{"id":71378,"date":"2022-02-22T09:57:59","date_gmt":"2022-02-21T22:57:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elements.blog-cms.envato.net\/?p=18988"},"modified":"2025-11-11T17:46:44","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T06:46:44","slug":"how-to-use-photoshop-create-digital-art-zacktic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/how-to-use-photoshop-create-digital-art-zacktic","title":{"rendered":"Made With Envato: How to Use Photoshop to Create Award-Winning Digital Art with Zacktic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Digital artist and Instagram creator <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/zacktic_artz_\/\" target=\"_blank\">Zacktic<\/a> has a talent for transporting his viewers to another world with his bewitching, mystical artworks. His incredible photo manipulations often feature surreal concepts and vibrant colours, while weaving together the threads of reality and imagination to create something truly out of this world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CaRD6JSloU1\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:500px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CaRD6JSloU1\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display:block; height:50px; margin:0 auto 12px; width:50px;\"><svg width=\"50px\" height=\"50px\" viewBox=\"0 0 60 60\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><g transform=\"translate(-511.000000, -20.000000)\" fill=\"#000000\"><g><path d=\"M556.869,30.41 C554.814,30.41 553.148,32.076 553.148,34.131 C553.148,36.186 554.814,37.852 556.869,37.852 C558.924,37.852 560.59,36.186 560.59,34.131 C560.59,32.076 558.924,30.41 556.869,30.41 M541,60.657 C535.114,60.657 530.342,55.887 530.342,50 C530.342,44.114 535.114,39.342 541,39.342 C546.887,39.342 551.658,44.114 551.658,50 C551.658,55.887 546.887,60.657 541,60.657 M541,33.886 C532.1,33.886 524.886,41.1 524.886,50 C524.886,58.899 532.1,66.113 541,66.113 C549.9,66.113 557.115,58.899 557.115,50 C557.115,41.1 549.9,33.886 541,33.886 M565.378,62.101 C565.244,65.022 564.756,66.606 564.346,67.663 C563.803,69.06 563.154,70.057 562.106,71.106 C561.058,72.155 560.06,72.803 558.662,73.347 C557.607,73.757 556.021,74.244 553.102,74.378 C549.944,74.521 548.997,74.552 541,74.552 C533.003,74.552 532.056,74.521 528.898,74.378 C525.979,74.244 524.393,73.757 523.338,73.347 C521.94,72.803 520.942,72.155 519.894,71.106 C518.846,70.057 518.197,69.06 517.654,67.663 C517.244,66.606 516.755,65.022 516.623,62.101 C516.479,58.943 516.448,57.996 516.448,50 C516.448,42.003 516.479,41.056 516.623,37.899 C516.755,34.978 517.244,33.391 517.654,32.338 C518.197,30.938 518.846,29.942 519.894,28.894 C520.942,27.846 521.94,27.196 523.338,26.654 C524.393,26.244 525.979,25.756 528.898,25.623 C532.057,25.479 533.004,25.448 541,25.448 C548.997,25.448 549.943,25.479 553.102,25.623 C556.021,25.756 557.607,26.244 558.662,26.654 C560.06,27.196 561.058,27.846 562.106,28.894 C563.154,29.942 563.803,30.938 564.346,32.338 C564.756,33.391 565.244,34.978 565.378,37.899 C565.522,41.056 565.552,42.003 565.552,50 C565.552,57.996 565.522,58.943 565.378,62.101 M570.82,37.631 C570.674,34.438 570.167,32.258 569.425,30.349 C568.659,28.377 567.633,26.702 565.965,25.035 C564.297,23.368 562.623,22.342 560.652,21.575 C558.743,20.834 556.562,20.326 553.369,20.18 C550.169,20.033 549.148,20 541,20 C532.853,20 531.831,20.033 528.631,20.18 C525.438,20.326 523.257,20.834 521.349,21.575 C519.376,22.342 517.703,23.368 516.035,25.035 C514.368,26.702 513.342,28.377 512.574,30.349 C511.834,32.258 511.326,34.438 511.181,37.631 C511.035,40.831 511,41.851 511,50 C511,58.147 511.035,59.17 511.181,62.369 C511.326,65.562 511.834,67.743 512.574,69.651 C513.342,71.625 514.368,73.296 516.035,74.965 C517.703,76.634 519.376,77.658 521.349,78.425 C523.257,79.167 525.438,79.673 528.631,79.82 C531.831,79.965 532.853,80.001 541,80.001 C549.148,80.001 550.169,79.965 553.369,79.82 C556.562,79.673 558.743,79.167 560.652,78.425 C562.623,77.658 564.297,76.634 565.965,74.965 C567.633,73.296 568.659,71.625 569.425,69.651 C570.167,67.743 570.674,65.562 570.82,62.369 C570.966,59.17 571,58.147 571,50 C571,41.851 570.966,40.831 570.82,37.631\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/g><\/svg><\/div><div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"> <div style=\" color:#3897f0; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\"><div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/blockquote><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Since first experimenting with photo manipulation during the global pandemic, the 22-year-old self-taught artist from India has already grown into a Photoshop expert \u2013 winning Envato\u2019s first Made With Envato competition and reaching millions of people via <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/zacktic_artz_\/\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a> with his magical creations. We had a chat with Zacktic to find out what makes him tick, and learn how he created this incredible artwork, \u201cPortal to the Other World\u201d, using <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/\">Envato Elements<\/a>\u2026&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-s-your-artistic-background-how-did-you-get-into-digital-art\"><strong>What\u2019s your artistic background? How did you get into digital art?