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Skillshare

Cultivating Color: Vary Palettes in Original Art & Grow Your Portfolio

via Skillshare

Overview

Do you want to learn how to duplicate your original artwork into a variety of brand new color schemes? (Without re-drawing anything!) With just a few clicks, you can turn one piece of artwork into an assortment of color palettes!

You’ll learn step-by-step how to transform your artwork into a flourishing collection of color variations using a few simple tools in Adobe Photoshop. (Score your free trial here.)

There is a strategy behind choosing color palettes that sell well. More color options = more sales opportunities! For every illustration I make, I create five to ten different color variations out of the original artwork. This means I’m exponentially increasing my opportunities for art sales.

Regardless of your artistic medium – watercolor, digital art, acrylics – color is an integral part of creating artwork that is a commercial success.

Color is one of the core components of creating vibrant, memorable art. By the end of this class, you’ll have the skills to turn your art portfolio into a flourishing collection of vibrant hues!

Who this class is for:

  • Anyone who struggles with choosing the right colors for your artwork
  • Artists who want to learn how to duplicate their artwork into more palettes
  • Creatives who want to amp up their color skillset
  • Anyone interested in selling their art through print-on-demand sites like Society6

This class is divided into 2 parts:

  • Understanding color theory and identifying color trends
  • Hands-on techniques to apply this knowledges directly into your artwork

By the end of the class, you’ll:

  • Have a solid understanding of color theory
  • Have the ability to create multiple colorways out of one piece of artwork
  • Learn key strategies to adjust color in Photoshop
  • Have the skillset to identify on-trend colors
  • Have confidence to create your own custom palettes

You'll Need:

  • Adobe Photoshop. Free trial available here.

Optional:

  • Download your Bonus Freebies here.
    • These freebies are totally optional– you can use them OR you can use your own favorite textures. Either way, you'll wind up with a gorgeous Class Project!

Additional Resources:

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  • Get $15 off your first purchase on Society6

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Want to start digitizing your artwork so you can sell it online? Learn how to scan in your hand-painted artwork and digitally edit in Photoshop!

Syllabus

  • Let's Go!
  • Your Project
  • Color Schemes
  • Trends & Inspo
  • Build a Palette
  • Color Worksheet
  • Prepping the Art
  • Color Exploration
  • Dark Background
  • Color Balance
  • Ombré Gradient
  • Metallic Gold
  • Gold Monochrome
  • Limited Palette
  • Spot Edit
  • Saving
  • Final Thoughts

Taught by

Cat Coquillette

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