Digital Pattern Illustration Inspired by Flora and Fauna
A course by Laura Lhuillier , Illustrator
Create beautiful patterns and apply them to any product using Procreate and Photoshop
"Ever since I was little, I've felt a deep connection with nature. I like to draw wild animals
in a quirky style." The wonders of nature are a constant source of inspiration to artists everywhere, and Laura Lhuillier is no exception.
In this course, learn how to create imaginative patterns from illustrations of flora and fauna by working with Procreate and Photoshop. The world of digital drawing is yours to be discovered!
What will you learn in this online course?
20 lessons & 20 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (285)
- 6,140 students
- 20 lessons (3h 56m)
- 20 additional resources (6 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: French, English, Spanish (Latam), Italian, Portuguese
- French · Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe Photoshop
ProcreateWhat is this course's project?
For the final project, create unique digital patterns that can be endlessly reproduced and applied to all your products.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is ideal for designers, illustrators, and artists who wish to enhance their digital know-how, or for anyone interested in creating digital patterns.
Requirements and materials
For this course, you need basic knowledge of Photoshop, an iPad with Procreate installed, and an Apple Pencil. These are the tools Laura uses, but it's totally up to you if you prefer to use a different graphics tablet or work directly in Photoshop.
You also need basic drawing materials like paper and a pencil. For one part of the course, you might also like to have gouache, acrylic, or watercolor paints and brushes, and thick paper like Canson or watercolor paper.
Reviews
Laura Lhuillier
A course by Laura Lhuillier
Laura Lhuillier, better known on social media as Arual, is a professional illustrator. After completing a Master's in Graphic Design, she developed her creative world alongside the advancements in digital tools available on the market. Her designs have been used on clothing and magazine covers and she has collaborated with Adobe, Petit Bateau, and Flow Magazine.
"By creating patterns, I can draw my dreams and travel through
poetic and imaginary worlds." It's a journey through nature's untamed beauty that she just loves to share with her community.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Inspiration and first sketches
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References and inspiration
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The mood board
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The first sketches to reference the ideas 1
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The first sketches to reference the ideas 2
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An overview of the tools used
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U3
The creation of the illustrated pattern
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Sorting the subject and how to appropriate the references
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The central elements
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Complementary elements
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U4
Color and composition
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In search of colorful harmonies
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Colorization of elements
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Textures
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Shadows and details 1
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Shadows and details 2
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Composition of the pattern in Photoshop 1
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Composition of the pattern in Photoshop 2
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Color balance
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U5
Use and distribute your creation
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The use of mockups
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Publishing and sharing on social networks
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FP
Final project
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Digital illustration of patterns inspired by flora and fauna
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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gosiaq7g
Fantastic course. Very thorough and detailed. Learned a lot and really enjoyed it. Highly recommend.
krys_art
Le cours est très clair et motivant ! ça donne vraiment envie !
eunicekuo
Well-paced, Laura gently guides you through the steps, with all the skills needed to make your first pattern design. Very straight-forward and clear. The result speaks for itself.
geo_ariana
Es un curso precioso, inspira y me ayudó a mejorar mis creaciones , recomiendo!!!!
beatriz222lapa
Muito bom!