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CXEAWVfvr3e\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I started <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/composite-image-photoshop\">photo editing<\/a> as a hobby; I never imagined I would get this far. During the pandemic when we were all locked up in our houses, I started watching tutorials on <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/youtube-trends\">YouTube<\/a> about photo manipulation. There I found <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/benny-productions-photoshop-tips\">BennyProductions<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/how-to-become-a-youtuber-phaserunner\">PhaseRunner<\/a>, who both use <a href=\"https:\/\/design.tutsplus.com\/courses\/advanced-photoshop-for-everyone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Photoshop<\/a> to create some amazing concept art. I was so inspired by them but also wanted to do something unique, so I started creating religious concept art and posting it on Instagram \u2013 and people loved it. I get a lot of DMs on Instagram from people who like what I do and are inspired by my work, which, I believe, is the biggest achievement you can accomplish as an artist.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-did-you-come-up-with-the-idea-for-this-made-with-envato-piece\"><strong>How did you come up with the idea for this Made With Envato piece?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CUOIxwABWNI\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:500px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CUOIxwABWNI\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\"><div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/blockquote><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I made this piece, \u201cPortal to the Other World\u201d, for the <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/photo-editing-contest\">Photoshop contest<\/a> conducted by Envato and <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/made-with-envato-aron-visuals\">Aron Visuals<\/a> on Instagram. I love sci-fi movies and already had a sci-fi concept in mind, so I came up with this idea to create a portal connecting two distant locations separated by space-time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-specific-elements-items-did-you-use\"><strong>What specific Elements items did you use?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"elements-gallery\">\n    <div class=\"elements-gallery__slider\">\n        <div class=\"slider\">\n            <div class=\"slider__items swiper-wrapper\">\n                                    <div class=\"slider__item swiper-slide\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            class=\"slider__image\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/elements-resized.envatousercontent.com\/elements-cover-images\/7aa10ec6-2ac9-4a5d-a080-4af310ef6139?format=auto&#038;cf_fit=contain&#038;w=900&#038;s=c260728c6c7a73e493fed8e497df0a5b3532fcb5cc0d1c53c83bf7966a3b5150\"\n                            alt=\"Space 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Backgrounds 2\"\n                        >\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"slider__controls\">\n                <a class=\"slider__control slider__control--prev\" href=\"#\">\n                    &lt;\n                <\/a>\n                <a class=\"slider__control slider__control--next\" href=\"#\">\n                    &gt;\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"elements-gallery__info\">\n        <div class=\"elements-gallery__info-left\">\n            <h3 class=\"elements-gallery__title\">\n                Space Starscape Backgrounds 2            <\/h3>\n\n            <div class=\"elements-gallery__meta\">\n                By\n                <a class=\"elements-gallery__meta-link elements-gallery__meta-link--author\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/user\/M-e-f\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    M-e-f                <\/a>\n                in\n                <a class=\"elements-gallery__meta-link elements-gallery__meta-link--category\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/graphics\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Graphics                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"elements-gallery__info-right\">\n            <a class=\"elements-gallery__more\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/space-starscape-backgrounds-2-XCCA9R6\" target=\"_blank\">\n                View more\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>First, I chose the picture \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/aerial-view-of-the-city-in-the-fog-5ZBZNUT\">Aerial view of the city<\/a>\u2019 to create the background for my composition. I then placed the picture of the <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/misty-peak-in-italy-LSQH7AK\">misty mountain<\/a> and added some haze in the background to create atmospheric depth. I used the same picture of the mountain to create the portal by taking parts of it and placing them one on top of the other. Then, I followed the rule of thirds to place the Elements items, keeping the portal at the centre, filling it with magical colors using the picture of \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/space-starscape-backgrounds-2-XCCA9R6\">space starscape background<\/a>\u2019. Finally, I added little details like birds and trees, and color graded my scene using the <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/noise-textures-ZPY7AQX\">3D LUT<\/a> files at the end, which really brought the artwork to life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"elements-product-embed elements-product-embed--carousel elements-product-embed--has-info\">\n            <div class=\"elements-product-embed__info\">\n                            <div class=\"elements-product-embed__info-left\">\n                    <h3 class=\"elements-product-embed__title\">\n                        Unlimited creative assets. Access to AI tools.                    <\/h3>\n                <\/div>\n            \n                            <div class=\"elements-product-embed__info-right\">\n                    <a class=\"elements-product-embed__more\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">View all<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"slider\">\n    <div class=\"slider__items\">\n                    <div class=\"slider__item\">\n                <div class=\"elements-product-embed__item\">\n    <a class=\"elements-product-embed__link\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/man-with-backpack-walking-on-snow-covered-forest-b-JAJ77DS\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n\n    <div class=\"elements-product-embed__meta\">\n        <h3 class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--title\">\n            Man with backpack walking on snow covered forest. Beautiful winter time. Back view.        <\/h3>\n        <span class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--author\">\n            nblxer        <\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"elements-product-embed__image\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/elements-resized.envatousercontent.com\/envato-shoebox\/b4a7\/6dd9-c331-4644-9f9c-725539ad2d17\/6A4A0302.jpg?format=auto&#038;cf_fit=contain&#038;mark=https%3A%2F%2Felements-assets.envato.com%2Fstatic%2Fwatermark2.png&#038;mark-alpha=18&#038;w=900&#038;s=f4cb981f5a66ff2b42fae7b206e3a1d0f351627f580ad3c106ee4b599c5c4b77\"\n            alt=\"Man with backpack walking on snow covered forest. Beautiful winter time. Back view.\"\n        >\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"slider__item\">\n                <div class=\"elements-product-embed__item\">\n    <a class=\"elements-product-embed__link\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/misty-peak-in-italy-LSQH7AK\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n\n    <div class=\"elements-product-embed__meta\">\n        <h3 class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--title\">\n            Misty peak in Italy        <\/h3>\n        <span class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--author\">\n            Rawpixel        <\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"elements-product-embed__image\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/elements-resized.envatousercontent.com\/envato-shoebox\/f391\/786b-b8fb-47ae-970e-adda4fc4151a\/p-433-lukestackpoole-foggy-peaks-card-a.jpg?format=auto&#038;cf_fit=contain&#038;mark=https%3A%2F%2Felements-assets.envato.com%2Fstatic%2Fwatermark2.png&#038;mark-alpha=18&#038;w=900&#038;s=7dfa3b337a528ef5a737a656ce3d7e93dd1c1c5f91b51f1808805ae32e4d4773\"\n            alt=\"Misty peak in Italy\"\n        >\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"slider__item\">\n                <div class=\"elements-product-embed__item\">\n    <a class=\"elements-product-embed__link\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/space-starscape-backgrounds-2-XCCA9R6\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n\n    <div class=\"elements-product-embed__meta\">\n        <h3 class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--title\">\n            Space Starscape Backgrounds 2        <\/h3>\n        <span class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--author\">\n            M-e-f        <\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"elements-product-embed__image\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/elements-resized.envatousercontent.com\/elements-cover-images\/7aa10ec6-2ac9-4a5d-a080-4af310ef6139?format=auto&#038;cf_fit=contain&#038;w=900&#038;s=c260728c6c7a73e493fed8e497df0a5b3532fcb5cc0d1c53c83bf7966a3b5150\"\n            alt=\"Space Starscape Backgrounds 2\"\n        >\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"slider__item\">\n                <div class=\"elements-product-embed__item\">\n    <a class=\"elements-product-embed__link\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/aerial-view-of-the-city-in-the-fog-5ZBZNUT\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n\n    <div class=\"elements-product-embed__meta\">\n        <h3 class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--title\">\n            Aerial view of the city in the fog        <\/h3>\n        <span class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--author\">\n            simbiothy        <\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"elements-product-embed__image\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/elements-resized.envatousercontent.com\/envato-shoebox\/0ad3\/c827-76f2-4807-903d-e0a5754dd188\/32z.jpg?format=auto&#038;cf_fit=contain&#038;mark=https%3A%2F%2Felements-assets.envato.com%2Fstatic%2Fwatermark2.png&#038;mark-alpha=18&#038;w=900&#038;s=a3f905bd95765055375b8d78344e7e3f2f4fc1feae64a504a9c8de3e70050221\"\n            alt=\"Aerial view of the city in the fog\"\n        >\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"slider__item\">\n                <div class=\"elements-product-embed__item\">\n    <a