DKNG's first digital download is now available! Mezzo is a simple and easy to use five-page Adobe Illustrator file that contains everything you need to make live and editable grain textures in Illustrator. In this video, Dan gives an overview of what’s included, live demos of how to use the file, and tips and tricks for best results.
Buy the companion texture pack in our store:
https://www.dkngstudios.com/store/mezzo-editable-grain-textures
Tag us with your work using Mezzo!
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The download includes live examples of editable textures paired with instructions on how to build and colorize your own art using the provided textures. From gradients to solid fills to strokes, there's a grain texture for a variety of applications. Also included is a tips and tricks troubleshooting section, as well as sample cover art using the texture techniques that can be used as a starting point to get started with the various texturizing techniques. The grain textures are copy and paste ready, or you can also use the preloaded graphic styles to quickly apply one of the seven provided grain textures to your own work.
You can learn more of our tips and techniques from our online tutorials on Skillshare here: http://skl.sh/dkng_sk
Chapters:
0:00 Intro and Mezzo texture pack explained
2:20 Walkthrough of what’s included
7:20 Adjustable gradients
9:45 How to make and color textured shapes
12:12 Gradient settings to keep in mind
13:00 Troubleshooting tips and tricks
14:35 Required file resolution
15:20 Working with textured strokes
16:09 Using Graphic Styles work a faster workflow
17:09 How to change appearance on the fly
20:00 Where to find Mezzo