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Shading with Patterns in Illustrator

For this class we’re going to be playing with patterns in Adobe Illustrator. I’ll show you the ins and outs of making all kinds of creative patterns. We’ll ...
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Platform: Skillshare
Video: 33m
Language: English
Next start: On Demand

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Description

For this class we’re going to be playing with patterns in Adobe Illustrator. I’ll show you the ins and outs of making all kinds of creative patterns. We’ll start with a basic dot halftone, then from there, we’ll explore endless pattern possibilities. Once all our patterns are built, I’ll show you a few ways I like to use them in my artwork.

Using halftones and other patterns for shading is great for giving your designs a more retro feel. I’ll also be showing you how to roughen up your illustration and add some textured grain to your artwork to push that retro flair just a little bit further.

You will learn

For the class project, you’ll be picking your favorite toy from childhood, and designing a simple vector illustration of that item to apply your new halftone pattern to.

Complete your class project with these easy steps:

  1. Build your halftone patterns.
  2. Apply one or more patterns to your toy or design 
  3. Post your final artwork to your class project

Requirements

Basic knowledge of Texture Design is required to start this course, as this is an intermediate level course.

This course is for

This course was made for intermediate-level students.
Graphic designer and left-handed letterer
Graphic designer and left-handed letterer
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Platform: Skillshare
Video: 33m
Language: English
Next start: On Demand

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