Welcome to my course: Mastering Affinity Designer V2 on the iPad: A Beginner’s Guide for Illustration and Graphic Design! In this beginner-friendly course with clear, step-by-step lessons and hands-on projects, you'll learn how to create stunning vector illustrations using Affinity Designer 2.5 on your iPad.
As an experienced educator with 20 years of teaching experience, as well as running my own business in illustration and surface pattern design, I’ll guide you through mastering Affinity Designer's interface and tools.
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We’ll approach vector design from a digital artist’s perspective, especially for those transitioning from pixel-based programs like Procreate. By the end of the course, you'll have two exciting projects under your belt:
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<li>A flat-style coffee cup illustration- to learn the basic tools of the interface.</li>
<li>A 3D style plant-based art print- to learn how to add dimension and effects to your art.</li>
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Key skills you will learn:
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<li>Navigating Affinity Designer 2.5 on the iPad and how to c customize your settings.</li>
<li>The basics of creating and setting up new documents.</li>
<li>Key tools like the Pen, Pencil, Shape, Gradient, Text Tool, Color Picker, and Shape Builder.</li>
<li>The importance of the Contextual Menu and how it adapts to different tools.</li>
<li>How to use essential studios such as Color, Layers, Stroke, and FX.</li>
<li>Simple gestures and shortcuts to streamline your workflow on the iPad.</li>
<li>How to export your artwork in different file formats.</li>
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To make this process even easier, I’ve provided sketches and color palettes for both projects, so you can follow along seamlessly. All you'll need for this class is your iPad, a stylus, and the Affinity Designer v2 app.
Who should take this course? 
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<li>Illustrators expanding their portfolio with vector art.</li>
<li>Graphic designers wanting to move to a non-subscription based vector design program on the iPad</li>
<li>Surface pattern designers looking to create versatile scalable vector designs.</li>
<li>Digital artists transitioning from pixel-based programs to vector art.</li>
<li>Beginners wanting a simple and clear introduction to Affinity Designer 2.5 for iPad.</li>
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Affinity Designer 2.5 is a powerful tool for digital artists, and this course is designed to help you confidently master its interface, workflow, and creative potential. Join me and gain the skills needed to take your vector illustration skills to the next level!

Mastering Affinity Designer V2 on the iPad

Class Resources

 Gallery & App Settings

Creating a New Document 

 Global and Quick Menus 

The Colour and Stroke Studio 

Project 1: The Shape, Move and Builder Tools

The Pencil and Node Tool 

The Pen Tool 

Project 2: Creating Flower Pot 1

Creating the Money Plant 

Creating Using Styles

Creating the Monstera

Creating the Cactus Flower Pot

Creating the Cactus Plant 

Background,Text and Assets Studio

 Exporting your Images

Closing Thoughts 

Affinity for beginners teacup sketch.jpg

Affinity v2 for beginners plant sketch.jpg

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CI-PlantPalette-pt2 2.afpalette

Vector Plants

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