Illustration in Photoshop: Enchant with Color and Texture
Background 2
A course by Catherine Pearson , Illustrator
About the video: Background 2
Overview
“Here I will continue to work on the background of my wallpaper. Being a bit organized with the layers is important, or you'll end up getting lost. Don't be afraid to experiment and play around even with color out of the palette you've chosen.”
In this video lesson Catherine Pearson addresses the topic: Background 2, 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 Here, I am a bit more progressed in my waves and my background. I'm going to work a bit, so you see how my artwork is evolving. When I work on my background, I try to have an order, but as I progress, it becomes trickier to have a logical order, like from the back to the top, because I have a lot of layers. For me, the most important part is that all the background waves are grouped. Later, when I'm starting to have even more elements and more layers, it's separated and it's easier for me not to get lost with all the layers. I have to confess that I try to be organized as much as...”
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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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