Hand-Drawn Seamless Surface Patterns in Photoshop
You don't need Procreate or Fresco to create beautiful hand-drawn surface patterns! In this class, I'll show you how to draw and create a seamless repeating pattern using only Adobe Photoshop.
We'll work through the entire process together. Drawing, choosing a colour palette, arranging your artwork, building a seamless repeat, testing your pattern, and preparing your finished design for use.
This class is perfect for artists, crafters, sewists, and Photoshop users who want to explore surface pattern design while keeping the charm and personality of hand-drawn artwork.
By the end of the class, you'll have your own original seamless pattern created entirely in Photoshop and the skills to continue designing patterns for fabric, stationery, digital products, and more.
You'll learn:
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How to set up your Photoshop document
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How to hand-draw your pattern elements in Photoshop
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Tips for creating a cohesive colour palette
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How to arrange your illustrations into a beautiful repeat
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How to create and test a seamless pattern
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How to make adjustments and experiment with colour
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<li>How to redesign using the same elements/ colour palettes to create a collection</li>
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How to export your finished seamless pattern
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Class Resources
You'll receive downloadable resources to help you create your pattern, including:
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<li>Photoshop watercolour brushes</li>
<li>Pattern-making templates</li>
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This course is for someone with basic knowledge of Photoshop. Whether you're interested in designing for fabric, stationery, sewing projects, or simply want to explore a new form of digital illustration, this class will give you a Photoshop-based workflow you can use again and again.
No Procreate. No Fresco. Just Photoshop, your ideas, and your creativity.

Introduction

Class Project

Setting Up Your File

Setting Up Photoshop

Photoshop Tools

Finding Inspiration

Using The Templates

Using The Brushes

Sketching Your Motifs

Arranging Your Pattern

Creating Your Paint Palette

Painting Your Motifs

Exporting Your Pattern

Creating Your Collection

Testing Your Pattern

Ways To Print Your Patterns

Creating Mockups

Final Thoughts

HGC_PatternTemplates.zip

GetzlafCreatesBrushes.zip

CherryColourPalette.png

Hand-Drawn Seamless Pattern Made in Photoshop

Hand-Drawn Seamless Patterns in Photoshop

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