Surface Pattern Design with Smart Objects in Photoshop

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Melanie Stimmell Van Latum

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01-introduction.mp4

01:09

02-pulling in your motifs.mp4

06:13

03-create new file .mp4

09:25

04-placing your motifs.mp4

09:15

05-creating a smart object.mp4

06:46

06-using your smart object.mp4

11:26

07-duplicating your pattern tile.mp4

20:19

08-making our final repeat.mp4

10:50

09-bonus.mp4

14:51

10-thank you and project.mp4

01:02

Exercise Files.zip

Description

Hi Everyone!

I created this class because I know how difficult it can be to create surface pattern designs that keep 'Your' signature look when vectorizing. As a painter, I really struggled with this and know how hard it can be to find your place when you don't think the artwork really looks like you created it.

So, In this class, I'll show you how to take your hand painted motifs and turn them into a surface pattern design in Photoshop using Smart Objects. This is the perfect way to create while retaining all your beautiful hand painted texture, gradients, and detail that represents 'Your' signature style.

I've included a Photoshop Hot Key PDF for your convenience which you can find in the resources section.

Smart objects make this technique super flexible and easy for even a beginner. Let's have some fun with this!

I'd love to meet on Instagram... say hi @melaniesvl

& For free mini tutorials in illustration, surface design, and creative coaching visit me at www.melaniestimmell.com

What You'll Learn?

Illustration
Pattern Design
Adobe Photoshop
Surface Pattern Design
Creative
Surface Design
Design Patterns

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Melanie Stimmell Van Latum

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I’ve spent the last 20+ years immersed in the most adventurous art career. I never imagined where my creativity would take me and each step in my journey has taught me something invaluable.

After earning an illustration from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, I spent my first 8 years after college as Technical Director on a very popular animated series. But during those 8 years I fell in love with Street Painting. It snowballed, and I had the opportunity to paint in places I never even dreamed of. During my 20 years as a free lance street painter and muralist, I was awarded Gold medals and 1st place awards in Europe’s most prestigious competitions, including the title of Maestra Madonnara (Master Street Painter) in both Italy and Germany.

as Technical Director on a very popular animated series. But during those 8 years I fell in love with Street Painting. It snowballed, and I had the opportunity to paint in places I never even dreamed of. During my 20 years as a free lance street painter and muralist, I was awarded Gold medals and 1st place awards in Europe’s most prestigious competitions, including the title of Maestra Madonnara (Master Street Painter) in both Italy and Germany.

In 2012, my husband and I founded We Talk Chalk a 3D street painting company. Since its inception, we have created over 900 paintings throughout the world. While street painting is still a love of mine, I’ve found a new passion for my roots in illustration and what has always made my heart sing - creating wonderfully whimsical worlds that you can escape to. So you can usually find me in my studio (my very happy place) painting at my easel, illustrating on my iPad, or in illustrator creating a new pattern collection.

I'm happy to be able to share what I know on Skillshare. I hope you'll follow my journey and let me know what you'd like to learn.

I'd love to connect. Let's meet on Instagram.

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