Nature-inspired Patterns: From Sketch to Photoshop
The research of composition
A course by Frederique Vernillet , Illustrator
Joined April 2021
About the video: The research of composition
Overview
“First of all, I will explain how to work on the composition of your drawing. ”
In this video lesson Frederique Vernillet addresses the topic: The research of composition, which is part of the Domestika online course: Nature-inspired Patterns: From Sketch to Photoshop. Learn to use Photoshop, fineliners, and colored pencils to transform a detailed drawing into a beautiful repeating pattern inspired by nature.
Partial transcription of the video
“The research of composition We have finished the coloring, we now move on to the composition. In this lesson, we will open Photoshop. Once my drawing is finished, I scan the original in good definition and I import it into Photoshop. I like to do my scans in 600 DPI, it allows for possible enlargements. Once the drawing has been scanned in good definition and imported into Photoshop, I open a new document. I choose a document large enough to be able to repeat the pattern. I will select the whole drawing, copy it and paste it on the new document. I will then outline it using the Magic Wand. ...”
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Course summary for: Nature-inspired Patterns: From Sketch to Photoshop
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Adobe Photoshop -
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Botanical Illustration, Drawing, Pattern Design, Pencil Drawing, Traditional illustration

Frederique Vernillet
A course by Frederique Vernillet
Frédérique Vernillet is an illustrator based in Paris. Fascinated by living forms, she has been drawing since she was old enough to hold a pencil. Later, she trained in textile design, where she mastered working with digital tools.
Her lavish illustrations show great precision and give animals and vegetation the spotlight. Thanks to her talent, the artist has dressed the windows of Printemps Haussmann, in addition to collaborating with major public and private brands including Ikea, L'Occitane, and La Poste and illustrating a book on birds: L'art d'être un oiseau.
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