Character Design Sketchbook: Storytelling with Pencil
Digital Sketchbook Editing in Photoshop
A course by Raahat Kaduji , Illustrator
About the video: Digital Sketchbook Editing in Photoshop
Overview
“In this lesson, I will be sharing how to import sketchbook pages into Photoshop to clean up and digitise for online sharing. ”
In this video lesson Raahat Kaduji addresses the topic: Digital Sketchbook Editing in Photoshop, which is part of the Domestika online course: Character Design Sketchbook: Storytelling with Pencil. Explore the art of sketchbooking by creating your own animal character and learn how to tell stories with it..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, I'll be showing you how I import my sketchbook pictures into Photoshop to clean them up before sharing online. You can either scan your sketchbook spread or take a photograph of your sketches using a phone or camera in natural lighting, and then we can go into Photoshop and clean it up digitally to prepare it to share online. Let me show you how I do it. There are two ways that I like to do this. Here's the first example where I have a sketchbook spread on a colored background. The second example is a digital collage of my sketches from various sketchbook pages, and then I'v...”
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Course summary for: Character Design Sketchbook: Storytelling with Pencil
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Category
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Areas
Character Design, Children's Illustration, Colored Pencil Drawing, Drawing, Pencil Drawing
Raahat Kaduji
A course by Raahat Kaduji
Raahat Kaduji is a talented freelance illustrator and picture book creator based in Oxfordshire, England. With a background in English and Creative Writing from Royal Holloway University of London, Raahat brings a unique narrative flair to her artistic endeavors. Her journey into the world of illustration began without formal art education, influenced by her father's career in special effects within the film and game industry. This early exposure ignited her passion for art, leading her to develop her skills independently. Today, Raahat is known for her digital illustrations that combine vibrant colors and whimsical designs, often inspired by her favorite season, autumn.
Her career blossomed through a growing social media presence and collaborations with notable brands like Wacom and Adobe, who recognized her distinctive style. Raahat's debut picture book, "I'm Not Scary," published by Alison Green Books of ScholasticUK, showcases her ability to weave engaging narratives with charming visuals. Her work continues to evolve, incorporating mixed media techniques and exploring new materials like gouache and pastels. Raahat is committed to sharing her creative process, encouraging others to embrace their artistic journey by developing a solid portfolio and staying true to their unique vision.
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