Custom Ephemera Mixed Media Brushes to make for Procreate
33 Brushes Included and Instructions to Make and Edit More Plus Backgrounds

What you will learn
Learn to use the clone brush for blending to make brushes seamless and continuous
Learn adaptation of elements of ephemera to create re-usable stamp brushes
Get info and instructions on creating fun border brushes
Create fully seamless background brushes
Why take this course?
It seems like you've provided a comprehensive overview of a course on creating ephemera brushes and applying them in Procreate for surface pattern design. The course outline covers sourcing materials, creating brushes, preparing swatches, advanced brush techniques, incorporating found ephemera, and finishing the composition. It also includes concepts such as working with patterns, borders, and composites, as well as exploring blending modes, layering, and textures.
Here's a summary of what you can expect from this course:
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Lesson 1: Introduction to Procreate and Ephemera
- Overview of Procreate and the concept of ephemera in digital art.
- Tips on finding usable ephemera from various sources.
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Lesson 2: Sourcing Files for Creating Ephemera Brushes
- Step-by-step guide on creating source files.
- Importing into Procreate and adjusting brush settings.
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Lesson 3: Preparing Swatches for Brush Making
- Detailed explanation of brush sizing and settings.
- Techniques for creating a layout with interest using the brushes.
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Lesson 4: Advanced Brushes and Borders
- Creating seamless tiles for continuous borders.
- Methods to add color to borders.
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Lesson 5: Creating a Frame from Found Ephemera
- Cleaning up found frames.
- Making repairs and creating a brush from ephemera.
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Lesson 6: More Ideas for Our Composition
- Adding small details to the layout.
- Discussion on layering, color fills, and adjustments.
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Lesson 7: Finishing the Composition
- A myriad of ideas for finishing the layout.
- Encouragement for experimentation to find what works best.
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Lesson 8: Conclusion, Mockup and Next Steps
- Review of the project.
- Mock-ups and discussion on next steps in your design journey.
You will receive extensive guidance, including over an hour and a half of instructional content from an experienced designer, multiple methods to solve design challenges, resources for further learning, and a list of helpful websites. The project at the end of the course encourages you to apply what you've learned by using the provided brush set and integrating your own textures and ephemera, which could result in a unique piece suitable as a gift or a part of your portfolio.
This course is designed to be comprehensive and inspiring, providing both the theoretical and practical skills necessary for creating surface patterns in Procreate using custom brushes made from ephemera. It's a great opportunity for designers looking to expand their toolkit and push their creative boundaries.
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