About This Class
Discover the fascinating world of Procreate in this engaging class! Explore the art of simple page layout as we look at the fundamentals and ignite your creativity. Join our student favorite annual Christmas Joy Greeting Card Class in Procreate class. This class was so popular last year, I thought I would run another one this year! In this class we combine text, text frames, and innovative background creation using brushes to create quick greeting card layouts. Let me show you methods to craft a unique look tailored to your style. Elevate your designs by learning proper text placement rules, using sweet text frame effects, and embellishments, accents and the power of layer blending modes.
This is a short but comprehensive journey into the world of greeting card creation. We explore page-layout methods and master the use of the included brushes to create detailed, layered backgrounds. From start to finish, I'll guide you through the creation of multiple complete cards, providing you with artworks ready for upload to a print-on-demand site or printing for your personal use. Experience the sheer satisfaction of seeing your own stunning designs in print!
In this class I’ll walk you through:
- Harnessing stamps and pattern brushes in Procreate
- Step-by-step layering techniques for seamless workflows
- Secrets to crafting professional compositions
- Mastering clipping masks and layer and blending mode workflows
- Adjusting colors and utilizing functions such as hue and saturation adjustments
- Maintaining editable art for future adjustments and recoloring purposes
Are you spellbound by layered mixed-media work? Are you looking for fresh ways to monetize your graphic design skills? Unsure how to navigate the digital landscape, especially in Procreate? Let this quick and free class be your guiding light.
Key concepts we'll cover:
- Unveiling the secrets behind positioning, adjustment and precise text placement
- Exploring compositional strategies to infuse your work with special touches
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Diverse approaches for creating multiple iterations of your design
Empower yourself with the knowledge of page layout and mixed-media techniques, and unlock a rewarding and challenging new skill set. Step onto the path of exploration with custom cards featuring captivating mixed-media digital art that YOU have created. Join us on this journey and let your creativity shine!
Concepts covered:
Throughout the class, we delve into various Procreate design concepts such as layering, transparency, brush stamps, canvas settings, clipping masks, blending modes, quick selections, color adjustments, hue and saturation, Gaussian blur, snapping and guides. You will also learn about mixed media techniques, document and brush sizing, pattern creation, adding details with brushes, workflow best practices, painting techniques, Procreate composites, and more.
Project Description
To create your greeting card, you can set it up from scratch, as I outline in the class, or you can open one of the attached layouts. Follow along with the lessons and use the brushes that are included. I would suggest you peruse my Artist Resources to see if there is anything else you can use for this project today. As you are working through the lessons, try to make the whole piece as rich as possible. Enjoy the process! You will learn so much by experimenting, so don’t rush. I would even suggest duplicating your artwork to try a few vastly different backgrounds as I demonstrated in the lessons.
Learn by Doing!
Get ready to explore a wide range of designs that are just waiting for you to dive into. Personalize existing card layouts to perfection crafting stunning cards or work from scratch. Following the lessons, you'll discover the secrets to creating unique and cards that reflect your own style.
30 Brushes Provided!
This class offers 30 high-quality brushes that you can utilize to design a wreath like the one shown. I've also included the brush set from the Christmas Joy 1 Class that was released in 2022. You should check out that class too! It's Free!
Learn How to Make This!
Whether you're an experienced designer or a beginner, this class aims to inspire and empower you throughout your creative journey. Join us now and let your imagination take flight. Soon, you'll be creating cards like this one completely on your own!
Suggested Brush Set
If you are looking for additional brushes, you might want to consider this set. the extended Christmas Brush Set for Procreate is available here, in my Artist Resources.
The Christmas Procreate Asset Kit & Brushes, is a deluxe collection of Christmas related assets and brushes made specifically for Procreate on the iPad! Enclosed are over 200 stamps and brushes of Christmas baubles, birds and a gorgeous, layered poinsettia as well as other assets.
Watch for other Christmas Classes and brush sets, both in the Discounted Artist Resources and The Free Artist Resources
The Curriculum
- Intro to Christmas Joy Greeting Card in Procreate (2:17)
- Lesson 1 Lettering Set Up and Cut Paper Effect (9:06)
- Lesson 2 Shadows for Cut Paper Effect (9:13)
- Lesson 3 Adding the Wreathe Details (7:05)
- Lesson 4 Dress Up Ideas for the Motifs (10:03)
- Lesson 5 The Icing on the Cake (8:18)
- Lesson 6 Additional Background Ideas (11:16)
- Lesson 7 Wrap Up, Mock Up and Conclusion (2:41)
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