Guide to Gradient Maps

[scatterheart]

Gradient maps are one of the quickest and easiest ways to add colour and contrast to an icon, yet many people seem to overlook them in favour of curves and selective color. So here's a tutorial (written a few months ago) on what to do with them!

Program(s): Adobe Photoshop CS
Involves: Gradient maps, blending modes.
Translatable: It should work

Comments

[ohfreckle]

I love gradient maps, and this is very useful.
I'll bookmark it for my next rec post.

[scatterheart]

Thank you, I'm glad you found it useful (and that someone shares the love for gradient maps)!

[sudscooper]

I've used gradient maps before, but only for making pictures B/W and the occasional popart type thing. I was completely oblivious to the fact that it could be used for natural subtle colouring.
Thanks for the tutorial; very informative.

[scatterheart]

Thanks, I'm glad I could give you some new ideas!

[aida_rose]

This is just wonderful! Thanks so much for accepting my invite,and sharing this here! :D

This will help a lot of people, and open a whole new world for many, as gradients isn't the most commonly used tool in tutorials these days. Thanks again!

[scatterheart]

Thank you for inviting me! I've been waiting for a community like this, and I'm so thrilled to participate. :D

Gradients are such a fantastic tool, I hope more people realize how easy and versatile they are.

[ellie_fo_20]

ive never used gradients before, but i think im going to try them out.
adding to mems and thank you so much for sharing :)

[scatterheart]

Awesome, let me know if you try them and run into any problems! :)

[scatterheart]

I'm way late with answering comments, but: thank you!