In this class, you will learn how to use Photoshop to create a series of outcomes from a few quick and easy physical experiments using cutting, collage, and making marks on paper.
Here is an example of the type of experiments you will create:
In the class project, you will create a series of funky abstract print designs. The final designs will be high enough resolution to print out to put into your sketchbook or portfolio, or to put in a frame and hang on the wall.
Using the example worksheet above, the collection of designs you can create from this may look something like this (but the possibilities are endless!):
You don’t need to be able to draw to take this class, the experiments are very free and experimental, much like doodling, but I’ll also provide a few suggestions of marks to make and shapes you could cut and tear if you’re not sure where to begin. You can experiment and have fun, and get straight into making your class project!
You don’t need to be experienced with Photoshop to take this class, as I’ll be going through all the stages of the process step-by-step. There are one or two points where I refer to my other class Photoshop Basics : Creating a Simple Colour Separation as I cover some fundamentals in this class like how to scan or photograph your drawing, which may be useful for reference if you need some support with that.
This class is for anyone who is interested in illustration, graphic design, fine art or printmaking.
In particular it would really interest people who usually work by hand and would like to learn how to manipulate or combine their handmade artwork digitally, as well as those interested in taking their work into physical print processes.
To take this class you will need to already have, or be prepared to download Adobe Photoshop. Please click here for a link to download it. I use some Photoshop shortcuts in my class, which I do explain, but you may find this page useful for further reference.
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