Description
In this class, Line-Art Heart Pattern Play, we'll have more fun with Illustrator brushes. I will show you how to create a varied selection of brushes including scatter, calligraphy and art brushes. I walk you through each step, and you will learn to create these for yourself. The starting point is so easy you won't believe it! Having basic knowledge of Illustrator is an asset, but not required, as these may be tools you have never tried and can now learn in depth. Part of this skillset is learning about options for customizing brushes in real-world situations. I will clearly explain all the steps as we proceed. Once your brushes are ready, you will create some unique motifs. Using the brushes and understanding how to control them when pattern-making is an important skill. Learning what to look for and how it's done is critical for you in your graphic design or surface pattern design career. It's easy to make a pattern, but to make a unique, original, interesting and well-designed pattern is what will set you apart! Observe my methods and you will learn plenty and get a full grasp of how a designer works! And the neat thing is, you will have a sweet pattern at the end that you can use for a pattern collection or for any number of cool projects. Lesson 1: Creating and Customizing BrushesLesson 1 will launch you on the path of creating your own brushes which will be so useful to you in creating this and multiple other creative pattern layouts. Lesson 2: Adjusting Brushes to Draw HeartsIn this lesson, I will show you how to work with the brushes we have created in Lesson 1 to create varied shapes and motifs with very smooth strokes. Lesson 3: Brush Adjustments and Design Pre-PlanningYou've created the motifs and now you will learn how to make many adjustments as we work towards our goal of arranging them all into a pleasing pattern. Many tips and tricks are discussed along the way! Lesson 4: Layout Ideas and DemoLearning to do fine-tune adjustments on patterns is integral to your success at being truly professional. In this lesson, I will also show you creative guide use and quick pre-testing of the fit of your pattern. Lesson 5: Enriching and Fine-Tuning Your PatternAdding fillers is the main focus of this lesson. I will show you a variety of methods including the use of the blend tool to create a series of dots that go from small to large and are evenly spaced. Ideally, you'll have a nice balance between motifs, with even spacing and good flow. Lesson 6: Enhancing the LayoutYou will observe the techniques of a professional designer in this lesson. The entire process of perfecting the pattern design is the focus of this lesson. Lesson 7: Finalizing, Mockups and Wrap UpIn this lesson we will be finalizing, creating the mockups and wrapping up with a few closing thoughts. Concepts covered: Brush design fundamentals, Illustrator brush creation, brush stroke smoothing and adjusting, Illustrator brushes, the layers palette, the blend tool, pattern repeats, pattern layout and design, testing pattern repeats, mockups, mockup design, creating illustrator artboards, asset export with the Asset Export panel in Illustrator
