Illustration in Photoshop: Enchant with Color and Texture
A course by Catherine Pearson , Illustrator
Design stylized illustrations filled with playful details and gradients that are ready to share with the world
Design stylized illustrations filled with playful details and gradients that are ready to share with the world
We can think of color gradients as a metaphor for life; sometimes life requires a bold approach, and other times something a little softer. Illustrator Catherine Pearson creates striking artwork using color gradients, texture, and details for clients including Adobe MAX and Absolut Vodka.
In this course, she teaches you how to design captivating illustrations of your own. Learn how to take a client’s vision and transform it into a unique piece of art using Photoshop. Are you ready to invite people into a colorful world of enchanting illustrations?
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 21 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (86)
- 1,388 students
- 18 lessons (4h 15m)
- 21 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?
Design and illustrate a downloadable digital wallpaper in Photoshop.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in developing their illustration skills and learning how to work on client commissions.
Requirements and materials
Previous experience with Adobe Photoshop will be beneficial.
You will need a paper and pencil or a digital drawing tablet, as well as access to a computer with Photoshop installed.
Reviews
A course by Catherine Pearson
Catherine Pearson is an illustrator based in Switzerland who specializes in creating detailed artwork filled with texture. Growing up, Catherine always considered herself creative, experimenting with everything from fashion to comic design. She later discovered a passion for illustration after studying for a degree in the art form. After graduating, she spent time exploring and refining her style before beginning to work with illustration agencies in 2018.
Catherine’s illustrations have been featured in magazines, at events, on product packaging, and more. She has worked for clients including Lausanne Lumières Festival, Adobe MAX, and Absolut Vodka Switzerland. She also co-founded the brand The Good Apple, where she creates artwork and souvenirs inspired by Switzerland, its history and culture.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Getting Ready
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Client Brief, Preparation and Tools
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Mood Board and First Sketch
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Stylization 1
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Stylization 2
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Refined Sketch and Color Tests 1
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Refined Sketch and Color Tests 2
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U3
Final Art in Photoshop
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Background 1
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Background 2
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Textures
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Adding Our Key Elements 1
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Adding Our Key Elements 2
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Adding Our Key Elements 3
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Adding Our Key Elements 4
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Last Tweaks and Adjustments
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U4
Conclusions
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Preparing Your Files and Sharing Your Work
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Do You Want to Go Full-Time?
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FP
Final project
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Digital Illustration with Gradients
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
PlusIf you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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Share knowledge and ideas
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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Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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anja.jankowsky
PlusGreat course so far. Clear instructions. Love her art!
clairemignard
Good course, not so much my fav but this is because I realise each time I’m not so much into digital tools
jacintahooper
A different perspective, great photoshop tips and techniques
cher_belle
This course is amazing. Catherine is so enthusiastic in sharing her knowledge and I definitely learnt so much that I apply to my own work
stephaniedlord02
Great course!