This is a follow-on class to my previous Fundamentals class. In this class I'll take you through creating a 'Jungle Animal' themed pattern collection for your portfolio. I'll be showing you some more advanced Adobe Illustrator skills along the way.

Jungle-themed patterns are not going anywhere soon. I've just designed 10 illustrations/patterns for french company Auzou to go on an exciting new kids creative product, all themed around jungle animals. I think it's vital, as a surface pattern designer, to have some Jungle-inspired themes in your portfolio.

Some of the topics I'll cover:

Gathering inspiration
Sketching ideas using an iPad with Procreate (you can use a sketchbook)
Creating icons using blob tool and shape builder
Design Layout
Repeat options (manually and using the pattern tool)
Coordinates
Puppet Warp & Global Edit Tools
Presentation of your collection

What you'll need:

Adobe Illustrator (preferably Adobe CC)
Sketch pad & pencil (or iPad Pro with Procreate)
Scanner and/or smart phone
Tablet (optional - but makes drawing in Illustrator easier and more intuitive)

Resources:

Jungle Animals Pinterest Board

Happy pattern-making!

x Mel

Mariam Yaser

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