Realistic or artistic? There’s no correct answer to this question, but we know how much a simple pencil can contribute to the artboard. All of a sudden, we bumped into stipples after looking for drawing photo effects in an endless list of creative add-ons. The dots create unique textures rooted in classic printmaking or old-school comic art. While layering them up, they give off a retro allure of drawing techniques, intensify the difference between lights, shadows, and reflection, and add depth to an illustration. This is how the Retro Shader Photo Effect can turn any delicate portrait or bold abstract into a dynamic composition, playing with the viewer’s perception of texture and space.

The add-on offers 2 high-end PSD files for banners and posters of different kinds. Inside, you will happen to find 8 color options for various design decisions. Moreover, the included monochrome palettes give a retro feel of hues — perfect for projects of the yesteryear times. The handcrafted feel makes the effect the apple of the eye for those stepping away from ordinary digitalism and forging the human touch into their illustrations. The Retro Shader Photo Effect is ideal for cinema posters, ads, billboards, merches, and so on.

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