Paint To Repeat Patterns In Adobe Photoshop

Learn how to create repeat patterns from your hand painted motifs and doodles using Adobe Photoshop.

What you'll learn
Scanning artwork for creating patterns
How to clean paper background from your paintings in Adobe Photoshop
How to organize motifs for creatign repeat patterns
How to create repeat patterns in Adobe Photoshop
Requirements
Adobe Photoshop
Description
You don't need to be an amazing artist or illustrator to create beautiful seamless patterns. All you need is some doodles, blobs or textures made using watercolors, gouache or any medium of your choice. In this class, I will teach you both the traditional and the modern methods of digitizing your artwork and then turning them into seamless repeat patterns in Adobe Photoshop. If you are using the older versions of Photoshop, I have covered the traditional methods to clean up your artwork and then creating patterns and if you have the latest version, the I have covered that too. This class is full of so much knowledge, tips and tricks.ADOBE PHOTOSHOP 7-DAY FREE TRIALAnd if you don’t have any artwork at hand rot get started with your project, you can use the motifs I have provided in the Resources tab of the class.When you have watched this class, you will be able to convert your hand painted blobs, florals or doodles into digital motifs and then create a beautiful seamless pattern.You will learn:How to scan you artwork to get the best results.How to make adjustments to color.Use Magic Wand, Magic eraser and Object Selection tools to clean up the background and separate the motifs on their own layers.Importance of using Smart Objects and how and why to convert your art into smart objects.How to organize your layers.Create a repeat tile using the traditional method as well as the Pattern Preview tool.Test the patternHow to export the pattern file for clients and for uploading on POD websites.FREE DOWNLOADI have included some of the motifs for you if you don’t have any artwork to start with in the resources tab. I’ve also included a bonus PDF with all the important Keyboard shortcuts that you may refer to when you need them.I hope you enjoy watching :)

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Digitize Artwork in Adobe Photoshop

Lecture 2 Scanning Artwork

Lecture 3 Adjusting Colors

Section 3: Remove Background

Lecture 4 Magic Wand Tool

Lecture 5 Magic Eraser Tool

Lecture 6 Object Selection Tool

Section 4: Samrt Objects

Lecture 7 Smart Objects

Section 5: Designing Patterns

Lecture 8 Create A Pattern Tile

Lecture 9 Create Repeat Pattern - Traditional Method

Lecture 10 Testing the pattern

Lecture 11 Pattern Preview Tool

Lecture 12 Exporting Files

Lecture 13 Final Thoughts

Beginner and experienced designers and artists