Bright art, cosy vibes, and clever tools for pattern lovers
A 3D cube pattern in Procreate can be created using just two colours and blend modes, and this beginner-friendly tutorial walks you through the process step by step. You’ll learn how to build a seamless repeat while using simple techniques to create a surprisingly effective 3D illusion. Take your surface pattern designs to the next […]
Something cosy is coming! I’m launching a new monthly Pattern-Along Series in Procreate where we’ll create simple seasonal patterns on beautiful natural-fibre paper textures. It’s all done using my new Cosy Colouring Pattern Maker Canvas Set, which includes six handmade paper textures scanned from real plant fibres. Each month you’ll get free stamp brushes and […]
Let’s make a dreamy trailing tulip pattern that feels like a blooming garden! In this Procreate tutorial, I’ll show you how to add a colourful texture your florals for maximum impact using the diamond method and my trailing floral templates. The free stamp brushes and colour palette are ready for you inside the Pattern Maker’s […]
Let’s make a cosy halloween pattern in procreate! It’s never too early to prepare for Halloween! 🤣 No, seriously! if you’re an artist, it really isn’t!! Now is the perfect time to start designing spooky yet cozy patterns for print-on-demand platforms like Spoonflower, Redbubble, and Etsy. In this time-lapse, I’m creating a seamless Witchy Wildflowers pattern in Procreate, featuring enchanted […]
Hey, lovely readers, let’s dive in to time management for artists!! Ever find yourself staring at a blank canvas or a blinking cursor, wondering how on earth to organize your time as a full-time artist and content creator? Well, fear not, because today, I’m inviting you behind the scenes of my week to spill all […]
Hey there, fellow creatives! Are you ready for more easy seamless patterns in Procreate? Well, buckle up because today, I’m going to walk you through the process of creating a gorgeous watermelon seamless pattern using Procreate. And guess what? It’s easier than you might think! Worried you can’t draw? Fear not! Head over to The […]
Make a seamless diagonal stripe pattern in Procreate with me! It’s easier than you think! You don’t need to be able to draw to make this pattern as we’re going to be making it all with simple shapes! If you’re familiar with procreate and know how patterns work and are familiar things like snapping and […]
Learn how I organise my surface pattern design workflow with tags! Are you a surface pattern designer struggling to keep your workflow and files organised on your iOS/iPadOS/MacOS device? Well, I have a quick little trick for you which helps me keep on top of things! In this video, I’ll show you how to use […]
Learn how to make seamless background textures for your surface pattern designs! I love to use texture on my motifs and it really makes a pattern look pulled together if the background has some texture in it too. It’s easy to forget that this also needs to be perfectly seamless, but it’s easier than you […]
Watch diamond repeat floral pattern in Procreate! Get inspired by this speedy time lapse and take away useful techniques for quickly creating easy patterns using the diamond repeat method. In real time this design took me about 40 minutes and I didn’t plan it out in advance. Here’s the link for the drawing glove: https://amzn.to/43UuAzo […]
