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Patterns surround you - they’re on your clothes, bedsheets, phone cases, wallpaper ranging from complex illustrations to simple shapes. In this introductory pattern design class, you will learn how to make a seamlessly repeating pattern from your own hand drawings in Photoshop.

Ink line drawings will be the meat and potatoes of your pattern, so this class is perfect for artists that may be more comfortable drawing by hand or designers that want to create a pattern digitally, while preserving the unique qualities of their drawings and illustrations.

We’ll go over:

Picking a theme for your pattern
Creating small line drawings around your theme
Tips for using ink marks thoughtfully
Scanning and editing your drawings in Photoshop
Using “Actions” and shortcuts to speed up your process
Creating a seamless repeating pattern in Photoshop
Testing and refining your pattern
Overview of real world applications for your work like fabric pattern design, surface pattern design and print-on-demand websites

Through this class, you’ll not only learn how to create a pattern, but you’ll also gain an understanding of Photoshop basics and learn ways to streamline your artistic process, even if you’re just starting out.

You’ll need:

Pencil
Paper
Eraser
Pen and ink, brush and ink, or ink art pens
Photoshop
Scanner

Eleanor Van Santen

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