Turn Your Artwork into Prints - Illustration to Print Process Part 1

Overview

Explore the process of transforming illustrations into prints in this Adobe Live session featuring illustrator Ana Duje. Learn time-saving techniques, color application, and texture creation as Ana develops her initial sketch into a fully-realized design. Discover how to create simple animations in Photoshop and prepare artwork for printing. Gain insights into customizing shortcuts, reusing assets, working from different perspectives, and maintaining creative skills. Follow along as Ana demonstrates brush tool techniques, color palette selection, and pattern creation, including a herringbone design. Perfect for illustrators and printmakers looking to expand their skillset and turn their artwork into professional prints.

Syllabus

Start
Ana’s work
Plan for Day 1 and 2
Starting the figure with the head
Less is More
Width tool
Thoughts for merch
Customized shortcuts
Ana’s animated illustrations
Overview of Ana’s creative process
Reusing assets
Working from a zoomed out view
Constantly learning while working
Working on hairstyles
Keeping your skills sharp during breaks
Finding work using Behance
Using the brush tool
Working in new ways
Finishing up the draft - moving on to colors
Matching angles on different shapes
Adding areas of shadow
Adding colors to the illustration - finding a palette
Adding details to the illustration - earrings, shoelaces, etc
Asking chat for pattern ideas - working with patterns
1 Herringbone pattern
Recap and discussing plans for day 2