Today, I messed around with making some digital balloons. It was kinda fun, and I figured I’d jot down what I did.
Getting Started
First, I needed something to draw on. I’m not about to install anything fancy, so I just opened up the basic drawing program I use. I chose a simple, light blue for the background – you know, like the sky.
Making the Balloons
The Shape: I grabbed the oval tool. Balloons aren’t perfect circles, right? So I made some ovals, some a bit squished, some more round. I tried to make them different sizes, too.
The Color: Time for some color! I picked bright, happy colors. Red, yellow, a bit of green, some purple. I filled in each oval with a solid color. I was gonna try to get fancy with some, making them two-toned like you see, but I made sure to get all of one color done first.
Adding Details
Shine: Real balloons have that shiny spot where the light hits, right? I used the brush tool, chose a lighter shade of each balloon’s color, and made a little curved line near the top of each one. It’s not perfect, but it gives the idea.
Strings: Gotta have strings! I picked a dark gray color and the line tool. I drew a thin line from the bottom of each balloon, making them wiggle a bit like they’re floating.
- Use the oval tool make them different sizes
- Pick bright,happy colors,Red,yellow,green,purple etc
- Add some curved lines to make them more vivid
Finishing Touches
I looked at it for a bit, and it felt…flat. So, I used a really light gray, almost white, and drew some super faint, squiggly lines in the background. Just to give it a bit of “air” * sure if it made a huge difference, but I liked it better.
And that’s it! It’s not winning any awards, but I made some balloons. It was a nice way to relax for a bit.