Creating Patterns Using Watercolor

Overview

“I have a theory that everything we do with our hands we learn better. Now you are going to see what the base of a composition of a print looks like. The first thing I teach you is the forms with which I am going to compose. I want you to see this before we start drawing, because depending on it you will paint in one way or another.”

In this video lesson Lola San Román Marshall addresses the topic: Composition, which is part of the Domestika online course: Creating Patterns Using Watercolor. Learn how to create patterns and compositions that bring your designs to life.

Partial transcription of the video

“Now I'm going to explain the composition for textiles and wallpaper. As we discussed in the lesson on influences where I showed you photos of other artists. people dedicated to textiles. and even great painters who also worked with textiles. there is one common thing in all great prints. And that is fluidity. movement. When you add a drawing on top. it shouldn't resemble a sticker you're wearing. Instead. aim to enhance the garment. be it a blouse or a dress. ensuring it complements the overall design seamlessly. to ensure everything flows. falls. and moves. You don't want the eye to fixate...”

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Course summary for: Creating Patterns Using Watercolor

• Level: Beginner
• 99% positive reviews (272)
• 5137 students
• 4 units
• 13 lessons (2h 9m)
• 3 downloads

• Category

  Illustration

• Software

  Adobe Photoshop

• Areas

  Fashion Design, Pattern Design, Watercolor Painting