Bringing Illustrations to Life: From Illustrator to Photoshop - Part 1

Explore the art of bringing illustrations to life in this comprehensive tutorial featuring designer and illustrator Michael Fugoso. Follow along as Michael creates a space-themed drawing in Adobe Illustrator, enhances it with texture and lighting in Photoshop, and adds interactive elements using Adobe Aero. Learn valuable techniques for creating illustrative shapes, utilizing keyboard shortcuts, and managing layers effectively. Gain insights into Michael's creative process, career journey, and strategies for dealing with project challenges. Discover how to export designs between Adobe applications, source textures, and apply advanced effects like shadows and blur filters. Perfect for both beginners and experienced artists looking to elevate their digital illustration skills.

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Intro of Michael
Screenshots of the illustration to paper effect process
Michael’s past work and early art style
Michael’s instagram and portfolio
Work begins in illustrator
Creating illustrative shapes with the pen tool
Keyboard shortcut protips for duplicating elements
What should beginners keep in mind when starting a new project
Editing existing shapes
Does Michael always start his projects with a sketch?
More helpful shortcut keys + The importance of layers
Shortcut keys for resizing shapes
Using the offset path feature
Creating clouds
Using the path finder feature
How did Michael get started in the creative field?
Dealing with a failed project
Michael’s dream clients for the future
The strategy behind creativity
Creating a star
Adding colors to the illustration outline
Exporting from Illustrator to Photoshop
Where does Michael get his textures
Adding textures and light to the poster layers
Creating shadows with blur filters and smart objects