How to create cool textures for digital creations
Speckle Texture
A course by Matt McCracken and Ross Proulx , Graphic Design and Illustration Studio
Joined January 2022
About the video: Speckle Texture
Overview
“There are many unique textures found in nature. Flowers, mushrooms, leaves, and other foliage can all have a natural speckled effect. For that reason, we will teach you how to create a handmade speckled texture. ”
In this video lesson Matt McCracken and Ross Proulx addresses the topic: Speckle Texture, which is part of the Domestika online course: How to create cool textures for digital creations. Make your art prints stand out by creating unique and cool textures..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, we'll show you how to create a handmade speckle texture. Almost everyone has learned this art technique at some point in their lives. It is often taught in beginners or children's art classes, but it's still very useful to adult artists. There are many unique textures found in nature. Some flowers, mushrooms, leaves, and other foliage can all have a natural speckle effect. Creating and adding these textures to your illustration helps give it a sense of realism and an added dimension to your flat vector elements. So here we have the materials that we're going to need for this...”
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Course summary for: How to create cool textures for digital creations
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Category
Design -
Software
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Art Direction, Graphic Design, Poster Design

Matt McCracken and Ross Proulx
A course by Matt McCracken and Ross Proulx
Matt McCracken and Ross Prew, the creative minds behind Doublenaut, are a Toronto-based studio specializing in Graphic Design and Illustration. With 18 years of experience, their work has captivated audiences worldwide. Doublenaut's aesthetic is a modern take on mid-century modern and psychedelic design, combining bold colors, geometric shapes, and natural aging textures. Their love for vintage artifacts, punk music, and the Canadian landscape influences their unique style. Join Matt and Ross on this creative journey as they share their expertise and guide you in bringing old-school textures to your digital illustrations.
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