How to Fake a Watercolour Part 1 Illustrator Brushes
Learn to create simple and complex water-colour brushes

What you will learn
Students will learn how to create and use Illustrator brushes to create a composition to be imported into Photoshop
Create plant forms with custom brushes
Learn to add textured edges for the plants you draw
Learn how to export the final composition for use in Illustrator
Why take this course?
🎨 Master the Art of Simulation with "How to Fake a Watercolour Part 1" 🎓
Course Overview:
Are you ready to unlock the secrets of mimicking watercolor art using Adobe Illustrator? Delores Orridge Naskrent, with over 40 years of graphic design experience and 30 years as a certified teacher, is your guide in this two-part online course. In Part 1, you'll dive into the world of Illustrator brushes to create both simple and complex compositions that will lay the foundation for your watercolor illusion.
What You'll Learn:
🚀 For Intermediate Designers:
- Creating Simple Illustrator Brushes: Start with the basics of crafting brushes in Illustrator that will form the building blocks of your watercolor fakes.
- Advanced Pattern Brushes in Illustrator: Elevate your skills by learning to create intricate pattern brushes that add depth and texture to your work.
- Composing a Striking Composition: Combine your brushes to design an eye-catching piece of art, ensuring balance and interest.
- Layering and Finesse Your Design: Master the subtle nuances that make a watercolor painting come alive, right within Illustrator.
Course Highlights:
- Step-by-Step Instructions: Detailed guidance tailored for intermediate Illustrator and Photoshop users, ensuring you can follow along with ease.
- Practical Application in Art Licensing: Perfect your technique to produce large artworks or series quickly, ideal for art licensing ventures.
- Time-Saving Skills: Learn how to create realistic watercolor effects in a fraction of the time it would take using natural media.
- Reinforce Your Existing Skills: This course will enhance your knowledge of Illustrator brushes and provide you with practical, real-world applications for these skills.
What's Included?
- Expert instruction from Delores Orridge Naskrent.
- A comprehensive resource list to continue your learning journey in design.
- Techniques that will elevate your designs, whether you're a novice or an experienced artist.
Why Take This Course? Imagine the possibilities when you can create watercolor-like images with the precision of digital tools. This course not only teaches you how to fake it but also helps you understand the underlying principles that make these techniques effective. By the end of Part 1, you'll have a solid foundation and a beautiful composition ready to be taken into Photoshop for the finishing touches in Part 2.
🖌️ Key Takeaways:
- Learn at your own pace with clear, concise instructions.
- Gain insights from an instructor with decades of experience in both design and education.
- Expand your creative capabilities and open up new opportunities in art licensing.
- Save time on future projects by mastering the art of simulating watercolor techniques.
Enroll now and take the first step towards becoming a proficient digital artist, all while learning practical skills that can revolutionize your design process! 🌈✨
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