Block Printing and Digital Pattern Design

Overview

“In this class, I will start to outline ideas for developing three different stamps with different levels of difficulty. I will also refine the drawings so that it is possible to convert them into stamps.”

In this video lesson Marta Afonso addresses the topic: Sketches and refinement of graphic elements 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Block Printing and Digital Pattern Design. Discover manual stamping techniques that bring fabrics to life and create an original digital collection of patterns.

Partial transcription of the video

“Sketches and Refining Graphic Elements Now, we'll make sketches and refine drawings so they can be used for stamps. To create a stamp, I like to draw by hand. That way, I know I have something unique and that makes it feel special. We'll make sketches for three stamps with different levels of complexity. For each stamp, I printed images from my mood board to inspire me when drawing. I like to explore drawing free hand, showing some shapes that I find in graphic elements. I'll use a black marker that I can't erase, you can use a pencil and eraser. I'm using sketching paper, but you can use a...”

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Course summary for: Block Printing and Digital Pattern Design

• Level: Beginner
• 100% positive reviews (158)
• 3599 students
• 5 units
• 22 lessons (4h 48m)
• 9 downloads

• Category

  Craft, Illustration

• Software

  Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

• Areas

  Fashion Design, Pattern Design, Printing, Textile Printing, Traditional illustration