Playful Animal Illustration with Photoshop
A course by Gareth Lucas , Illustrator
Explore digital tools to create lively works of art filled with texture, patterns, and color
Explore digital tools to create lively works of art filled with texture, patterns, and color
Digital tools like Photoshop can open up a whole world of possibilities when it comes to illustration. Gareth Lucas uses them to create lively artwork which he shares with over 100K followers on Instagram. He has collaborated with clients including Penguin, Birdseye, and Abrams Books.
In this course, he teaches you how to explore textures and patterns that elevate your illustrations using Photoshop. Design playful animal illustrations that spark joy and happiness using a variety of digital tools and techniques. Are you ready to bring your artwork to life with vibrant colors and textures?
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 13 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (119)
- 1,777 students
- 14 lessons (3h 2m)
- 13 additional resources (1 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
What is this course's project?
Create an illustration of an animal of your choice using Photoshop to add color, patterns, and layers that bring it to life.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in learning to illustrate using digital tools.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is required to take this course.
You will need sketching tools and access to a computer with Photoshop.
Reviews
A course by Gareth Lucas
Gareth Lucas is a freelance illustrator from Essex, England. As a child, he loved to draw and eventually went on to study illustration at Brighton University. After graduating, Gareth worked on everything from label designs to anthology illustrations before going back to university to study for an MA in illustration. During that time, he taught graphic design alongside his studies and began experimenting with digital tools which allowed him to take his freelance career full-time in 2014.
Since then, Gareth has worked with clients including Abrams Books, Penguin, Birdseye, and Simon and Schuster. He also shares his illustrations with over 100K followers on Instagram.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Getting to Know Photoshop
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Setting up Your Workspace
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Introduction to Brushes
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Patterns and Blend Modes
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Playing with "Adjustment Layers"
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Inspiration and Initial Sketches
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U3
Bringing Your Image to Life
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Drawing on Photoshop
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Colours
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Pattern Work
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Textures
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Finishing Touches
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U4
Last Steps
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Saving the Image Correctly
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Customising with Typography
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FP
Final project
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Playful Animal Illustration with Photoshop
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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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elenlupea
PlusEl curso es maravilloso, Gareth Lucas nos comparte todos los conocimientos que usa para crear sus fantásticas ilustraciones. Todo muy bien explicado y con ejemplos muy claros. Es muy divertido e interesante ver los videos de las lecciones. No tengo Photoshop pero también se puede aplicar lo aprendido aquí en Clip Studio Paint. He tenido que ver y practicar los videos varias veces para poder asimilar y hacer mía tanta información que tiene el curso.
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lutlush
PlusThis course is amazing. I enjoyed it so much and had fun while creating my work. Thank you!
felipeanimation
Aprende a crear imagenes bonitas llenas de color
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starinyourlife
This course is very much helping me on my journey to create art with texture and then animate it.
jotamq
Es un curso excelente, muy divertido y muy muy práctico. Gareth explica muy bien y cada cosa que muestra se puede poner en práctica de inmediato! Sin mencionar que sus animales son adorables! No solo es un tremendo ilustrador, es un estupendo profesor. Gracias!
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