Photoshop has become the go-to program for digital artists and photographers looking to create stunning visuals. As such, it’s no wonder that the “pop art” look has become a popular style for many of them. Pop art is characterized by its bright colors, bold lines, and comic book-style visuals, and using Photoshop, you can easily replicate this look.
The first step to creating a pop art image in Photoshop is to select an image which you want to transform into a work of art. It’s best to choose an image with strong outlines and plenty of details as these will be more easily manipulated in Photoshop. Once you have your image loaded into Photoshop, you can begin making adjustments.
To achieve the pop art look, start by increasing the contrast of your image. This will give it more definition and make it easier for you to adjust other elements.
Next, use the hue/saturation tool to adjust the colors in your image. You can also add a gradient map layer on top of your original image layer to give it more vibrant color.
Once you’ve adjusted the colors, you can start working on creating highlights and shadows in your image. Using a dodge and burn tool or adjustment layers with masking, you can darken certain areas while lightening others until you achieve the desired effect. You may also wish to add texture layers or other elements such as halftones or comic book-style text bubbles.
Conclusion:
Creating a pop art look in Photoshop is relatively easy once you get used to using its tools and features. By adjusting the contrast, hue/saturation levels, highlights/shadows, textures and other elements such as halftones or text bubbles, any photograph can be transformed into an eye-catching work of art!