Create Surface Patterns Inspired by Nature
Mark-Making and Developing Palettes 1
A course by Katy Dika , Surface designer
About the video: Mark-Making and Developing Palettes 1
Overview
“It's time to experiment! In this lesson, I will show you some warm-up exercises to experiment with mark-making starting with different brushes and some unconventional objects. I will draw lines and forms and adjust the pressure to demonstrate what you can do with these tools.”
In this video lesson Katy Dika addresses the topic: Mark-Making and Developing Palettes 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Create Surface Patterns Inspired by Nature. Get inspired by the beauty of nature and create stunning surface designs using Photoshop..
Partial transcription of the video
“In the last lesson, we got inspired. In this lesson, we're gonna experiment with mark making. I wanna take you through some warmups before we get into creating our final project. I'm gonna use black gouache to start, and I'm just gonna squeeze a little bit out onto my dish Next, I have to water it down, so I'm going to use just a clean paintbrush and a little bit of clean water, and I'm gonna add it to the dish. And stir. You're looking for a fluid but slightly creamy consistency. I tend to go a little bit more on the fluid side, like an ink or watercolor. I'm gonna first test out the brush...”
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Course summary for: Create Surface Patterns Inspired by Nature
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Category
Fashion, Illustration -
Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Digital Illustration, Gouache Painting, Pattern Design, Textile Design
Katy Dika
A course by Katy Dika
Katy Dika is a renowned surface pattern designer known for her exceptional ability to create captivating artwork inspired by nature. With a background in working with esteemed womenswear brands and interior fabrics companies, Katy's expertise lies at the intersection of fine art and commercial design.
Her passion for entomology and her experience as a curator in a natural history museum have shaped her unique perspective, combining science and art to produce extraordinary patterns. Katy's work showcases her love for incorporating elements of nature, particularly insects and creatures, into unsuspecting prints, adding a touch of whimsy and intrigue.
With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to meeting the needs of her clients, Katy understands the importance of interpreting visual trends from their perspective. She embraces the challenge of working within the technical parameters of commercial printing, ensuring that her designs not only captivate but also meet the requirements of the brands she collaborates with.
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