How to create cool textures for digital creations

You'll learn how to create gig posters, beer labels, album layouts, and murals using screenprinting, bold typography, texturing, and both digital and analog illustration techniques. The course covers moodboard creation, concept sketching, vector workflows, and applying unique textures to your designs.

This is an intermediate-level course, ideal for those with some experience in illustration or design. Beginners may find it challenging, but anyone with foundational knowledge of art or digital tools can follow along and benefit.

Yes, basic familiarity with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is recommended, as the course involves using these programs for digital illustration, texture creation, and preparing artwork for print.

You’ll need access to Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, a scanner for digitizing textures, drawing supplies for sketching, and optionally Procreate or similar digital sketching apps. Screenprinting materials are helpful but not required for learning the techniques.

Yes, you'll learn to create and apply halftone, speckle, and distressed textures using both handmade and digital techniques, including scanning, editing, and integrating them into your illustrations.

Absolutely. The skills you learn in this course apply directly to creating merchandise designs and packaging for musicians, bands, and craft breweries, including gig posters, beer labels, and branded art prints.

You'll learn how to source inspiration, create mood boards using Pinterest and collage techniques, and present your ideas effectively to clients or collaborators to shape your creative direction.