Introduction to Hand-Painting on Clothing

A course by Amy Isles Freeman , Artist

Artist. Brighton, United Kingdom.
Joined October 2021

Learn to paint unique linear designs by hand that transform garments into meaningful works of art

98% positive reviews (94)
3,588 students
Audio: English
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Learn to paint unique linear designs by hand that transform garments into meaningful works of art

The clothes we wear are a form of self-expression. Artist Amy Isles Freeman takes this art form a step further by using clothing as a canvas for her hand-painted designs. Her artwork has been featured on garments by Vans, Dickies, Finisterre, Ragyard, and Birdsong London.

In this online course, Amy walks you through her creative process when painting articles of clothing with acrylics. Learn how to design, sketch, and paint any garment to express your inner artist.

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What will you learn in this online course?

12 lessons & 14 downloads

Materials
4 minutes, 18 seconds
Drawing
10 minutes, 28 seconds
Colour Mixing
7 minutes, 9 seconds
Mark Making
10 minutes, 14 seconds
Planning Out and Stenciling
4 minutes, 7 seconds
  • 98% positive reviews (94)
  • 3,588 students
  • 12 lessons (1h 16m)
  • 14 additional resources (3 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: English
  • English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Create a hand-painted illustration on a garment of clothing with acrylic.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

This course is for anyone who wants to give new life to an article of clothing or textile piece with painting techniques.

Requirements and materials

No previous experience is needed.

To take this course, all you need is the item you want to paint, acrylic paint, and paintbrushes.


Reviews

3,588 Students
94 Reviews
98% Positive ratings

Amy Isles Freeman

A course by Amy Isles Freeman

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Artist

Amy Isles Freeman is a UK-based artist, specializing in painting clothes, creating murals, and designing for print. Her work is joyful and celebratory, focusing on the exploration of the female experience. She studied drawing at Falmouth University in Cornwall, UK, and graduated in 2014. She went on to launch her own business selling her artwork, and was eventually scouted by Le Bon Marché and Liberty London.

She has since gone on to create colorful, bold, and playful designs for clothing both with paint and screen printing. Amy has collaborated with brands like Toast, Vans, Dickies, Finisterre, Ragyard, and Birdsong London, painting custom pieces and designing printed clothing.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • Influences
  • U2

    Gathering Resources

    • Materials
    • Mood Board and Garment
    • Drawing
    • Colour Mixing
  • U3

    Painting

    • Mark Making
    • Planning Out and Stenciling
    • Painting Free Hand
    • Painting with Stencils
  • U4

    Next Steps

    • Photographing for Social Media
    • Other Garments
  • FP

    Final project

    • Introduction to Hand-Painting on Clothing

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Introduction to Hand-Painting on Clothing. Craft course by Amy Isles Freeman

Introduction to Hand-Painting on Clothing

A course by Amy Isles Freeman
Artist. Brighton, United Kingdom.
Joined October 2021
  • 98% positive reviews (94)
  • 3,588 students