Illustration in Photoshop: Enchant with Color and Texture
Background 1
A course by Catherine Pearson , Illustrator
About the video: Background 1
Overview
“I like to compare my illustrations with a cake that has a lot of layers. That’s why I always start by the foundation and start working on a solid background before adding more layers.”
In this video lesson Catherine Pearson addresses the topic: Background 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Illustration in Photoshop: Enchant with Color and Texture. Design stylized illustrations filled with playful details and gradients that are ready to share with the world.
Partial transcription of the video
“Background We have finished all the preproduction parts and we'll head to the final in Photoshop. Let me get you through my process. I'll show you how I prepare my workspace in the Photoshop application and how I prepare my document to get started on the final artwork. First, we need to create a new document. I already have one open, but I'll show you how you to it. In the File menu, click new and you'll see all the preset documents that Photoshop proposes. I'm going to go into the Print one and I'm going to select A3. On the right, you will see all the useful information about this documen...”
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Course summary for: Illustration in Photoshop: Enchant with Color and Texture
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Category
Illustration -
Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Digital Illustration, Traditional illustration
Catherine Pearson
A course by Catherine Pearson
Catherine Pearson is an illustrator based in Switzerland who specializes in creating detailed artwork filled with texture. Growing up, Catherine always considered herself creative, experimenting with everything from fashion to comic design. She later discovered a passion for illustration after studying for a degree in the art form. After graduating, she spent time exploring and refining her style before beginning to work with illustration agencies in 2018.
Catherine’s illustrations have been featured in magazines, at events, on product packaging, and more. She has worked for clients including Lausanne Lumières Festival, Adobe MAX, and Absolut Vodka Switzerland. She also co-founded the brand The Good Apple, where she creates artwork and souvenirs inspired by Switzerland, its history and culture.
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