Art Licensing 101: Build Your Illustration Career
Reflection and Pattern Design: Inspiration
A course by Allison Cole , Illustrator and Surface Designer
Joined May 2021
Joined May 2021
About the video: Reflection and Pattern Design: Inspiration
Overview
“Now you will learn strategies for taking your marketplace research and reflect on it to determine the types of markets you might be interested in creating art for. ”
In this video lesson Allison Cole addresses the topic: Reflection and Pattern Design: Inspiration, which is part of the Domestika online course: Art Licensing 101: Build Your Illustration Career. Learn how to grow your business through essential pattern design skills and valuable licensing basics..
Partial transcription of the video
“Reflection and Pattern Design Inspiration Now that you've learned about markets and research, in this lesson, we'll talk about inspiration and reflection on your pattern design. I taught you about different markets that license art, and you have some ideas for different ways to research those markets. Now I would like to help you get your research focused and organized. Mood boards are a great way to visually compile your research and get yourself inspired. When you create your mood board, be sure to include a title, some color inspiration and reference imagery. The imagery can be anything....”
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Course summary for: Art Licensing 101: Build Your Illustration Career
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Category
Illustration, Marketing & Business -
Areas
Design Management, Marketing, Pattern Design, Portfolio Development, Traditional illustration
Allison Cole
A course by Allison Cole
Allison Cole is a seasoned illustrator and surface designer renowned for her vibrant and engaging creations. With a passion for art that dates back to her formative years, Allison honed her skills at The Rhode Island School of Design, where she gained a comprehensive understanding of the creative process. Her career journey began as a graphic designer and freelance illustrator, during which she explored the world of surface design by crafting and selling her own products. This self-driven initiative led her to discover the potential of creating art for products, ultimately guiding her towards a career in surface design.
Over time, Allison has collaborated with an impressive array of clients, including Target, Keds, and West Elm, and has developed product lines with brands such as Paintbrush Studio Fabrics and Badge Bomb. Her work is celebrated for its unique motifs, vibrant colors, and compelling compositions that capture the imagination. Allison's dedication to her craft is evident in her strategic approach to building her brand and establishing licensing partnerships. She continues to inspire artists by demonstrating how to transform illustrations into captivating collections, offering insights into the world of surface design with the aim of empowering others to see their work on products.
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