Vector Pattern Illustration for Beginners
A course by Sara Tomate , Illustrator
Create a step-by-step graphic pattern system and turn it into a collection of illustrated products
Create a step-by-step graphic pattern system and turn it into a collection of illustrated products
Find beauty in repetition and discover how fun it can be to infinitely recreate your illustrations alongside illustrator Sara Sarmiento, better known as Sara Tomate. Tell stories about how you feel and think through shapes, colors, and textures, to turn them into your own illustrated brand.
Learn how to create vector patterns from scratch using a clear, authentic, and functional concept. Create a graphical system that you can use to make your own illustrated product line with your signature style.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 18 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (249)
- 3,604 students
- 13 lessons (1h 48m)
- 18 additional resources (13 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Create a pattern system from a concept of your choice, ready to apply to a product line with a mock-up presentation of your final pattern.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
For illustrators, designers, and creatives of all kinds who have dreamt of creating their own line of illustrated products.
Requirements and materials
To take this course it is recommended you have basic illustration skills and know how to use Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
As for materials, you need a computer with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, the camera from your phone, a pencil, an eraser, a sketchbook, and a graphics tablet.
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A course by Sara Tomate
Born in Medellin Colombia, Sara Sarmiento, better known as Sara Tomate chose to illustrate full-time after working for several years in advertising agencies.
Her passion is illustrating for products or editorials. She has worked for editorials like Planeta, Penguin Random House, and Panamericana. Her clients include The New York Times, Autacity and Partners (Spain), El Colombiano newspaper, and Mac Center.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do in the courseo
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U2
Pattern theory
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Anatomy of patterns
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References, mood board, color palette
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Sketching
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U3
Creating your pattern
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Digitization process 1
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Digitization process 2
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Composition process
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Infinite pattern 1
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Infinite pattern 2
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U4
Bringing your collection to life
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Convert your pattern to monochrome and duotone
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View your collection (mock-ups)
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FP
Final project
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Vector Pattern Illustration for Beginners
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Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
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kittypetit
Me encanta la forma en que explica el tipo de patrones que existen, es facil de entender y entretenido!
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ordu88
Buen curso
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XavierBelho
PlusUn curso básico para entender como funcionan los patrones
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lucascmotarodrigues
curso maravilhoso. Simples, pratico, e didático.
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hana_hona
So many useful tips! I love Sarah's approach to create digital patterns and I also learned a couple of new things about using Adobe Illustrator more effectively. Cool! Thank you, Sara!