Turn a Photo into a Pattern in Adobe Photoshop - A Graphic Design for LunchTM Class

Learn to create stunning patterns in Photoshop with Graphic Design for Lunch™. This series of short, focused video courses lets you master essential Photoshop techniques in bite-sized lessons – perfect for learning during your lunch break!

Turn Photos into Repeating Patterns: Discover how to simplify images and create visually appealing, almost hand-drawn patterns that you can use repeatedly. This course provides a foundational skill for graphic designers, scrapbookers, and anyone looking to add unique textures to their projects.

Explore a Wide Range of Photoshop Skills:

• Pattern Creation:
  • Make Patterns from Sketches & Digital Art: Learn to transform your original artwork into seamless patterns.
  • Seamless Repeating Patterns: Master the basics of creating versatile, tileable patterns.
  • Make & Sell Scrapbook Paper Designs: Create and monetize your own unique scrapbook paper patterns.
  • Complex Half Drop Repeating Patterns: Develop intricate and stylish repeating patterns.
  • Overlapping and Random Circles Patterns: Create dynamic and modern patterns.
  • Pattern Bombing Effect: Add a trendy, eye-catching pattern effect to your designs.
  • Turn a Photo into a Pattern: Transform photographs into usable patterns.
  • Sketches & Brushes to Whimsical Patterns: Develop patterns from sketches and brushwork.
  • Diagonals, Chevrons, Plaid & Polkadots: Learn to create classic and trendy patterns.
  • Isometric Cube Patterns: Create modern, geometric patterns.
  • Kaleidoscopes with Smart Objects: Design captivating kaleidoscopic patterns.
• Photoshop Techniques & Effects:
  • Brush Techniques: Discover creative brush tips and techniques.
  • Layering & Masking: Master layers and layer masks for advanced image manipulation.
  • Selection Techniques: Learn to make complex selections with ease.
  • Color Manipulation: Explore color schemes, tints, shades, and isolated color effects.
  • Text Effects: Create glitter text, shapes, and scrapbook papers.
  • Background Design: Learn to create backgrounds with halftones, sunbursts, and patterns.
  • Blending Modes: Master blending techniques for unique effects.
  • Double Exposure Effect: Create visually interesting double exposure images.
  • Photo Collages: Design engaging photo collages for social media.
  • Image Editing Basics: Learn everyday photo-editing techniques.
  • File Formats: Understand critical file formats like JPG, PNG, PDF, and PSD.
  • Color Correction: Master B&W, tints, and color correction effects.
  • Puppet Warp: Bend objects with the Puppet Warp tool.
  • Droste Effect: Create the mesmerizing Droste effect.
  • Glitch Effects: Create reusable video glitch effects.
  • Double Image Blending: Seamlessly blend two images.
  • Image Recoloring: Recolor objects without making selections.
• Design & Creation:
  • Award Badge & Ribbon Design: Create professional-looking badges and ribbons.
  • Create Hi-Tech HUD Rings: Design futuristic HUD rings.
  • Create Organic Patterns: Develop natural and flowing patterns.
  • Create Text on a Path: Add creative text effects.
  • Create Custom Character Fonts: Design unique fonts.
  • Create a Mandala: Design intricate mandalas.
  • Create Mockups: Design mockups for selling your designs.
  • Create a Color Scheme Graphic: Develop visually appealing color schemes.
  • Create a Custom Character Font: Design unique fonts.
  • Create a Reusable Wreath Design: Design a reusable wreath.
  • Create Plaid (Tartan) Repeat Patterns: Design classic plaid patterns.
  • Create a Color Scheme Graphic: Develop visually appealing color schemes.
  • Create a Custom Character Font: Design unique fonts.
  • Create a Mandala: Design intricate mandalas.
  • Create a Reusable Wreath Design: Design a reusable wreath.
  • Create Complex Half Drop Repeating Patterns: Design intricate patterns.
  • Create Mockups: Design mockups for selling your designs.
  • Create Plaid (Tartan) Repeat Patterns: Design classic plaid patterns.
  • Create a Color Scheme Graphic: Develop visually appealing color schemes.
  • Create a Custom Character Font: Design unique fonts.