How to create cool textures for digital creations

How to create cool textures

“Thank you so much for taking this Domestika course with us. It's your turn to use a variety of techniques to create dynamic textures to take your vector illustrations to the next level. While making your project, keep in mind that depending on the subject matter of the piece, texture can be a very helpful tool to create a stronger feeling of depth, age, and mood in your artwork, making the piece come alive! Let us show you an example of what we would like to see in your presentation: The Mood Board Decide on the inspiration for your art print and create a mood board.

The Sketch Brainstorm ideas and compose at least five sketches. Vectorize Trace your sketch in Illustrator to create a layered vector illustration. The Textures Create your own unique textures using the various techniques we have demonstrated in this course. The Illustration Vectorize your textures and apply them to your illustration. Share your project on the forum by clicking the "Create your project" button. We will look at your publications as soon as possible and answer any doubts that need clarification. In the meantime, we encourage you to see what your fellow students have been up to and comment on their posts! See you soon!”

Partial transcription of the video

“Congratulations on completing the course. We hope you learned a lot about creating unique textures and applying them to your vector illustrations. To conclude this lesson, we'd like to share some tips and tricks to help you with your final project. We encourage you to find your own sources of inspiration and create a mood board that's unique to your own style. It's always better to do something that's near and dear to your heart and references your own styles and experiences. Decide what inspires you and that will be your guide to designing your own art print. For example, you can keep your...”

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Course summary for: How to create cool textures for digital creations

• Level: Beginner
• 100% positive reviews (25)
• 853 students
• 4 units
• 13 lessons (2h 38m)
• 3 downloads

• Category

  Design

• Software

  Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

• Areas

  Art Direction, Graphic Design, Poster Design