Creating Custom Color Palettes

From vending machine reference photo to warrior woman. By Yasmin Imamura.

From vending machine reference photo to warrior woman. By Yasmin Imamura.

Not sure how to break out of that color rut??

Check out our latest class! Pro illustrator Yas Imamura shares her strategy for finding unique color palettes in unexpected places. With her method, you can find color inspo literally anywhere, from vending machines to book shelves!

It’s almost like you tapped into a hidden vein of inspiration that no one else is privy to, and be able to pull something off that looks really accidental and effortless and eclectic.
— Yas Imamura
 
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Yas is a kidlit illustrator represented by The Bright Agency. For a close up look at her fantastic work, check out her Instagram! This is her first class with SVSLearn.

In this class you will learn:

  • How to use a photo of an object or place as a reference for creating a color palette

  • How to use a dropper tool and brush to create a hierarchical digital color palette

  • How to create a rough sketch using the color palette you have created

  • How to use your rough sketch and color palette to do a final coloring of a drawing

  • How to use traditional media to create work inspired by your new color palette

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