When you finish this class, you’ll have an image with a background as well as a transparent png. You can use these images to create prints and cards, or to upload to print-on-demand (POD) sites to create totes, t-shirts, mugs, or other products for yourself or for sale.

You’ll create a full-length character with a vintage illustration style. You'll also create your own Pinterest board of inspiration and reference, and I'd love for you to share your sketching and inking progress along the way!

Pinterest Pattern Ladies board

Pinterest Colorways and Palettes board

66db8c92

This project should happen in steps:

References--Post a link to your Pinterest Pattern Lady board or a screenshot of your inspiration photos.
Sketch--Embrace your Ugly Practice? What does your sketch look like? Share an image!
Inking--Post your inked Pattern Lady, and tell us how you adjusted the reference image. Did you use the templates? Did you combine multiple photos? c
Coloring and Texture--What brushes did you use? Did you color drop or color in? Did you use clipping masks and imported textures? Show us what you did!
Final Pattern Lady and Mockups--What does your Pattern Lady look like on merchandise? Show us your finished character and the swag you're going to make!

Upload each step as you go along so we can follow your progress! I love to see process, and I'm here to give feedback on every step.

I'd love to see you share your work on Instagram, as well! You can use #PaperLadies and #UglyPractice to tag your work.

Janell Sutherland

--

2