Texture Creation for Digital Illustration in Photoshop
A course by Nicholas Stevenson , Illustrator, Animator, and University Lecturer
Joined May 2020
Create unique illustrations full of texture and mood using brushes, ink, objects, and prints
Create unique illustrations full of texture and mood using brushes, ink, objects, and prints
Joined May 2020
“Texture is a huge part of my identity as an illustrator. Images speak to the silent part of the mind, and for me, texture has a direct line to raw emotion. It can instantly conjure atmosphere, celebration, joy, memory, mystery, tension, or drama.”
Illustrator and animator Nicholas Stevenson works with the rich authenticity of textures to create his unique visual language. He creates digital work that is full of physicality and emotion, and has illustrated for children’s books, music albums, and publications including The New York Times and The Washington Post.
In this course, learn how to capture rich and exciting textures from the world around you. Discover techniques for scanning, saving, and blending custom handmade textures using Photoshop and learn to create dreamlike illustrations full of texture, emotion, and magic.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 12 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (151)
- 2,230 students
- 17 lessons (2h 55m)
- 12 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Build your own library of unique textures and use them to create an atmospheric landscape illustration in Photoshop.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is ideal for anyone looking to use textures to develop their own visual language using Photoshop, including illustrators, pattern designers, graphic artists, digital painters, animators, and concept artists.
Requirements and materials
You will need a computer with Photoshop, access to a scanner or digital camera, some brushes, and black ink.
Basic photoshop skills and drawing skills are nice to have, but not necessary.
Reviews
A course by Nicholas Stevenson
Nicholas Stevenson is a UK-based illustrator and animator known for his magical and atmospheric textured images. Using old books, papers, and prints, he creates unique, handmade textures that are used to create digital illustrations with added authenticity and emotion.
Nicholas is a lecturer at Hereford College of Arts in the UK. He has illustrated for leading publications and brands including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Google Arts & Culture, and Save the Children. His work can also be found in non-fiction children’s books and on a wide variety of album covers.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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What Will We Do in this Course?
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U2
Creating a Library of Textures
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Handmade Marks
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Decay and Print Marks
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Scanning and Adjusting Your Textures
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U3
Still Life Exercise
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Creating Flat Shapes 1
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Creating Flat Shapes 2
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Adding Grayscale Textures
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Colour Fill
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Stacking Textures
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U4
Production
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Ideation and Thumbnails
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Simple Shapes and Colour Choice
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Texturing
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Final Touches and Overall Feel
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U5
Post-Production
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Digital Textures
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Texture in Animation
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FP
Final project
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Texture Creation for Digital Illustration in Photoshop
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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pugwatcher
PlusGreat course!! I was really blocked in how to get started in digital illustration (I've always been working in analog media) and Nicholas's work process was so enlightening!!! I highly recommend this course for anyone who knows basic photoshop but is used to analog media and isn't happy with how purely digital illustrations look.
goutam
TOP CLASS
starinyourlife
Great class. Manipulating images in Photoshop has been a longtime desire.
mienekekraaijeveld
Nicholas is a very enthousiastic teacher. I really like to learn from him in the way he plays with all the textures in illustration. I learned how to build an illustration with a lot of dept.
anagodoy
muy bueno!
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