Illustration in Photoshop: Create Striking Compositions

Start by getting to know a little bit about Mary Cagnin and her career so far in the world of illustration. She shares the artistic influences present throughout her creations and talks about the different paths you can take to enrich your work.

Immerse yourself in Mary's creative process and see how each individual element of your illustration can tell a story. Get to know the different types of composition and learn to illustrate a range of character poses and angles to express specific emotions and feelings.

Now it's time to organize your mood board according to your tastes and the message you want to convey. Explore the best tools and brushes for composing your piece in Photoshop. Mary then teaches you to digitize watercolor patterns and textures, done on paper by hand, for striking on-screen effects.

Next, study color and composition to help define the best options for your project. Work on the very last details of your illustration, softening lines as well as adding colors and textures. By the end of this course, you'll have composed an expressive digital piece using unique, handmade effects.