Nature-inspired Patterns: From Sketch to Photoshop

A course by Frederique Vernillet , Illustrator

Illustrator. París, France.
Joined April 2021

Learn to use Photoshop, fineliners, and colored pencils to transform a detailed drawing into a beautiful repeating pattern inspired by nature

100% positive reviews (43)
889 students
Audio: French
French · Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Learn to use Photoshop, fineliners, and colored pencils to transform a detailed drawing into a beautiful repeating pattern inspired by nature

Grab a pencil and come discover illustrator Frédérique Vernillet's naturalistic world full of stunning tropical birds, decorative leaves, richly detailed flowers, and abundant fruit... A true ode to the opulence of nature!

In this online course, learn how to create a naturalist pattern with highly realistic repeating elements drawn with fineliner and colored pencil. Work on the composition in Photoshop and learn the skills to decorate absolutely anything with your unique, multi-faceted patterns.

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What will you learn in this online course?

13 lessons & 16 downloads

Unlock Inspiration
4 minutes, 13 seconds
The practice
4 minutes, 6 seconds
Iconographic research
3 minutes, 27 seconds
Draw a matrix
12 minutes, 43 seconds
Inking
16 minutes, 58 seconds
Manual coloring 1
12 minutes, 53 seconds
  • 100% positive reviews (43)
  • 889 students
  • 13 lessons (1h 42m)
  • 16 additional resources (4 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: French
  • French · Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Create a beautiful naturalistic pattern that you can apply to all types of media.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Anyone with a passion for drawing who wants to learn how to create a design with digital tools.

Requirements and materials

To take the course you don't need any special knowledge, everyone is welcome!

As for materials, you need a thick sheet of drawing paper (180 g/m²), a pencil and colored pencils, a fineliner, and Photoshop.


Reviews

889 Students
43 Reviews
100% Positive ratings

Frederique Vernillet

A course by Frederique Vernillet

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Illustrator

Frédérique Vernillet is an illustrator based in Paris. Fascinated by living forms, she has been drawing since she was old enough to hold a pencil. Later, she trained in textile design, where she mastered working with digital tools.

Her lavish illustrations show great precision and give animals and vegetation the spotlight. Thanks to her talent, the artist has dressed the windows of Printemps Haussmann, in addition to collaborating with major public and private brands including Ikea, L'Occitane, and La Poste and illustrating a book on birds: L'art d'être un oiseau.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • My sources of inspiration
  • U2

    Think

    • Unlock Inspiration
    • The practice
    • Iconographic research
  • U3

    To draw

    • Draw a matrix
    • Inking
    • Manual coloring 1
    • Manual coloring 2
  • U4

    Compose a pattern in Photoshop

    • The research of composition
    • Expand composition
    • Addition of new elements
  • U5

    The relationship to his work

    • The limits of social networks
  • FP

    Final project

    • Naturalistic Patterns: From Sketch to Photoshop

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Nature-inspired Patterns: From Sketch to Photoshop. Illustration course by Frederique Vernillet

Nature-inspired Patterns: From Sketch to Photoshop

A course by Frederique Vernillet
Illustrator. París, France.
Joined April 2021
  • 100% positive reviews (43)
  • 889 students