Sometimes an ink splatter or a watercolor texture shouldn’t just live on a piece of paper. Join us this month as we explore unique ways to turn your physical creations into digital textures. We’ll take three classes that will help us create unique, forever-lasting textures that can be used in any future graphic design project. No need to rely on standard brush or texture packs, with this workshop you can create your own!

During the workshop, you’ll complete three fun projects over the course of 30 days to practice the texture techniques and start applying them to your work. And that’s not all… you’ll participate alongside other Skillshare students in real-time and have a chance to win some prizes!

(Photo Credit: Student project by Johnny Bertram)

What to Expect:

You will need Adobe Photoshop to participate. If you don’t have it, you can download a trial here.
Each of the classes selected for this workshop use a variety of materials to create textures on paper. These materials include: acrylic paint, ink, watercolor, foam rollers, nib pens, and paint brushes. You do not need all of these materials to participate, but you should have access to a few crafty tools to take full advantage of the classes.
Students and teachers may give feedback on your project. While we can't guarantee that your project will be reviewed, we encourage everyone involved to support each other with advice and tips along the way.

Prizes:

✦ For the halftone fan: One student who submits a project in Andrew Fairclough’s class, True Grit: Handmade Textures & Halftones for Designers & Illustrators, will win two patterned paint rollers.

✦ For the ink lover: One student who submits a project in Tom Froese’s class, Inky Illustrations: Combining Analogue and Digital Media, will win two sets of Pilot Iroshizuku inks.

✦ For the watercolor enthusiast: One student who submits a project in Teela Cunnigham’s class, Watercolor Textures for Graphic Design, will win a Sennelier Watercolor Set.

✦ For the most engaged: One student who submits projects to all three classes will win a $75 giftcard to Blick.

(Photo credit: Student project by Ian Barnard)

How It Works:

☑ We'll send reminders to complete the classes and share your projects, so you stay on track to complete all three by the end of this workshop.

☑ To get started, enroll in each of the three classes. Throughout the workshop, watch each class to learn the skills you need to complete the projects.

☑ Share your projects to get feedback from your classmates. The best learning experience on Skillshare is collaborative so be sure to offer feedback to your classmates regularly as well.

☑ Students who complete projects by the end of the workshop on February 6th will be eligible to win the prizes.

Questions? Head here to review the FAQs. If you can’t find an answer to your question, reach out in the Discussions board or email help@skillshare.com

Timeline:

January 5th - January 16th:

Watch: True Grit: Handmade Textures & Halftones for Designers & Illustrators (1 hr 11 min)
Share project by: Monday, January 16th

January 17th - January 26th:

Watch: Inky Illustrations: Combining Analogue and Digital Media (1 hr 7 min)
Share project by: Monday, January 26th

January 27th - February 6th:

Watch: Watercolor Textures for Graphic Design (49 min)
Share project by: Monday, February 6th

Turn Physical Art into Digital Textures: A 30-Day Experience for Graphic Designers

Jan 05 - Feb 06

Turn Physical Art into Digital Textures: A 30-Day Experience for Graphic Designers

Jan 05 - Feb 06