Hey there! Thanks for your interest in this class. This class will focus on creating patterns with reflected elements using the template we created in the Flip Flop Techniques for Intricate Pattern Design Using Live Transformations class. In that class, we created a live transformation template which works much like the Pattern Maker tool in Illustrator, but with the added bonus of the ability to reflect parts. In this class, I assume you have some knowledge of pattern-making, have completed the template, and want to learn additional techniques. We will be talking about both the design and technical aspects of reflected repeats and we will experiment with structures and layout techniques that help add depth and interest to our designs. Throughout, I’ll be demonstrating use of the Appearance Panel, and effects using transformation and live transformation, and much more. This class is based in Adobe Illustrator, but many of the concepts could be applied to Affinity Designer or Procreate.

As you know, I personally consider the Appearance Panel to be one of the most important features of this Illustrator. In this course, I also reinforce many other key concepts include brushes, and much work around creating a repeating pattern tile.

And, of course, the Transform Effect! This effect is a dynamic effect whose main result is to create patterns of content that can be easily manipulated, allowing you to make adjustments to the original object or group of objects. In the previous class, I showed you how to create half-drop repeats, as well as the initial grid pattern. The Transform Effect is incredibly powerful, especially when combined with a clipping mask. Knowing transformation is knowing a lot - it gives you power you may have never even considered. In this class, Flip Flop Techniques for Intricate Pattern Design Using Live Transformations, you will learn the amazing power of the Transformation Effect in Illustrator by producing a template.

I will show you how to use the template to produce multiple variations of repeat designs including modified s-curve, ogee and quatrefoil patterns. I guarantee these skills will help you produce a gorgeous motif by the time you are done! We will be using reflect and rotate effects, but what you learn can easily be transferred to other functions. There are three related courses to explore where you see the motifs we create being even further developed:

Flip Flop Techniques for Intricate Pattern Design Using Live Transformations

·S-Curve, Ogee and Quatrefoil Exploration Using Your Live Transformation Template, and

Enriched and Alluring Diversity for Classic Repeat Patterns:

In the last one, we will be using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop techniques to enhance quatrefoil and Mroccan trellis patterns. It is the perfect addition!

Take this next hour or so to work your way through this class. You will have a myriad of new ideas by the time we are done! I even impressed myself, lol.

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I will show you how to use the template to produce multiple variations of repeat designs including modified s-curve, ogee and quatrefoil patterns. I guarantee these skills will help you produce a gorgeous motif by the time you are done! We will be using reflect and rotate effects, but what you learn can easily be transferred to other functions.

Take this next hour or so to work your way through this class. You will have a myriad of new ideas by the time we are done! I even impressed myself, lol.

Intro:

In this intro, I will give you an overview of the contents of this class. We will discuss the advantages of the transform effect.

Lesson 1: Overview, Inspiration and Examples

I do a quick review of the Flip Flop Transformation class results and I show you the beginnings of the improvements to my design. I will explain how this class steps off from what we accomplished at the end of the Flip Flop class.

Lesson 2: Altering lnitial S-Curve and Basic Set Up

In this lesson, we will mess around with the initial s-curve to explore the effects it has on the over-all shape. We will use the Pathfinder Palette to create the underlying shapes.

Lesson 3: Brush Magic for Pattern Building

In this lesson, we begin to really develop the pattern swatch mainly using brushes. I will demonstrate why brushes are ideal for quick pattern building.

Lesson 4: Clipping Mask Adjustments and Honing the Pattern

In this lesson, we work on the clipping mask and expand appearance on our brushes to achieve plenty of details. I will reveal many techniques for adding interest.

Lesson 5: Adding Additional Detail to Original S-Curve

In this lesson, we will add additional detail to the initial s-curve. We will work with many different Illustrator functions. We use dashed lines to add a cute accent to the hearts and lines. I explain how layering adds visual interest.

Lesson 6: Polka Dots and Serated Border Pattern Brush

In this lesson, we will keep adding additional detail to the initial s-curve. I will show you how to create Polka Dots to add to a shape and we will create a Pattern Brush. We will make many other fine-tune adjustments.

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Lesson 7: Quatrefoil Using Offset Path and

In this final lesson, I will show you how to use the template for creating a ceramic tile-like Quatrefoil Pattern. The true powers of the template are used to its fullest extent.

Lesson 8: Extracting The Pattern and Color Fun

In this final lesson, I want to encourage you and demonstrate many possibilities. We will extract the file pattern tile. Be prepared to be inspired! As I was going along you will see how excited I got just thinking ahead to what I could achieve with this template!

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Outro:

This last segment will wrap up all we discussed and give you a starting point and encouragement to start today!

Concepts covered:

Concepts covered include but are not limited to Illustrator template, transform effects, clipping masks, rotation and reflection effects, mockups, expanding shapes and lines, adding points, subtracting points, persistence, making Illustrator brushes, Illustrator pattern brushes, importing brush libraries, layering brush strokes, templates in illustrator, live transformations, color motif ideas.

Take this next hour or so to work your way through this class. You will have a myriad of new ideas by the time we are done! I even impressed myself, lol.

Kirsten Kapur

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