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The Texture Monster

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This ‘Texture Tragedy’ warning comes from a popular post I originally created for ChrisOatley.com.

Please download the PDF, read the article and then watch the following video about the Hudson River Painters…

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CORE TECHNIQUES

  • Core Techniques:
    • : Color & Light
      • Atmospheric Lighting
      • Animal Farm Demo: Color Comps
      • Atmospheric Lighting: Homework
      • Fancy Animals: Critiques
    • : Working From Reference
      • Working From Reference
    • : Brushes & Edges
      • Become A Brush Ninja
      • Brush Economy
      • Brush Technique: Homework
    • : Masking Techniques
      • Essential Masking Techniques
      • Masking Techniques: Homework
      • Animal Farm: Masks + Textures
      • More On Masking
      • Animal Farm Wrap-Up
    • : Working With Textures
      • Texture Techniques
      • The Texture Monster
      • Adjustment Layers
      • Fancy Animals: Homework
    • : Live Critiques + Q&A
      • Live Critiques + Q&A with Jenn Ely (Laika, Google, Dreamworks)
      • Live Critiques + Q&A with Sarah Marino (Nickelodeon, ReelFX)
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