Introduction to Hand-Painting on Clothing
A course by Amy Isles Freeman , Artist
Joined October 2021
Learn to paint unique linear designs by hand that transform garments into meaningful works of art
The clothes we wear are a form of self-expression. Artist Amy Isles Freeman takes this art form a step further by using clothing as a canvas for her hand-painted designs. Her artwork has been featured on garments by Vans, Dickies, Finisterre, Ragyard, and Birdsong London.
In this online course, Amy walks you through her creative process when painting articles of clothing with acrylics. Learn how to design, sketch, and paint any garment to express your inner artist.
What will you learn in this online course?
12 lessons & 14 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (104)
- 3,890 students
- 12 lessons (1h 16m)
- 14 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a hand-painted illustration on a garment of clothing with acrylic.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone who wants to give new life to an article of clothing or textile piece with painting techniques.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is needed.
To take this course, all you need is the item you want to paint, acrylic paint, and paintbrushes.
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Amy Isles Freeman
A course by Amy Isles Freeman
Amy Isles Freeman is a UK-based artist, specializing in painting clothes, creating murals, and designing for print. Her work is joyful and celebratory, focusing on the exploration of the female experience. She studied drawing at Falmouth University in Cornwall, UK, and graduated in 2014. She went on to launch her own business selling her artwork, and was eventually scouted by Le Bon Marché and Liberty London.
She has since gone on to create colorful, bold, and playful designs for clothing both with paint and screen printing. Amy has collaborated with brands like Toast, Vans, Dickies, Finisterre, Ragyard, and Birdsong London, painting custom pieces and designing printed clothing.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Gathering Resources
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Materials
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Mood Board and Garment
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Drawing
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Colour Mixing
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U3
Painting
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Mark Making
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Planning Out and Stenciling
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Painting Free Hand
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Painting with Stencils
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U4
Next Steps
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Photographing for Social Media
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Other Garments
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to Hand-Painting on Clothing
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Well presented for anyone, even those who are not artistic.
Amy’s course is simple and clear to follow. She goes over her preferred tools and materials; demonstrates her style through various, possible techniques; and provides helpful tips to photographing the painted clothing. A+ course.
Super. To było cos czego potrzebowałam. Dobrze i rzeczowo przekazane informacje :)
Super. That was something I needed. Well-delivered and to-the-point information :)
Super! Dużo ciekawych informacji , przyjazna forma
Muy claro. Lleno de tips y muchas ideas disparadoras