Surface Design: Turn your Artwork into Collections
Creating the Final Illustration in Illustrator 2
A course by Allison Cole , Illustrator and Surface Designer
Joined May 2021
Joined May 2021
About the video: Creating the Final Illustration in Illustrator 2
Overview
“Here, I'll share some tips and tricks to refine the designs by combining tools like the Minus Anchor Point Tool and Direct Selection Tool to perfect shapes. ”
In this video lesson Allison Cole addresses the topic: Creating the Final Illustration in Illustrator 2, which is part of the Domestika online course: Surface Design: Turn your Artwork into Collections. Create cohesive product collections using Adobe Illustrator for illustration, surface design, portfolio enhancement, and client engagement.
Partial transcription of the video
“Okay. Just flow down here to point this out. As I'm creating my shapes with the blob brush, sometimes they need further refining. So I'm going to use a combination of the minus anchor point tool and the direct selection tool to refine the shape of this pot. Since I want the coral pink stripes on the pot to go all the way to the edge, I'm gonna use the Pathfinder tool to create a mask around the shape, just like you learned in the previous lesson. Okay, now that we have everything blocked out, I'm gonna turn off the sketch layer so that I can really see my image and start refining and adding...”
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Course summary for: Surface Design: Turn your Artwork into Collections
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Category
Illustration -
Software
Adobe Illustrator, Procreate -
Areas
Digital Drawing, Digital Illustration, Pattern Design, Vector Illustration
Allison Cole
A course by Allison Cole
Allison Cole is a seasoned illustrator and surface designer renowned for her vibrant and engaging creations. With a passion for art that dates back to her formative years, Allison honed her skills at The Rhode Island School of Design, where she gained a comprehensive understanding of the creative process. Her career journey began as a graphic designer and freelance illustrator, during which she explored the world of surface design by crafting and selling her own products. This self-driven initiative led her to discover the potential of creating art for products, ultimately guiding her towards a career in surface design.
Over time, Allison has collaborated with an impressive array of clients, including Target, Keds, and West Elm, and has developed product lines with brands such as Paintbrush Studio Fabrics and Badge Bomb. Her work is celebrated for its unique motifs, vibrant colors, and compelling compositions that capture the imagination. Allison's dedication to her craft is evident in her strategic approach to building her brand and establishing licensing partnerships. She continues to inspire artists by demonstrating how to transform illustrations into captivating collections, offering insights into the world of surface design with the aim of empowering others to see their work on products.
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