Create your first pattern using your original artwork!

Each video is coupled with a prompt to help you achieve your pattern-making goal.

The first step is to understand how to create artwork for surface pattern design and the different types of patterns that are frequently used. This will help you decide on the final direction for your pattern.
Next, you’ll need to gather inspiration, sketch, and create the artwork. We’ll review how your decisions during the creation phase will affect the final outcome and the amount of work involved.
Then I’ll teach you how to scan/photograph your artwork, which settings to be aware of, and how to make the editing process easier by adjusting the scanning/lighting settings accordingly.
Next, we’ll edit your artwork in Adobe Photoshop and separate each unique design into different layers so we can easily manipulate the pattern.
Finally, you’ll piece together a tossed pattern using your original artwork and place it on a free, product mockup that I provide!

Share with your classmates in the project gallery and on your favorite social media platform with the hashtag #paintingtopattern

By the end of the course, you’ll have created a pattern from your original artwork using Adobe Photoshop and completed a shareable mockup for your portfolio.

MOCKUP: Download the coffee mug mockup under Project Resources.

Kara Valentino Ffield

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