class=\"elements-product-embed__link\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/twilight-before-sunrise-over-triglav-in-julian-alp-YA7H8WC\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n\n    <div class=\"elements-product-embed__meta\">\n        <h3 class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--title\">\n            Twilight before sunrise over Triglav in Julian Alps        <\/h3>\n        <span class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--author\">\n            dreamypixel        <\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"elements-product-embed__image\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/elements-resized.envatousercontent.com\/envato-shoebox\/937d\/c505-d8fd-4a08-882f-9c5f6c27a16b\/beautiful-sunset-in-the-mountains-high-above-the-valleyl+%282%29.jpg?format=auto&#038;cf_fit=contain&#038;mark=https%3A%2F%2Felements-assets.envato.com%2Fstatic%2Fwatermark2.png&#038;mark-alpha=18&#038;w=900&#038;s=dee1ddc925064e17bc20ae996d45ad163f5a1c60c73bad0ec524116203bfd08f\"\n            alt=\"Twilight before sunrise over Triglav in Julian Alps\"\n        >\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"slider__item\">\n                <div class=\"elements-product-embed__item\">\n    <a class=\"elements-product-embed__link\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/noise-textures-ZPY7AQX\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n\n    <div class=\"elements-product-embed__meta\">\n        <h3 class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--title\">\n            Noise Textures        <\/h3>\n        <span class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--author\">\n            SebicheArgentino        <\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"elements-product-embed__image\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/elements-resized.envatousercontent.com\/elements-video-cover-images\/files\/220848454\/TEXTURES.jpg?format=auto&#038;cf_fit=crop&#038;h=506&#038;w=900&#038;s=cff24b2cb64d1dffe521535bfddc5e981dd134316d3fca167578cbaf3241012a\"\n            alt=\"Noise Textures\"\n        >\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"slider__item\">\n                <div class=\"elements-product-embed__item\">\n    <a class=\"elements-product-embed__link\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/20-smoke-photoshop-brushes-RSR3ML\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n\n    <div class=\"elements-product-embed__meta\">\n        <h3 class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--title\">\n            20 Smoke Photoshop Brushes        <\/h3>\n        <span class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--author\">\n            FreezeronMedia        <\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"elements-product-embed__image\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/elements-resized.envatousercontent.com\/elements-cover-images\/5f70cf52-0df3-4aab-9e7d-285e460560da?format=auto&#038;cf_fit=contain&#038;w=900&#038;s=f17cdccce07679413e1506bbe0a30173cb07ac9916772745693c81e64c22c10f\"\n            alt=\"20 Smoke Photoshop Brushes\"\n        >\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"slider__controls\">\n        <a class=\"slider__control slider__control--prev\" href=\"#\">\n            &lt;\n        <\/a>\n        <a class=\"slider__control slider__control--next\" href=\"#\">\n            &gt;\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-tools-and-programs-did-you-use\"><strong>What tools and programs did you use?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"elements-gallery\">\n    <div class=\"elements-gallery__slider\">\n        <div class=\"slider\">\n            <div class=\"slider__items swiper-wrapper\">\n                                    <div class=\"slider__item swiper-slide\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            class=\"slider__image\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/elements-resized.envatousercontent.com\/elements-cover-images\/11ae4c3f-201d-4abd-87b0-6f44d7df78a3?format=auto&#038;cf_fit=contain&#038;w=900&#038;s=6c190e2d9abca79540ab0dd845cec0e2e4225fb0dfd50c6ceeaa6ce60807192c\"\n                            alt=\"Futuristic Spheres Photoshop Brushes\"\n                        >\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"slider__item swiper-slide\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            class=\"slider__image\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/elements-resized.envatousercontent.com\/elements-preview-images\/755d5222-fba6-4078-90bf-ab93e09925c9?format=auto&#038;cf_fit=contain&#038;w=900&#038;s=b5f8ee5b3bbcaa3a065afb44ff91a29f52bf6c5ba2ff580686e1f94f3b2b82dc\"\n                            alt=\"Futuristic Spheres Photoshop Brushes\"\n                        >\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"slider__item 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alt=\"Futuristic Spheres Photoshop Brushes\"\n                        >\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"slider__item swiper-slide\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            class=\"slider__image\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/elements-resized.envatousercontent.com\/elements-preview-images\/51c9ac51-ee5f-4cbd-bcf1-27e656522a2a?format=auto&#038;cf_fit=contain&#038;w=900&#038;s=2ca04b75ee458fcc2b97a6d61327ec9196d799270a64de5d066a2e008f4dca23\"\n                            alt=\"Futuristic Spheres Photoshop Brushes\"\n                        >\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"slider__item swiper-slide\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            class=\"slider__image\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/elements-resized.envatousercontent.com\/elements-preview-images\/df863a9a-83b4-4132-a6e9-45a534509da1?format=auto&#038;cf_fit=contain&#038;w=900&#038;s=4aaa8e2d2b387af97887a6f6d86f0c50b9e225311e3e3bf1050da939a3631866\"\n                            alt=\"Futuristic Spheres Photoshop Brushes\"\n                        >\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"slider__item swiper-slide\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            class=\"slider__image\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/elements-resized.envatousercontent.com\/elements-preview-images\/3dc61a8f-a7e9-4fa2-acf7-6c7f6af953c1?format=auto&#038;cf_fit=contain&#038;w=900&#038;s=584fc9ae07921c5ab3dcbca8ee37beb1a50b8b562ad4d9e0a185a60689790a8f\"\n                            alt=\"Futuristic Spheres Photoshop Brushes\"\n                        >\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"slider__item swiper-slide\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            class=\"slider__image\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/elements-resized.envatousercontent.com\/elements-preview-images\/2b398cd0-be57-402f-87c5-b35476de5044?format=auto&#038;cf_fit=contain&#038;w=900&#038;s=3fb7a468aadae0ce4e4abb886a94bd2d7788bd563c4e902128790a203bd7a177\"\n                            alt=\"Futuristic Spheres Photoshop Brushes\"\n                        >\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"slider__item swiper-slide\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            class=\"slider__image\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/elements-resized.envatousercontent.com\/elements-preview-images\/d21fd50c-ae52-4261-9516-2d42ec2550d2?format=auto&#038;cf_fit=contain&#038;w=900&#038;s=a485933fa621202a68583c618a8aa9b4187d43fca2af5a605c97d13bb64a69ea\"\n                      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src=\"https:\/\/elements-resized.envatousercontent.com\/elements-preview-images\/027ba149-cafe-4cec-892f-99284b5c5147?format=auto&#038;cf_fit=contain&#038;w=900&#038;s=d08adaec2bbe56152b8c686e9d552736eddbf6408b2a2859ad91691aa2b9a02d\"\n                            alt=\"Futuristic Spheres Photoshop Brushes\"\n                        >\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"slider__item swiper-slide\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            class=\"slider__image\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/elements-resized.envatousercontent.com\/elements-preview-images\/82449dbd-c143-4b7c-a25e-d751c8c86ed7?format=auto&#038;cf_fit=contain&#038;w=900&#038;s=0bf8e17f11c3dbd37401546bdfa9daf6f30b541feb6e77868cc0c604eb3e8ac1\"\n                            alt=\"Futuristic Spheres Photoshop Brushes\"\n                        >\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"slider__item swiper-slide\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            class=\"slider__image\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/elements-resized.envatousercontent.com\/elements-preview-images\/5bfb123d-6f9f-4979-9e74-acb86760578a?format=auto&#038;cf_fit=contain&#038;w=900&#038;s=f45a31cdaacd8712725e8e35240645d893926c854c5ce8cc03593be35f71c17c\"\n                            alt=\"Futuristic Spheres Photoshop Brushes\"\n                        >\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"slider__item swiper-slide\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            class=\"slider__image\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/elements-resized.envatousercontent.com\/elements-preview-images\/4b0428ac-7c2c-479b-8a32-08b636e1f14c?format=auto&#038;cf_fit=contain&#038;w=900&#038;s=469439bea08629a0ea8879b7bcbb0ab9598f2c253d902994e8a17dfe2afe88f8\"\n                            alt=\"Futuristic Spheres Photoshop Brushes\"\n                        >\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"slider__controls\">\n                <a class=\"slider__control slider__control--prev\" href=\"#\">\n                    &lt;\n                <\/a>\n                <a class=\"slider__control slider__control--next\" href=\"#\">\n                    &gt;\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"elements-gallery__info\">\n        <div class=\"elements-gallery__info-left\">\n            <h3 class=\"elements-gallery__title\">\n                Futuristic Spheres Photoshop Brushes            <\/h3>\n\n            <div class=\"elements-gallery__meta\">\n                By\n                <a class=\"elements-gallery__meta-link elements-gallery__meta-link--author\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/user\/themefire\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    themefire                <\/a>\n                in\n                <a class=\"elements-gallery__meta-link elements-gallery__meta-link--category\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/add-ons\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Add-ons                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"elements-gallery__info-right\">\n            <a class=\"elements-gallery__more\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/futuristic-spheres-photoshop-brushes-AM3FW5U\" target=\"_blank\">\n                View more\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>I used <a href=\"https:\/\/design.tutsplus.com\/courses\/advanced-photoshop-for-everyone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adobe Photoshop<\/a> to create my composition. I\u2019ve been using it for quite some time so I\u2019m very familiar with the interface and shortcuts, which helps me to work faster. I only use <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/photos\">high-quality stock images<\/a>, which I find either on <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/\">Envato Elements<\/a> or on other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twenty20.