Dynamic Illustrations: Drawings that Pop Out of the Paper
Finishing and final touches
A course by Ryan Smallman , Illustrator
About the video: Finishing and final touches
Overview
“Our illustration is practically ready, but to make it even more polished and professional, in this class we will see some valuable digital finishing techniques.”
In this video lesson Ryan Smallman addresses the topic: Finishing and final touches, which is part of the Domestika online course: Dynamic Illustrations: Drawings that Pop Out of the Paper. Discover how to craft vibrant, dynamic illustrations. Improve your drawing skills and create captivating artwork that leaps off the page..
Partial transcription of the video
“We have reached the final stretch, our drawing is practically ready, but before finishing, I will show you four finishing techniques. line painting, texture, light effects and color correction. Let's go? A finishing technique that I like to use a lot in my drawings It's line painting. I'm going to use the Clipping Mask here again, but this time on the Line Art line. This way I can make highlights by drawing on the line itself. I try to use this in very few places, just serving as a little accent, but it causes a very strong and impactful light effect. Now, to give our art a little more tact...”
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Course summary for: Dynamic Illustrations: Drawings that Pop Out of the Paper
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Category
Illustration -
Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Character Design, Digital Illustration, Drawing, Traditional illustration

Ryan Smallman
A course by Ryan Smallman
Meet Ryan Smallman, a passionate freelance illustrator with a deep love for pop culture and art. His experience includes collaborations with industry giants such as Disney, Marvel, and Warner Bros. He has also made a mark at prominent events like the Artists' Alley at CCXP and received a HQ Mix award nomination for New Talent for his independent comic "Busker."
Ryan's work is characterized by dynamic energy, organic strokes, and vibrant color palettes, always pushing the boundaries of perspective. In this course, Ryan shares his passion for pop culture and superheroes, aiming to help you capture maximum energy and dynamism in your illustrations, bringing them to life. Join him on this exciting creative journey and discover how to breathe life into your illustrations while exploring new dimensions in your art.
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