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Skillshare

How to Make Art Printables Using Free Tools

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Overview

This class will teach you how to create a digital art printable using free tools. 

You won't need any previous skills to participate (but you will need a working laptop/desktop computer & an internet connection). I made this class for YOU, the total beginner who has no idea where to start!

I created the class I wanted last year and couldn't find. I WAS you - and now that I've learned how to do this, it's my job (and privilege) to share the knowledge.

You will learn how to:

  • Use free (or close to free) tools to create your work.
  • Create a simple digital art design using free vector images and fonts.
  • Change sizes & image resolution to meet standards for high-quality print options (300 DPI/dot per inch).
  • Create mockups & watermarks for your designs using free tools & templates.
  • Find graphics & fonts to use for your designs.

And, you'll get a short, motivating pep talk telling you why it's SO cool to learn new skills & take action in the face of your fears by doing something new & creative!

You'll hear me reference Etsy in some of the videos. If you have a store, the lessons will help you with your listings - things like watermarks, mockup images and resizing your image to a print-ready 300 DPI resolution.

When you finish the class, you will have created your first piece of printable art.

Woohoo!

You will use this information to duplicate the process over and over again until you decide to broaden your tools and skills.

This class will take you from complete newbie to action taker...

From pondering to accomplished...

From "I wish I could" to "I DID!"

Syllabus

  • Introduction - How to Make Art Printables Using Free Tools
  • Desire, Learning New Skills and Showing Up!
  • Tools You'll Need For This Course
  • Ipiccy, Flash and Course Updated Content
  • Update June 2021 - Another Site For Free Graphics
  • Find Your Graphics in Pixabay
  • Updated Material Where Else to Find Free Clip Art
  • Introducing PiZap
  • PiZap App
  • Introduction to Ninjaunits
  • Choosing Our Size and Background
  • Creating The Design Using PiZap
  • Additional Design Editing Options
  • Using Our Designs Interchangably Throughout The Course
  • Creating the Design on Ipiccy
  • Creating the Design on Canva
  • Creating Your Mockup
  • Create Your Watermark Using PiZap and Canva
  • Resize Image to 300 DPI
  • Image Ratio Resize & Other Bonus Material
  • Quick Note
  • Sign Up For Your Etsy Shop
  • Choose Your Shop Name
  • Create Your Listing
  • Upload Your Design Into Your Listing
  • Conclusion

Taught by

Dana Gore

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