https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/Watercolor-Without-Fear-Painting-for-Pattern-Design-Part-2/1676924372

This is Part 2 of my class “Watercolor Without Fear: Painting for Pattern Design”. In Part 1 I share my process of painting a half-drop repeat pattern using watercolors - from concept to finished painting.

In this class (Part 2), I share my process of digitising the painting and creating the half-drop repeat pattern using Adobe Photoshop.

Following a step-by-step process, the class covers:

• Scanning your artwork – what scanner I use, resolutions, file types

• The two main tools I use to join paintings together, and to separate the foreground motifs from the background (it's amazing how much you can do with just two tools!)

• Fixing the top and bottom seams to create the vertical repeat

• Fixing the side seams to create the horizontal repeat (hint - with my method of moving blocks around from Part 1, this part is super easy!)

• Testing your pattern and checking for any errors

• Building out your final pattern tile, creating alternative colorways, and preparing it for uploading to Spoonflower.

By the end of the class you will have a step by step process to turn your own beautiful paintings into half-drop repeat patterns for use on fabric, wallpaper and even murals!