Using Photoshop to create a repeat pattern
I decided to use Photoshop to recreate a location drawing sketch from Sunday's trip to Dundee. Whilst I normally scan in straight from my sketchbook and then modify, I used Photoshop to draw with instead.
I had drawn a quick study of a building so I was keen to play with colour as the shapes were so interesting. I began by constructing each building separately and then adding in colour and shapes. I was working with around 20+ layers so it began to get a tad confusing ;-)
Flattening the image was exciting as I began to see the image beginning to form. It was my intention to use the sketch as a repeat pattern so I tinkered with the sizing and added a background colour. As this was an experiment I would be inclined to use a brighter palette and would also use more curves. I do miss the quirky lines that would normally be apparent in my scanned sketches but overall I was pleased with the overall outcome.
The finished piece :-)
