Do you dream of using your hand-painted or Procreate art to create patterns?
Do you want to learn how to find Clients to license or buy your patterns?
Do you want to learn how to present your art in a professional manner?
YOU'LL FIND IT ALL HERE!
Become a pro at creating patterns
With Adobe Photoshop's Pattern making tool, creating repeating patterns has never been easier - even if you're a beginner with no prior experience.
And if you're already a pro at making patterns, you'll learn my way of working with patterns and how I use actions to make my life easier.
Build-up your skills as you go
We'll start with very simple concepts and work our way up to creating more intricate patterns, allowing you to refine your skills through hands-on practice.
Don't have any artwork to work with? Not to worry! You can download my adorable cactus icons and use them to create your own patterns.
Easily create different colorways
With easy-to-use recoloring tools, you can create a range of new color variations for your artwork that will add depth and variety to your portfolio.
By offering clients multiple options, you'll demonstrate your versatility and ability to provide greater value, while also opening up new opportunities to earn income from each design.
Do you want to take your pattern making skills to the next level?
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FURTHER!
This class will teach you everything you need to know about using the latest pattern making tool in Adobe Photoshop, from the basics of pattern design to advanced techniques and tricks.
By the end of this class:
- You'll be confident about choosing color spaces, sizes for your files and types of repeats
- You'll be able to easily create complex repeat patterns
- You'll know how to create alternate colorways
- You'll add nice presentation sheets to your portfolio.
This tool requires no complicated math, so how perfect is it? And I have even made the process faster by creating some actions that will speed up your process and simplify your life. This way you'll have more time to draw.
TESTIMONIALS
"Thank you SO much, Sandra. Your technique changed my life!! I have always considered myself advanced in terms of technique used to create patterns but I have always done them manually and it takes time to move elements around. Your technique is a game-changer"
-Dora Scotto
"I loved this class, I am a complete beginner in surface pattern design, in fact the project I've made for this class was my first pattern ever. I am not proficient in Photoshop either. There are a lot of great tips for anybody wanting to get into surface pattern, or is already doing pattern design."
- Yasmine Salcedo
Whether you're a seasoned designer or a beginner just starting out, you'll learn a ton of new tips and tricks.
You'll learn how to create beautiful and unique repeating patterns that will make your projects stand out from the crowd. And with a variety of design possibilities and examples to explore, you'll be inspired to take your creativity to new heights.
Meet your Teacher
Hi. I'm Sandra and I'm a full-time freelance Illustrator and Pattern Designer.
My artwork has been licensed for greeting cards, educational publishing, fabrics, stationary, home decor, and much more.
I'm self-taught and when I started this journey, I thought that all patterns had to be done in Illustrator in order to have a chance of getting them licensed, but I was wrong. 99% of my patterns are raster and not vector, and my clients love them!
Class length: 1 h 34 min - Number of lessons: 14
Module 1: Initial Steps
Understand the differences between raster and vector art, learn how to set up your file, the types of patterns there are and how to use Smart Objects.
Module 2: Making the Pattern
Discover the newest pattern making tool in Photoshop and learn how to create a complex repeat, involving lots of elements, in an easy way.
Module 3: Create Client-ready files
Learn how to look for new licensing opportunities, how to prepare your files for clients and how to show your new artwork in your portfolio.
Module 4: Alternate Colorways
Explore the recoloring tools available in Photoshop to create different colorways so you can change the look and feel of your patterns.
TESTIMONIALS
"Sandra, your class was EXACTLY what I needed to get started making patterns! I am a professional illustrator and designer, but I was intimidated to make patterns because I thought it was super complicated... but you taught it so well and so thoroughly! Teaching us how to make different color ways and presentation for clients just put this class over 5 stars for me. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and expertise with us! You have altered my career path, I am so excited!!
-Sara Argue
"I am a textile designer but over the years I struggled with figuring out the process of creating for art licensing. This is one of the best classes I took and it's so well structured that I could come back here and will be able to tackle mostly everything in my pattern design journey. Thank you for sharing your experience."
- Laxmi Verma
How does the class work?
This class is delivered 100% online, so you can watch it at any time, from your laptop, phone or tablet. I suggest watching from your laptop so you can see the tools I’m using. Once you enroll, you get instant access to the 14 lessons (1 hour and 34 minutes) long class.
What do I need to take this class?
You need a computer with Adobe Photoshop software (only the versions after 2021 have the pattern making tool available but you can also create your patterns manually if you have a previous version).
Will you review my projects?
No, this class is self-paced and doesn’t include project reviews, but most lessons have a comments area where you can ask me questions related to the class and if you post your projects on Instagram and tag me @artbysandramejia and #learnwithsandramejia, I’m constantly looking at these and might comment on yours!
Will you teach me how to make the artwork or teach me any painting techniques?
No. This course focuses on the pattern making process, creating different colorways and preparing your art to show to clients. I include my cute cactus icons for you to download for free in case you don’t have any artwork ready to use for patterns so you can dive right in and start practising right away.
Will this course teach me how to erase the paper background from my hand-painted elements?
No. That would be a whole class on its own! I do explain my process briefly, but we focus on the process of making the pattern.
I’m a beginner, would this course work for me?
Yes! Although some basic knowledge of Photoshop would be preferred, I explain all the steps needed to complete the class, and if you get stuck, you can ask questions in the comments area.
I’m a pro at making patterns, will I learn something new?
If you already know how to use the pattern making tool, how to replace the missing icons from your tile when you turn off the pattern tool, how to create multiple colorways of your patterns in Photoshop, how to use actions to make your life easier and your process faster, how to find clients for your work and how to present your images, then: no. But if you don’t know all that or want to see how I do it, then: Yes! Please join me!
When does the class start?
You’ll get access to all lessons as soon as you purchase the class so you can start right away!
What payment methods do you accept?
I accept all major payment methods, including debit card, credit card, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. All your payment information is handled either trough Papal or Stripe, so I don’t handle any of your payment information.
Are closed captions available?
Yes! For every video. They’re available in English.
How long will I have access to the course?
You have unlimited access to the course. I’d say forever, but I might not be wanting to maintain this class once I’m 80, so you’ll have access as long as Sandra Mejia’s online school exists.
Do you have a refund policy?
I’m sure you’ll love this class, as I have 100% satisfaction rating in my reviews, but if by any chance you’re unsatisfied with the class, we offer a 14-day refund policy from the date of purchase. Students should allow for their credit/debit card refunds to take up to 7-10 business days to process.
If you request a refund on a PayPal payment, then the refund will be issued to your PayPal account immediately.
How do I request a refund?
If you’d like to request a refund for a course you have purchased, contact us through my school’s Contact Form:
1. Login to the course you purchased.
2. Click the student profile in the top right corner.
3. Click on Contact.
4. A form will appear to add your contact information and a message.
5. After completing the form, click Send.
Please allow 2-3 business days to get a response.
