Surface Pattern Design with Watercolor

ASSIGNMENT

Create a themed surface pattern design with various motifs of your choice. Illustrate, scan, digitize and vectorize your motifs with watercolor, then create a seamless repeating pattern in Adobe Illustrator.

RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES:

Download the Watercolor Meets SPD Materials List attachment!
Media Militia Photoshop Action

DELIVERABLES AND PHASES:

Share your work as you follow along with each step. Keep yourself and fellow students inspired by uploading images of your progress. Here is a sample breakdown of the projects parts you can upload and share with the rest of the class:

1. A list of inspiration / motif theme ideas

All you need to get started with your class project is a brainstormed list of ideas for your motif(s). Go ahead and start your class project with a simple text list!

Example:

Art supplies

Pens
Markers
Paintbrushes
Etc

2. Your original drawing

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3. Your watercolor drawing

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4. Your vectorized objects

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5. Your repeating pattern

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Bonus 1: Another version of your repeating pattern

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Bonus 2: Upload your work mocked up on a finished product!

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Lizzie Vaughan-Knight

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