Create Surface Patterns Inspired by Nature
Colorways and Final Touches
A course by Katy Dika , Surface designer
About the video: Colorways and Final Touches
Overview
“In this lesson, I will teach you how to create new colorways for your print.”
In this video lesson Katy Dika addresses the topic: Colorways and Final Touches, 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 created our repeats. In this lesson, we're going to create colorways. Let's get started. To create new colorways, let's start by flattening our layered repeat file. And saving as with a new label of repeat tile and the name of your original colorway. Zoom in so you can see some detail. Let's go into index color mode quickly for a moment, just to make sure we haven't accidentally added any extra colors to our artwork during the repeat process. Extra colors will sometimes happen during transforming shapes or using tools like smudge or feather. You can use the same setti...”
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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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