How do you color illustrations in Photoshop?

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How to Color Illustrations in Photoshop

Step One: Open the file in Photoshop.
Step Two: Unlock the background and add a new layer.
Step Three: Fill in the gaps.
Step Four: Set the blending mode.
Step Five: Select the background.
Step Six: Group the layers and add a Layer Mask.
Step Seven: Invert the layer mask.

How do I color my artwork in Photoshop?

The first tried-and-true way to recolor your objects is to use the hue and saturation layer. To do this, simply go to your adjustments panel and add a Hue/Saturation layer. Toggle the box that says “Colorize” and start adjusting the hue to the specific color you want.

How do you color a digital image in Photoshop?

If you want to change specific colors in your image, click Select > Color Range. This will open up a panel, and will activate the Eyedropper. Use the Eyedropper tool to select the color you want to change. You should see all parts of the image with that color highlighted in your panel.

How do you recolor artwork?

Recolor artwork using the Recolor Artwork dialog box.

Select artwork to recolor.
Click the Recolor button in the Properties panel to the right, to open the Recolor Artwork dialog box.
Drag one color handle in the color wheel to edit them all.

How do I fill an image in Photoshop?

Here’s how to use the Fill Command in Photoshop:

Use the Color Picker tool to select the background (foreground) color.
To bring up the Fill dialog box, press Shift + Backspace on a PC, or Shift + Delete on a Mac.
The Mode menu allows you to control the fill’s blending with existing colors in the target area.

Does Photoshop have a paint bucket?

The Paint Bucket Tool in Photoshop Elements fills adjacent pixels that are similar in color value to pixels you select. It fills these pixels with either the selected foreground color or with a pattern. To use the Paint Bucket Tool in Photoshop Elements, click the “Paint Bucket Tool” in the Toolbox.