Peekaboo Mixed Media Compositions Using Simple Techniques

Based on the overview provided, this online class is designed to guide students through the process of creating a repeatable pattern with mixed media elements using Procreate, Apple's drawing and painting application for iPad. The class is taught by an experienced graphic designer and educator who shares a wealth of knowledge and multiple approaches to solving design challenges.

Here's a breakdown of what the class covers:

1. Introduction to Class Objectives and License Item Restrictions

   • An overview of the course objectives and a brief explanation of the Adobe Creative Cloud, highlighting how it can be accessed across different devices including the iPad.

2. Setting Up Interesting Base Layers

   • A detailed tutorial on creating mixed media backgrounds in Procreate using examples as references. This includes understanding the interaction between base and foreground layers.

3. Strategies for Foreground Composition

   • Exploring different methods for creating a compelling foreground composition.

4. Adding Interest to the Foreground

   • Techniques for adding detail and interest to the foreground of your design, including the use of ephemera and shadowing for depth.

5. Interesting Details for the Background

   • Adding complex details to the background using mixed media elements like ephemera, and employing tools like gradient maps to adjust colors.

6. Experiments with Adjustments

   • Making fine-tune adjustments to perfect the composition using various strategies.

7. Last Minute Polishing and Finishing

   • Adding final touches to the artwork, revisiting inspiration and learning techniques for making changes and adding accents.

8. Finished Layout Examples and Time-lapses

   • Showcasing the final art pieces created during the class, including Procreate time-lapse videos that capture the entire process.

9. Wrap up and Conclusion

   • A summary of what was learned in the class and a wrap-up from the instructor.

The class covers a range of concepts, including:

• Mixed media techniques in Procreate
• Use of the Brush Studio in Procreate
• Layering and transparency
• Creating textural brush stamps in Procreate
• Adjusting Procreate brushes
• Workflow best practices
• Painting best practice
• Techniques with paints and blending
• Procreate composites
• Adding texture brush stamps

The class provides over an hour and twenty minutes of instruction from an instructor with extensive experience in graphic design. It includes an outline with links for further research, a list of helpful online sites for education on surface pattern design, and a project description with resources like brush sets and a textured paper background to create your mixed media illustration.

Students are encouraged to create their own brush, experiment with brush settings, and post their completed artwork on social media, tagging the instructor's account (deloresartcanada) to share their work. This class is aimed at helping students develop their skills in creating surface patterns and mixed media compositions using Procreate.