How to make an image have a Pop Art look from the new book 500 Digital Illustration Hints, Tips, and Techniques

This is such a fun way to take a traditional image and give it a pop art look in Photoshop:

 

Click on the image to read the super easy way to give a photo a pop art look. This is just 1 of the 500 tips from the cool new book:

500 Digital Illustration Hints, Tips, and Techniques

The Easy, All-in-One Guide to Those Inside Secrets for Better Image-Making

By

Luke Herriott and Robert Brandt

500 Digital Illustration Hints, Tips, and Techniques is the ideal introduction to this popular subject. The book guides the reader from the basics of digital illustration through to more advanced techniques, with detailed sections on the most commonly-used software programs, including Photoshop, Painter, Illustrator, Flash, Cinema 4D, and 3D Studio. This accessible, yet comprehensive handbook covers all the essential technical considerations of digital illustration, such as file formatting and setting up a document, as well as the creative aspects of working with colors, textures, special effects, and more.

The book is packed with inspiring images covering a wide range of different illustration styles, and with its colorful blend of step-by-step tutorials, quick fixes, and bullet-point tips it is the perfect antidote to boring technical manuals.

Luke Herriott is a graphic designer and the co-author of Instant Graphics and Art Directing Projects for Print. He lives in Hastings, UK.

Robert Brandt is a designer and illustrator, and lives in Brighton, UK.

Holiday Goodness Giveaway!

Here's how it works:

• We ask a question each weekday.
• You leave your answer in the comments section each day to the question (and you can enter each day!).
• We will randomly pick a winner each day to send a free book to!

Today is DAY 19 of 19!

Question:

What part has your computer played in your holiday prep? Shopping on line, graphics, photo altering, greeting card making or just idea getting?

My answer:

All of the above including idea sharing! And thanks to all of you for leaving comments each day sharing your fabulous answers I have loved reading them!

Be sure to read the comments of others; maybe you can pick up a good idea, a new place to find your inspiration, or just a good giggle!

FREE MAKEREADY WRAPPING PAPER!

Want some cool, crafty, AND eco-friendly wrapping paper? Send your receipt showing you’ve bought today’s book to craftside@gmail.com, and we’ll send you a package of this brightly-colored up-cycled wrapping paper made from the “Makeready,” or printer’s scraps, from some of our newest books.  Don’t forget to include your shipping address too!

Comments

[nancyk]

I agree...the internet sure has made holidays more fun for me as I used it for almost all the items listed. Also, having the internet eased the panic that the weather we've been having creates in me. :+)
nancyk. in WI

[calico51]

Lots on on line shopping and using the pc to look up what is available in certain stores. Plus great ideas on what to get or make as gifts.

[drew emborsky]

I'm saving my pennies to get Photoshop one of these days! Maybe 2010 will be my year!! Hooks crossed. ;)

[Judi FitzPatrick]

Thanks for the preview technique. Sounds like a great book! Just added it to my "wish list".
Peace, Judi
P.S. Thanks to Drew Emborsky for sending me here from his blog!

[Judi FitzPatrick]

Wow, I had no idea I was entered into the contest, but thank you so much for choosing me to receive the book. It arrived on Thursday and it looks like lots of fun and learning ops. I've blogged about it here: http://judisjems.blogspot.com/2010/01/unexpected-win.html

Thanks so much, your rock!
Peace and wonder in 2010, Judi