Fantasy Character Design in Photoshop: Create Magical Worlds
Photo textures
A course by Claudya Schmidt , Fantasy Artist
About the video: Photo textures
Overview
“This lesson is very interesting because I'll show you using various simple techniques how you can use photo textures to give your images a touch of realism or "bite". Textures also create “happy accidents” that can help you get even more ideas from your work!”
In this video lesson Claudya Schmidt addresses the topic: Photo textures, which is part of the Domestika online course: Fantasy Character Design in Photoshop: Create Magical Worlds. Learn fantasy character design. Craft magical plant creatures in meaningful scenes..
Partial transcription of the video
“This lesson is very interesting. I'll show you how to use textures to add a touch to your image can give to realism. Let's start. Photo textures is something I really like to use sometimes, to my picture before finishing touches and to give a certain bite again before the last rendering. I like that too, mainly because photo textures can also cause Happy Accidents. Especially in the area of coloring and extra details, who can give you the extra momentum of ideas, to refine your image and make it even more vivid. I have already prepared a folder with textures here and was on Unsplash. And I ...”
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Course summary for: Fantasy Character Design in Photoshop: Create Magical Worlds
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Category
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Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Character Design, Digital Illustration, Drawing, Traditional illustration

Claudya Schmidt
A course by Claudya Schmidt
Claudya Schmidt, also known as Alector or "Planty," is a freelance artist, author, character and environmental designer, and fantasy illustrator. Her work often delves into the intersection between nature and imagination, blending animals and plants to create magical creatures and transformative narratives. Claudya's art is not only visually captivating but also conveys a sense of calm and meditative wonder.
With a rich background in art and storytelling, Claudya has cultivated a distinctive style that has earned her prestigious awards and recognition. Her passion for sharing her artistic journey and helping others discover their creative potential shines through in this course. Explore the enchanting world of character design and digital artistry under Claudya's expert guidance.
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