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stock websites<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/how-to-use-photoshop-brushes\">Photoshop brushes<\/a>, I use the soft round brush to create highlights and shadows, as well as some custom brush presets packs to add extra effects which I find on <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/\">Elements<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"elements-product-embed elements-product-embed--carousel elements-product-embed--has-info\">\n            <div class=\"elements-product-embed__info\">\n                            <div class=\"elements-product-embed__info-left\">\n                    <h3 class=\"elements-product-embed__title\">\n                        Unlimited creative assets. 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What was your  process from start to finish?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/before-vs-after-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Made With Envato Zacktic - Before vs. After\" class=\"wp-image-82150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/before-vs-after-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/before-vs-after-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/before-vs-after-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/before-vs-after-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1-idea-generation\"><strong>Step 1: Idea Generation&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Firstly, I came up with a concept and visualized how my composition was going to look. I think it&#8217;s better to sketch on paper \u2013 I find that it\u2019s more direct and spontaneous, and the physical connection between my pencil&nbsp;and paper fires up my imagination. After deciding how my composition is going to look, I digitally select my subjects using the pen tool and place them on the canvas in Photoshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2-creation\"><strong>Step 2: Creation<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Blending is quite an important part of creating an artwork as it takes a lot of time to master. After masking out the subjects, I blend each and every element by matching the luminosity and colors, and finally adding highlights and shadows. I use the curves adjustment layer to match the brightness values of the subject, and use the soft round brush to paint on the inverted mask. To create the portal, I made a pattern on the mountain using the hard round brush, and used the clipping mask tool on the \u2018star scape\u2019 stock image. Then I added some haze using the smoke brush tool from Elements to add atmospheric depth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3-final\"><strong>Step 3: Final <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1073\" height=\"879\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/image1.jpeg\" alt=\"Made With Envato - Zacktic - Process\" class=\"wp-image-82151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/image1.jpeg 1073w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/image1-768x629.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1073px) 100vw, 1073px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, it\u2019s time to add some <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/color-trends-graphic-design\">color<\/a>. Once I\u2019m satisfied with the blending, I merge all the layers into one and use the camera raw filter and color lookup adjustment layer to color-grade my overall composition. I then add in the small details, such as some birds along with trees and bushes. What I end up with is a calm, magical landscape with epic, mysterious architecture as the focal point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&nbsp; wanted to keep the artwork simple, as too much clutter can distract the viewer and make it difficult to identify the subject. I really like the combination of colors that I used in this piece \u2013 I\u2019m happy with the outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-were-the-main-skills-and-techniques-involved-in-creating-this-piece\"><strong>What were the main skills and techniques involved in creating this piece?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Photoshop Compositing with PiXimperfect, Benny Productions, Nemanja Sekulic &amp; Imad Awan\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AUhCNjagKZA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The main skill involved in this piece was <a href=\"https:\/\/design.tutsplus.com\/courses\/creative-compositing-in-adobe-photoshop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">color-grading<\/a>. I use vibrant colors in my artworks, which attracts a lot of viewers, so color-grading is an important step. I learnt this skill by watching <a href=\"https:\/\/design.tutsplus.com\/courses\/introduction-to-photo-manipulation-in-adobe-photoshop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Photoshop tutorials<\/a> on Youtube, which definitely took some time to master, and then I started creating photo manipulations every day to improve my skills.