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Jimena Catalina
Using a gradient map at 20% opacity to enrich the color palette
about 2 years ago
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Julian Burford
Nice! good tip.
about 2 years ago
Now this is what Dribbble is all about imo
about 2 years ago
and a very nice illustration by the way, the eyes make me think of the movie Coraline
about 2 years ago
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Jimena Catalina
Yes, "doll eyes", I use them a lot but sometimes they're scary. Love that movie/book. :)
about 2 years ago
nice idea, never tried a gradient map but i will :)
about 2 years ago
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David Crow
I agree with Floris. We should see more stuff like this on here. Looks great.
about 2 years ago
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Jonatan Flores
Really nice illustration. Any way, my favorite is the first version ;)
about 2 years ago
great gradient sun light ( :
about 2 years ago
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Rogie
Fantastic tip, Jimena :)
about 2 years ago
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Seth Nickerson
Great idea, thanks for it. But I agree with Jonatan, I like the colors better without the gradient map.
about 2 years ago
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Rogie
I like the colors better WITH the gradient map.
about 2 years ago
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Jimena Catalina
Well, it really doesn't matter if you (or me) like one version or another, it's just a fast way of playing with the color. Maybe you need to change the mood of the illustration once you have to place it in a certain background or you simply you want to add blue to shadows and make the lights warmer, etc. For small changes I find it more useful than illustrator color wheel.
about 2 years ago
Thanks for this tip, I'm going to try this out with some illustrations.
about 2 years ago
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Bouké
Gunna' look that up!
about 2 years ago
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Rodrigo Sanchez
Your work and posting process is amazing and very insightful. Thank you for sharing.
about 2 years ago
Rebound
Gradient Map tips (don't forget to play)
by Jimena Catalina
As some of you commented you were going to try gradient maps, just some tips:
- remember to use it with moderation (it can be as bad as too much alcohol)
- play with the colors and opacity to achieve different effects
- you can use a mask on the gradient to soften it in specific areas
- be careful when you use greens on people skin (they get a zombie-look). On the other hand cold colors can be great for landscapes.
- it can be used to unify color palettes (if you have used more colors than you wanted)
- you can use it on photographs too (the result can be a little instagram-ish)
about 2 years ago
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Jeremy Brault
I'd also add that using different blending modes such as overlay and soft light can create some great subtle effects too!
about 2 years ago
Great post Jimena, thanks for sharing!
about 2 years ago
Rad you know, I must try this... tonight! Good advice
over 1 year ago
that was something.. cooll..
10 months ago