Live Encore: Printmaking-Inspired Illustrations in Photoshop

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Tom Froese

1:22:27

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01-introduction.mp4

02:19

02-learning from printmaking.mp4

04:45

03-class materials.mp4

11:43

04-setting up in photoshop.mp4

05:50

05-creating big shapes.mp4

15:39

06-layering colors.mp4

07:04

07-adding background details.mp4

04:51

08-drawing the trees.mp4

10:20

09-adding foreground details.mp4

09:07

10-adding the lettering.mp4

07:20

11-final thoughts.mp4

03:29

Alpine Drawing.psd.zip.zip

Brushes Instructions.pdf.pdf

iPad as a Graphics Tablet Instructions.pdf.pdf

Description

Learn how to create digital illustrations reminiscent of traditional printmaking techniques.

Tom Froese is known for creating illustrations that incorporate some of the best things about analog printmaking into his digital work. In this class—recorded using Zoom and featuring participation from the Skillshare community—he’ll share the exact process he uses to achieve his signature flat and textured illustrations.

Throughout the class, you’ll get to follow along as he takes a piece from sketch to final illustration. As you work, you’ll get a deep dive into how to use Photoshop as a powerful illustration tool, including skills like using digital brushes to create texture and add details, using the Pen Tool to define bold and curvy shapes, using layers and clipping masks to your advantage, and more.

Great for beginners and more experienced illustrators alike, you’ll walk away with some insights into how a professional illustrator works, and hopefully some new skills and techniques in Photoshop to incorporate into your own work.

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While we couldn't respond to every question during the session, we'd love to hear from you—please use the class Discussion board to share your questions and feedback.

What You'll Learn?

Illustration
Digital Illustration
Drawing
Adobe Photoshop
Printmaking
Creative
Illustrator Works

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Tom Froese is an award winning illustrator, teacher, and speaker. He loves making images that make people happy. In his work, you will experience a flurry of joyful colours, spontaneous textures, and quirky shapes. Freelancing since 2013, Tom has worked for brands and businesses all over the world. Esteemed clients include Yahoo!, Airbnb, GQ France, and Abrams Publishing. His creative and diverse body of work includes maps, murals, picture books, packaging, editorial, and advertising. Tom graduated from the Nova Scotia College of Art & Design with a B.Des (honours) in 2009.

As a teacher, Tom loves to inspire fellow creatives to become better at what they do. He is dedicated to the Skillshare community, where he has taught tens of thousands of students his unique approaches to creativity and illustration.

Tom works from his home studio in the small village of Yarrow, about an hour’s drive east of Vancouver. He lives with his wife, Amanda Froese, and two kids — and a funny cat named Blueberry. In his spare time, Tom loves to get outside and run.

Tom is represented in the UK/Europe by Making Pictures and in the US by Dot Array.

Photo Credit: Cassiar Film Co.

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