 of 6
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About the video: Composing Your Image

Overview

“In this lesson, we will learn how to use guides to help improve our compositions and how to flip the canvas to check our image looks balanced.”

In this video lesson Gemma Gould addresses the topic: Composing Your Image , which is part of the Domestika online course: Course 2: Drawing and Composition. Start sketching and learn to digitize your artwork.

Partial transcription of the video

“In this unit, we will learn how to use guides to improve our composition and how to flip the canvas to check our sketch. There are a number of composition rules which can help us to improve our illustrations. we will look at one of the most popular ones here. The rule of thirds. In the rule of thirds, an image is split into nine equal boxes. Any important compositional elements should lie roughly on the lines or intersections between these boxes. This creates a sense of visual balance within the image. Here. The tiger is placed on the line. and the focus of the illustration, its head, is on...”

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Course summary for: Course 2: Drawing and Composition

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Gemma Gould

Gemma Gould
By Gemma Gould

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Gemma Gould is a British illustrator based in the beautiful Shropshire countryside. Drawing inspiration from traditional printmaking techniques, her artwork combines vibrant geometric shapes with textured details and gentle humour.

With over a decade of experience creating artwork with Adobe Photoshop, Gemma has worked with international clients across a number of industries, including children’s books, editorial, and animation.


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Course 2: Drawing and Composition

By Gemma Gould
Illustrator. Shrewsbury, United Kingdom.
Joined July 2020
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  • 7 students