Keyboard Shortcuts

FILES ctrl + NNew File ctrl + OOpen File ctrl + SSave File Shift + ctrl + SSave As (a whole new file) ctrl + WClose File ctrl + QQuit (closes photoshop) TOOLS Bbrush tool alt (while in brush mode)color picker Eeraser Vmove tool Gfill or gradient tool Wmagic wand...

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Seniors: Join an Art Academy

Though every student's college career is bound to hold different opportunities, for those venturing into the entertainment arts (i.e. animation, game design, graphic design, illustration etc) there are extra sources for networking and personal growth. Whether you are going to a general education college or a private art college, these academies are...

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How to: Flats

Day 3: Flats What are flats? Flats are the filled in blocks of colors on a piece. In traditional painting it is almost equivelant to an 'underpainting' layer. Option 1: Just use the brush tool ⦁ Just use the Brush tool (B) and on a layer below the inks, paint in. *this...

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How to: Thumbnailing

Thumbnailing Goal: Understanding the importance and simplicity of thumbnails. Check out this perfect explanation of why we thumbnail. SOURCE: Tristan Yuvienco What thumbnails are: simple, messy, quick, not always rightWhat...

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Warm-ups: What are they?

Every muscle needs practice, and art uses more than one. Before buckling down to focus on work, make sure you always stretch out your arm, your mind, and your mindset by warming up! At the beginning of each week, create a new canvas:                ...

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Brushes: How to Make a Brush in PS

Making your brushes in Photoshop is an essential skill. It will allow you to become more efficient and personalized with your art, and is invaluable to create certain graphic design elements. Step 1: Create a new brush tip shape Open up a new canvas (ctrl+n) -          Recommended...

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Welcome Survey

Welcome to Digital Illustration! Well we all survived our first week together, and I must say I'm excited to teach you all this semester! With our new site switched over I can now officially direct you to our class survey: Class Welcome Survey Please fill this survey...

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