Conceptual illustrations using color and symbolism
Adding Color and Texture
A course by Christina Chung , Illustrator
About the video: Adding Color and Texture
Overview
“In this lesson, I’ll show you how to very easily add color and texture to your finished black and white illustration. You’ll be using the color palette you’ve already created to guide you through the coloring process. ”
In this video lesson Christina Chung addresses the topic: Adding Color and Texture, which is part of the Domestika online course: Conceptual illustrations using color and symbolism. Learn how to turn your ideas into stunning illustrations by using color and symbolism to create compelling visuals..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, I'll show you how to add color and texture to the illustration. Let's dive in. So to start with adding color to my piece, the first thing I always want to do is to go back to our pre-made palette. And we'll bring that over to the piece we're working on. I'm just flattening this palette itself, and I'm going to drag it into the document that we're coloring. We'll put it on a new layer on top of everything. And this way, you can move it around as much as you like. It doesn't get in the way of what you're working with, and you can pull colors directly from the palette we've alr...”
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Course summary for: Conceptual illustrations using color and symbolism
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Software
Adobe Photoshop, Procreate -
Areas
Digital Drawing, Digital Illustration, Editorial Illustration
Christina Chung
A course by Christina Chung
Christina Chung is an accomplished illustrator based in Brooklyn, New York. With an impressive client list that includes Lucasfilm, The New York Times, and Dark Horse Comics, Christina's work is recognized for its ability to visually solve complex problems through compelling illustrations. Her expertise lies in interpreting diverse topics into captivating visuals, and she is known for her use of metaphors, symbolism, and striking color palettes.
Christina's talent has graced book covers, newspapers, magazines, and advertising campaigns, allowing her to establish herself as a respected and sought-after illustrator in the industry. Join Christina on this creative journey and let her inspire you to translate your ideas into powerful images.
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