Illustrating Imaginary Cartoon Characters
Base Color Using Masks
A course by Samantha Martínez , Digital Animator and Illustrator
Joined November 2018
Joined November 2018
About the video: Base Color Using Masks
Overview
“In this lesson I will teach you to apply silhouettes of the elements of the composition separated in different layers. So, later you can start adding color and effects easily.”
In this video lesson Samantha Martínez addresses the topic: Base Color Using Masks, which is part of the Domestika online course: Illustrating Imaginary Cartoon Characters. Learn to design imaginary characters that convey messages through gestures, poses, and unique scenes.
Partial transcription of the video
“Base color using masks Once the drawing is finished, the illustration is now ready to add color. In this lesson we are going to separate the elements of the composition on different layers, using only grayscale colors. In this part of the process we won't worry about the final color of the illustration yet. We're just going to separate the objects into different layers so that later it is easier to add color, shadows and lights, so i show you how. I was looking at the illustration and I changed some plants in the background, but I didn't add anything that would attract much attention. Now, ...”
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Course summary for: Illustrating Imaginary Cartoon Characters
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Category
Illustration -
Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Character Design, Digital Drawing, Digital Illustration, Traditional illustration
Samantha Martínez
A course by Samantha Martínez
Samantha Martínez, better known as Sam, is a digital animator and illustrator from Mexico, specialized in bringing fantastical figures to life through her designs. After studying 3D digital animation for video games, she discovered her true passion, and decided to dedicate herself to illustration and character design full time.
Her work is characterized by themes relating to fantasy and comedy, reminiscent of the caricature genre. Drawing characters straight from her imagination has allowed her to create an array of audiovisual content for different agencies, as well as illustrate the book El Club de las Niñas Fantasma, published by Alfaguara.
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