Adding Colour, Texture & Print to Leggings Fashion Illustrations

In this next lesson in our fashion illustration course, we jump into the exciting world of adding colour, texture, and print to our leggings fashion illustrations. This step is a continuation of the work we started in the previous tutorial, where we outlined the panels of our leggings. Now, we bring those panels to life by adding vibrant colours, intricate textures, and captivating prints.

Filling in Panels

The process of adding colour, texture, and print, begins by filling in the panels we meticulously crafted earlier. We use Adobe Illustrator, a powerful tool for fashion illustrators, to accomplish this task. Adobe Illustrator offers a plethora of options for creating texture. We take advantage of the repeating elements and the swatches palette, which are perfect for storing our colours, prints and textures. These features allow us to experiment with the design of our leggings illustrations by applying complex textures and patterns with ease. 

Changing Colour with a Sinlge Click

Not only that but we also explore how to efficiently group panels within the design details layer. This technique is a game-changer as it enables us to alter the overall colour scheme of our all leggings illustrations simultaneously. Whether you want to experiment with different colour palettes or need to make adjustments to suit a specific colour theme, this process ensures consistency across your design, saving you valuable time and effort.

Creative Expression

This part of the course is particularly thrilling as it opens up a world of creativity and experimentation. With the skills acquired here, you can produce hundreds of unique designs, each with its own character and flair. The addition of colour, texture, and print not only enhances the visual appeal of the leggings but also adds vibrancy and dimension, making your fashion illustrations stand out. It’s a testament to the power of Adobe Illustrator as a fashion illustration platform and possibly the most rewarding aspect of this fashion illustration course.

What’s Next?

Now that you have mastered the art of adding colour, texture, and print to your design elements and leggings fashion illustrations using Adobe Illustrator, the next step awaits. We’ll learn how to create a lineup of legging designs in Adobe Illustrator. Jump to the next lesson to get started.