In this class I’m going to take you through the fundamentals of surface pattern design, the way I do it. There are many Surface Design classes on Skillshare, but in this class you'll discover my secrets of how I go about creating patterns that go on to be licensed for use on fabric, gift wrap and a whole range of products. My goal is to help you achieve your dreams of becoming a surface pattern designer.
You’ll learn the basics of how to create a pattern in Adobe Illustrator using hand drawn sketches. More info - https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Surface-Pattern-Design-Fundamentals/1287644782
You will learn:
Moodboarding & colour selection
Sketching ideas
Transforming those sketches in Adobe Illustrator
Basic repeating pattern
Requirements:
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop (optional)
Sketchpad
Drawing Pen
Pencil
Eraser
Scanner (or camera)
Resources:
Brushes Guide (download PDF)
Moodboard Template (download Illustrator file)
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