Photoshop for Artists

Course Summary

This course is focussed on teaching Photoshop to artists. We will teach you techniques for creating concept art and finished artworks using various Photoshop techniques. We will be adding lessons each week to this course, creating a comprehensive course on Photoshop for artists.

Course Curriculum

1 Navigating the Workspace
7 Lessons
- Using the Magnifier tool
  Start
- Using the Hand tool to move your artwork
  Start
- Rotating the artwork with the Rotate tool
  Preview
- Cropping artwork with the Crop tool
  Start
- Tool Helper overlays
  Start
- Cleaning up artwork with Brightness & Contrast
  Start
- Changing the Workspaces and Panel layout
  Start
2 Painting Scanned Artwork
6 Lessons
- Working with the Brush tool
  Start
- Adding layers for Blocking in Color
  Start
- Adding layers for Shading
  Start
- Tidying up artwork with the Eraser tool on Merged layers
  Start
- Applying Color to underlying Layers
  Start
- Changing the color mode to CMYK
  Start
3 Combining Files into Layers
4 Lessons
- Creating layers from other files
  Start
- Combining files by draging from Finder or Explorer
  Start
- Using the Place command to combine files
  Start
- Inverting Colors
  Start
4 Adjusting Layers to fit the Artwork
5 Lessons
- Adjust a Layers Position
  Start
- Creating Layers from Selections
  Start
- Saving your colors as Swatch Groups
  Start
- Making Color adjustments with Hue Saturation
  Start
- 09_Color adjustments with Hue Saturation_1
  Start
5 Saving your Artwork
2 Lessons
- Saving Files
  Start
- Autosave
  Start
6 Image and Layer adjustments
2 Lessons
- Rotating Images and Layers
  Start
- Sorting layers into Layer Groups
  Start
7 Making selections
3 Lessons
- Selecting areas with the Quick Selection tool
  Start
- Using Select and Mask
  Start
- How Layer Masks create Transparency
  Start
8 Working with Color
4 Lessons
- Applying color to an image
  Start
- Changing the Background Color
  Start
- Changing Color with Adjustment Layers
  Start
- Painting a background using Overlay Mode
  Preview
9 Creating Repeating Patterns
6 Lessons
- 09_Offset filter for creating pattern tiles
  Start
- 10_Cloning and moving elements
  Start
- 11_Defining patterns
  Start
- 12_Pattern Overlay
  Start
- Magic Dimensions for Seamless Tiling
  Preview
- Using filters to adapt textures
  Start
10 Saving Versions for Review
2 Lessons
- 13_Layer Comps
  Start
- 14_Exporting PNGs for review
  Start
11 Using Brushes
11 Lessons
- 01_Resetting your workspace
  Start
- 02_Pen Versus Mouse
  Start
- 03_Playing with Brushes
  Start
- 04_Painting Selections with Select & Mask
  Start
- 05 Saving Selections
  Start
- 06_Filling a Selection with Color
  Start
- 07 Adding Shadows & Highlights
  Start
- 08 Using Effects Selectively
  Start
- 09 Protecting areas with selections
  Start
- 10 Reorganizing Layers
  Start
- Creating Water Ripples
  Start
12 Advanced - Working with 3D Elements
3 Lessons
- Scene Navigation with the View Selector
  Start
- Using the Camera Tools to Navigate 3D Space
  Start
- Fine Tuning with Numeric Adjustments
  Start
13 Advanced - Transforming 3D Elements
3 Lessons
- Transforming objects with the Axis widget
  Start
- The Camera View Panel & Transform Properties
  Start
- Adding New Textures to Materials
  Start
14 Advanced Adding Texture to 3D Materials
4 Lessons
- Making Bump Maps
  Start
- Applying Bump Maps to material
  Start
- Lighting Bump Maps
  Start
- Extruded textures with Depth Maps
  Preview
15 Advanced - Working with 3D Scenes
4 Lessons
- Adding new elements to the Scene
  Start
- Lighting your scene with multiple light types
  Start
- Adjusting Lighting with the View Panel
  Start
- Adding a Background Image
  Start
16 Creating Neon Light Effect with Layer Styles
6 Lessons
- Creating the Glass tube with Inner Glow
  Start
- Adding Outer Glow with Multiple Shadows
  Start
- Creating the Light Filament
  Start
- Scaling and Repositioning the sign
  Start
- Creating a Reflection
  Start
- Extending the glow to other parts of the image
  Start

Angie Taylor

Angie is a motion graphic designer, animator, sculptor and cryptoartist. She has worked in the film and TV industries for over 30 years. Angie worked on a wide range of projects including music videos, animations and graphics for clients including the BBC, Adobe and Apple.

She now offers courses in art, design and software training. Angie is a published author with several books on design, animation and art. She is also a lecturer at the University of Brighton where she teaches on the MA Digital Media arts course.

Angie Taylor is an Adobe Community Expert who is trusted by Adobe to provide product support on the Adobe User Forums.

James Veitch

Comedian

“I highly recommend the Creative Cabin for training. Angie is extremely knowledgeable, a great tutor and lovely person. The 1:1 nature of the training meant Angie tailored the training to our business needs which was superb and helped build my skills and confidence. Angie’s knowledge and flair were super inspiring. She’s super helpful and offers lots of tips and tricks. Totally recommend training at the Creative Cabin! I hope to plan another trip to extend my skills.”

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