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This course is a follow up to Intro to Surface Pattern Design & Surface Pattern Design 2.0. Please begin with these courses for detailed training on Adobe Illustrator, color palettes, sketching, motif design and repeat pattern design!
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I’m really excited to share this course with you, because it has a little something for everyone in it. It’s also NOT just for surface pattern designers! Photographers, illustrators, painters, artists, writers and creatives of all kinds will learn how to present their work.
Be sure to check out the class project page for more info and several downloads. I am so excited to begin this adventure with you. Let's get started!
Welcome!
Design & Bind Your Own Creative Portfolio
Welcome!
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I always feel I can achieve what is taught in small, actionable steps without feeling overwhelmed ( and I usually spend most of my waking day feeling overwhelmed :) )
Bonnie Christine's tutorials are always helpful and easy to follow.
Natalie
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Hi Bonnie, thank you for this class. I want you to know that you truly inspire me to start working on my dream again.
Josefina
I’ll also be sharing with you several examples of portfolios from creatives of all kinds! You’ll leave the course feeling inspired, motivated and prepared to hit the ground running with your beautiful portfolio.
advice on shipping your book
Tips on getting in touch with your target people
your very own handmade portfolio
How to actually build and bind
the pages of your portfolio in Adobe Illustrator
How to design (and print)
and how to make it a reflection of your brand and work
What to include in your book
for your creative career
Why having a portfolio is essential
What You'll Learn
Not mandatory, but useful
• Scanner
• Lightbox
• Wacom Tablet
HELPFUL TOOLS
• Adobe Illustrator (begin a free trial here)
• Sketchbook
• Pencil and dark black pen
• Camera or Smartphone
What you'll need
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