Create Surface Patterns Inspired by Nature
Printing on Fabric and Garments
A course by Katy Dika , Surface designer
About the video: Printing on Fabric and Garments
Overview
“Here I’ll show you how to print your artwork onto fabric or a garment. I will be working with Contrado and show you what I must do to have the files ready for them.”
In this video lesson Katy Dika addresses the topic: Printing on Fabric and Garments, 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 coordinating prints. In this lesson, I'm gonna show you how to use Contrato to print your artwork onto fabric and garments. Let's begin. Now that your beautiful prints are ready to go, let's put them to good use. Digital fabric printing has changed the surface design game completely over the last decade. These days, artists and illustrators can have their work printed on fabric yardage, as well as cut and sew garments through various print-on-demand websites. There are quite a few out there now, but some of the originals are Spoonflower, Contrato, and Art ...”
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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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