Paint to Pattern Print: Create botanical patterns with Gouache and Photoshop on April 20, Sunday
Timings - 2 - 6 PM
Want to learn how to paint beautiful botanicals using gouache and turn them into a digital surface pattern design in Photoshop? Yes? Then look no further. In this workshop, you will learn how to paint pattern elements with gouache and arrange your elements into a repeating pattern in Photoshop, which later can be used for merchandising. We will focus on hand painting a design in gouache, scanning it and opening it in Photoshop where I’ll show you the process of turning it into a digital file ready for printing. It’s a beginner-friendly session and no prior experience with Photoshop is necessary.
Schedule
Introduction to Gouache
Insight on the materials
Learning Gouache techniques: Consistency and layering
Choosing your color palette
Painting your pattern elements with Gouache
Scanning your painting
Introduction to Surface Pattern Design
Photoshop basics
Importing your pattern elements into Photoshop
Removing the BG and isolating your elements
Creating a Seamless repeat pattern tile
Exporting your digital file
**Bonus:** You will also learn to preview your patterns on different product mockups.
NOTE: Registered Participants must bring their laptops for session. Details regarding Photoshop installation will be shared with the participants before the class starts.
All supplies required for the workshop will be provided like gouache paints, brushes, paper etc.,
Who is teaching?
Vidya Kumaresan is an illustrator, hand Lettering artist, textile designer and Creative entrepreneur based in India. Vidya’s hand-painted Illustrations are mostly a combination of hand lettering and beautiful florals with a distinctive colour palette. The Wishing Ink is an Illustration brand founded by her that curates products majorly focusing on bringing good vibes to homes/spaces and she has been conducting workshops on several art topics since 2017.
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No Cancellations or refunds are allowed under any circumstances.