Print On Demand for Artists: Painting to Pattern to Product, The Complete Process

Learn how to successfully prepare your artwork for Print on Demand (POD)! This comprehensive, step-by-step class reveals my complete workflow for selling paintings on platforms like Redbubble and Society6.

Discover how to:

• Research & Design for POD: Learn to create original paintings specifically optimized for print-on-demand success.
• Scanning & Reconstructing Artwork: Master the technique of scanning large paintings in sections and seamlessly piecing them back together using Photoshop.
• Background Removal & Adjustments: Perfect your artwork with effective background removal and essential adjustments for optimal printing.
• Creating Technical Repeats: Transform your artwork into repeating patterns suitable for various POD products.
• POD Formatting: Learn the precise formatting requirements for both Redbubble and Society6.
• Uploading to Redbubble & Society6: A clear guide to uploading your designs and getting them live on these popular platforms.

This class is designed for artists of all levels – whether you're new to Print on Demand or looking to streamline your existing process. I share my insider tips and tricks throughout, ensuring you get the best results.

This is a standalone class, but consider pairing it with my "POD for Artists: Earn While You Sleep" course for a broader understanding of selling art through POD stores.

Course Requirements:

• Paints (Watercolour, Gouache, or Acrylic recommended)
• Paper (Smooth or Textured)
• A4 Scanner
• Photoshop

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Ready to get started? Download a free trial of Photoshop CC here.

Find Redbubble product sizes here and Society6 product sizes & seller's guide here.

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• [Redbubble](link to your Redbubble store)
• [Society6](link to your Society6 store)
• [My Skillshare Classes](link to your Skillshare profile)

With thanks to Redbubble and Society6.

Music: BossaBossa Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/