The Adobe Suite of graphic illustration programs is an indispensable tool for surface pattern designers to translate their vision into a striking design and a printable, repeating pattern. However, even with the power of Photoshop, creating a pattern often meant repeating steps and careful calculations which could be time-consuming, and could cripple the creative impulse. In the past, the designer had to work on the foundational tile andthe overall pattern, simultaneously paying close attention to both. Yeesh! Changes to colors and shapes in the foundational tile had to be precisely reciprocated to each assemblage in the full pattern. A late change once meant starting from scratch. But not any more!

You will be guided step-by-step through the process of producing a textural repeating pattern design, from initial brush creation and composition of the design in Illustrator and a review of creating a repeat pattern in Illustrator. Adding textural elements using masking techniques in Photoshop will lead to using the new Adobe Textile Creator (ATD) to create the repeat pattern layout. Finally, you will be guided through applying your lovely new pattern to mockups. You will use the Adobe programs Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop with that extra special plugin, ATD, and will get a wealth of helpful tips along the way!

The verbal guidance and demonstrations will help you learn all the necessary core skills that can be applied to so many of your future designs. Whether you are new to surface pattern design, or a fairly seasoned designer who has been using Photoshop with calculations and measurements to repeat your patterns, the new ATD will change your life!

The beauty of this course is you can pick JUST the lessons you need, so you can skip concepts you have learned previously. In this class we will go through specific concepts in 10 lessons that cover:

• Using calligraphy brushes in Illustrator for creating both art and scatter brushes.

• Creating a pattern tile in Illustrator and ensuring the repeat works.

• Using Photoshop group masks to assist in applying texture, the easy way!

• Using the Adobe Textile Designer to ensure your pattern is a perfect repeat.

• Working with mockups in Adobe Photoshop.

You will get the bonus of…

• over 60 minutes of direction from an instructor who has been in the graphic design business for over 30 years

• Photoshop importable Actions to speed up your workflow.

• A FREE brush set to play with in creating your first pattern in Illustrator.

• A project sheet with step-by-step written instructions to create your first textured pattern successfully.

• a list of helpful online sites to further your education into surface pattern design.

Upon conclusion of my class, I encourage you to create this project and try out my methods. Feel free to participate in the free guidance I offer while sharing in the projects section. Get involved in the process and benefit from the constructive advice and support of fellow artists! Whether you are new to surface pattern design or an accomplished master, the Adobe Textile Designer is another “must-have know-how”. So, let’s get the ball rolling! Start the Textural Floral Pattern Design with Adobe Textile Designer class NOW!