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"do-you-have-any-advice-for-achieving-this-style-of-art\"><strong>Do you have any advice for achieving this style of art?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always have a concept in mind before you begin.<\/li><li>Understand the <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/color-psychology\">color wheel<\/a>.<\/li><li>Always follow perspective and alignment.<\/li><li>Always use high-quality stock images.<\/li><li>Dedication, determination and a desire to improve are key to success.<\/li><li>Never hesitate to try something new and get inspired from other 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height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/blockquote><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-use-the-right-tools\">1. <strong>Use the right tools<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When beginning your artistic journey, I highly recommend having <a href=\"https:\/\/design.tutsplus.com\/courses\/advanced-photoshop-for-everyone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Photoshop<\/a> as a part of your <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/creative-toolkit-and-free-resources\">toolkit<\/a>. Photoshop gives the user complete control over all kinds of image manipulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-use-high-quality-stock-assets\">2. <strong>Use high-quality stock assets<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/photos\">Great stock images<\/a> will increase the quality of your artwork and make it much more likely to be noticed. Finding the right stock photos for your art can take some time, so be patient and search thoroughly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-stay-motivated\">3. <strong>Stay motivated<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When you set a goal, you make a decision to achieve what you want. Goals give you a focus that\u2019s measurable and has an endpoint. This can help you to stay motivated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-learn-new-things\">4. <strong>Learn new things<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Get out of your comfort zone and <a href=\"https:\/\/tutsplus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">learn new things<\/a>. The only way to learn new skills and discover new interests is to give them a chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-has-instagram-benefited-your-art\"><strong>How has Instagram benefited your art?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CR0HX4CrXyK\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:500px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CR0HX4CrXyK\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; 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border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/blockquote><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I started my <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/how-to-use-instagram-stories-in-your-social-media-marketing-strategy\">Instagram<\/a> journey as a sketch artist. At first I was confused about what content I wanted to create, but when I started posting surreal concept art it generated a lot of attention \u2013 my posts reached millions of people and I gained <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/zacktic_artz_\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10K followers<\/a> within 6 months. Instagram helped me reach a global audience,&nbsp; find recognition as a digital artist, and connect with a supportive community of fellow artists. People from every corner of the world have the opportunity to see your work and appreciate what you do, which keeps me motivated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-s-the-biggest-learning-you-ve-had-from-becoming-a-digital-artist-any-words-of-wisdom\"><strong>What\u2019s the biggest learning you\u2019ve had from becoming a digital artist? Any words of wisdom?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CWKu4KFPPVW\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:500px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CWKu4KFPPVW\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; 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border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/blockquote><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest learning I\u2019ve had from becoming a digital artist is to be patient. Patience helps us to deal with the frustrations or roadblocks that come with being an artist. My advice for up-and-coming artists is to find what you love and do it! You are the artist of your own imagination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feeling inspired? There\u2019s more where that came from! Whether you want to learn <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/composite-image-photoshop\">How to Create a Composite in Photoshop<\/a>, or read up on the digital trend of <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/photo-manipulation-and-digital-art\">Photo Manipulation<\/a>, you can find tons of creative content here on the <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/\">Elements Blog<\/a>. 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