Gouache Paisleys
Drawing to Digital Design
Master paisley motifs in gouache and turn them into print-ready designs.
Learn MoreCreate Paisleys That Sell
In this course you'll learn how to:
Always in Style
This traditional painted motif is so classic, it never feels dated. Clients consistently request these timeless designs from our studio for markets ranging from home decor to swimwear.
We are Longina Phillips Designs, and we sell our Textile designs to over 3000 clients globally
What's Inside
Module 1 — Preparation
Module 2 — Plan Your Design
Module 3 — Paint Your First Layers
Module 4 — Paint Your Second Layers
Module 5 — Paint Your Third Layers
Module 6 — Draw Your Key Lines
Module 7 — Clean Your Artwork
Module 8 — Adjust Your Colours
Module 9 — Create a Layout
Module 10 — Create Colourways
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27 Lessons
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Over 2.5 hrs of video lessons
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In depth workbook
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Motif template
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Colour palettes
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Industry-acknowledged completion certificate
In This Course You Will Learn
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Learn how to draw and paint paisley and Jacobean motifs
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Stylising, details and decorations that define a paisley
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Tips and tricks to using Gouache
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How to source inspiration
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Best practice painting techniques
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Cleaning up your artwork digitally
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5 different techniques to edit your colours in Photoshop
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How to design a border
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How to create colourways
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Tips and tricks to create a pleasing layout
WHAT STUDENTS SAY
“I’m happy to report that after doing this course one of my paisley designs was licensed through Patternbank!”
Claire Eden, Perth
It's a step-by-step instruction to success. You can be inspired and do every other design this way, not only paisley.
- Monika Sojda, Netherlands
Up Skill with People who Know about design
We are Longina Phillips Designs, a world-leading surface design studio.
We're proud creators of stunning textile and surface designs gracing the collections of world-renowned brands. As one of the world's leading studios, we've gathered an international ensemble of top-notch pros to share their design and painting skills with you.
Meet Your Instructors
Charis
Meet Charis (pronounced Careese). With fifteen years' of industry experience, Charis is one of our most senior designers. She studied Fashion and Textile Design at Uni before moving to the US to join the fashion teams of two behemoth retailers.
Zoom
Meet Zoom. He’s an amazing designer who has been painting for over 30 years. The technique is now second nature to him, which makes it look super easy. Don’t be too disheartened if yours doesn’t turn out exactly the same, at first. It may take you a few tries before you have the painted flowers that you’re proud of.
PLUS!
Expert and Peer Support
Access our COURSE COMPANION community group. A quiet support space where you can get clarity, ask questions, and move forward with your work if you feel stuck.s.
Knowledge Hub Access for life
Discover insights on topics you never considered asking about before! An expanding resource that addresses challenging inquiries.
Free Elements
We provide a sketch template so you can save time and jump straight into painting. Or of course use your own sketches.
