Guided Project: Digital Fashion Illustration and Mixed Techniques
Creation of textures and brushes
A guided project by Robert Tirado , Artist specialized in fashion illustration
Joined April 2002
About the video: Creation of textures and brushes
Overview
“In this lesson, I'll discuss the advantages of combining techniques. I'll show you different ways to apply traditional techniques and give you some recommendations and guidelines. I'll demonstrate using materials like watercolor, aniline, or acrylic on watercolor paper to create a variety of stains and textures. Using a scanner, I'll digitize the textures to generate a small resource pool that I'll reserve for the colorization process in Photoshop. Then, I'll convert some textures into brushes. I'll explain how to take advantage of Photoshop's layer blending modes and some properties of the brush tool. ”
In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Creation of textures and brushes, which is part of the Domestika online course: Guided Project: Digital Fashion Illustration and Mixed Techniques. Create fashion illustrations combining digital and manual techniques inspired by international catwalks designs.
Partial transcription of the video
“CREATION OF TEXTURES AND BRUSHES In this lesson I will tell you how I take advantage of the generation of some spots and some brushstrokes which I later scan to convert into brushes and in resources that I will use in the production of the illustration. Materials are basic and traditional materials as aniline, as acrylic paint. I will take advantage of the roller and also use some brushes, but that you take into account that you can include in this range of materials some that you consider interesting and that you want to integrate into the production of the illustration. In principle, I wi...”
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Course summary for: Guided Project: Digital Fashion Illustration and Mixed Techniques
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Category
Fashion, Illustration -
Areas
Fashion Illustration , Traditional illustration

Robert Tirado
A guided project by Domestika
Robert Tirado is a Venezuelan artist recognized for his ability to merge digital art with fashion. His career has been influenced by the vibrant runways of Milan, Paris, and New York, which he uses as a rich source of inspiration. With a focus on mixed media, he has created illustrations that have graced the pages of prestigious publications such as Harper's Bazaar and Glamour. His unique style combines the elegance and sophistication of the fashion world with the creativity of digital art, bridging the gap between these two worlds.
Throughout his career, Tirado has perfected his technique, constantly exploring new forms of visual expression. His works not only capture the essence of fashion collections but also reflect a profound understanding of textures and colors. His ability to integrate manual and digital elements has allowed him to develop his own visual language, recognized internationally. His dedication and passion for his art are reflected in every stroke, offering an innovative and contemporary perspective on the world of fashion.
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