Rebecca Flaherty

Bright art, cosy vibes, and clever tools for pattern lovers

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You can find all my in depth classes on Skillshare.

If you haven’t heard of Skillshare before, all you need to know is that is is like the Netflix of education!

For one monthly fee you can take all my classes plus any of the thousands of other classes available. 

You can also watch lots of my tutorials for free on YouTube!

If you are new to Skillshare you can get 1 month free when you join using the link in the image above or on the pages below.

Some of these classes also have a free lesson to watch right here!

Streamline your Print on Demand Workflow with Affinity Photo

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Learn how to build an Adobe portfolio website for your surface pattern designs and illustrations. Having an online hub where you can send clients to browse your artwork is essential if you want to start pitching to companies and getting your artwork licensed.

How to Build an Adobe Portfolio Website

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Simple Sell Sheets for Surface Pattern Design

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Animating Surface Pattern Designs in Procreate

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Simple Sell Sheets for Surface Pattern Design

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Stylised Floral Illustrations in Procreate with Custom Stamp Brushes

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Animating Surface Pattern Designs in Procreate

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Make Easy-Peasy Half Drop Patterns in Procreate

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Turn Your Procreate Patterns in to a Repeat with Smart Objects in Photoshop

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Learn to Create Your Own Digital Canvas Effects

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Save Time with Reusable Social Media Templates

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Surface Design : Seamless Background Textures

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Apple Sidecar : Use Your iPad as a Graphics Tablet

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Surface Design : Seamless Watercolour Stripes

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In this easy Procreate tutorial for beginners, I’m showing you how to create a seamless ombre/gradient background that looks like a dreamy sunset sky. 🌞🌸

You’ll learn:
✔️ How to blend colours for a beautiful ombré effect
✔️ Tips for choosing harmonious colours
✔️ How to use the Curves adjustment tool to make your colours pop
✔️ How to add soft texture with Procreate’s default brushes using blend modes
✔️ How to make your background tile seamlessly for use in pattern design!

This is the perfect base layer for your surface pattern designs—you can reuse it over and over with different motifs.

📥  Download the FREE stuff here: https://rebeccaflaherty.com/the-pattern-makers-toolkit/

⏭️ Video Chapters
00:00:41 Canvas Setup
01:41:05 Choosing Colours
03:33:26 Building the Gradient
05:06:02 Making it Seamless
10:35:03 Adding Texture
14:43:15 Testing the Tile
16:13:05 Using Your Background


🎁 Join the Pattern Maker's Toolkit for free
https://rebeccaflaherty.com/the-pattern-makers-toolkit/

🔗 Find out more on my website:
https://rebeccaflaherty.com/seamless-ombre-background-in-procreate/

💡 Join me on Skillshare + get 30 days free!
https://skl.sh/3FK9RF1

✏️ MoKo Apple Pencil Grip:
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(affiliate link!)

Music licensed from Uppbeat Premium
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#ProcreatePattern #ombre  #PatternDesign #ThePatternMakersToolkit #ProcreateTutorial #SurfacePatternDesign #gradients

🧑‍⚖️ All artwork ©Rebecca Flaherty 2025
Create a Seamless Ombre Gradient Background in Procreate | Beginner Tutorial
A slower version of the chevron shape from this full tutorial as requested!
https://youtu.be/eg7UkMJpUMc

Let me know if you want me to do more videos like this!

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Music licensed from Uppbeat Premium
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©Rebecca Flaherty 2025
Procreate Q&A How to make a chevron shape for pattern making
In this intermediate Procreate tutorial, I’ll guide you through creating a beautiful Arts and Crafts-style wallpaper pattern inspired by the iconic works of John Henry Dearle (one of William Morris's designer buddies!)

We’ll be using a rectangular template from my Arts and Crafts Wallpaper Set, but you can also follow along freehand if you prefer. This design features a clever two-layout option: flip it horizontally for a fresh look. Plus, we’ll simplify those intricate twisting leaves, borrowing inspiration from the famous Compton Wallpaper, designed by John Henry Dearle.

This tutorial is perfect for cozy drawing sessions or as a way to level up your pattern-making skills! 

🔗 Links in Description:
📍 Pinterest Board https://uk.pinterest.com/loveletteredbybekki/william-morris-%2B-arts-crafts-inspiration/
💠 Arts and Crafts Wallpaper Templates https://etsy.me/4hlDUnj
🌼 Compton Wallpaper https://www.rawpixel.com/image/8314294/image-flower-art-public-domain

📌 Don’t forget:
If you’re new to diamond repeat patterns, this tutorial is packed with tips to help you understand not just how to create them but also why they work!
https://youtu.be/wPm7Ta42Kz0

#ProcreateTutorial #SeamlessPattern #WilliamMorris #PatternDesign

🧩 Pattern Maker Canvas Arts & Crafts Wallpaper Templates
https://beccaflaherty.etsy.com

⏭️ 00:00:10 Video Chapters
01:17 Importing the Canvas
02:38 The Sketch Group
05:12 The Pattern Group
13:52 Building The Tile
16:08 Testing the Repeat
17:52 Finishing up

🎁 Join the Pattern Maker's Toolkit for free
https://rebeccaflaherty.com/the-pattern-makers-toolkit/

🔗 Find out more on my website:
https://rebeccaflaherty.com/arts-crafts-wallpaper-patterns/

💡 Join me on Skillshare + get 30 days free!
https://skl.sh/3FK9RF1

✏️ MoKo Apple Pencil Grip:
https://amzn.to/3U99Gdm
(affiliate link!)

Music licensed from Uppbeat Premium
Get 3 tracks a month for free:
https://uppbeat.io/?referral=flaherty-5zbmh
(affiliate link!)

🧑‍⚖️ All artwork ©Rebecca Flaherty 2025
In terms of copyright and licensing, I remain the copyright holder for the motifs and the patterns I am making in the videos, but you have my permission to sell whatever patterns you make using them in places like Spoonflower or Redbubble AS LONG AS YOU’VE MADE IT YOUR OWN IN SOME WAY BY CHANGING THE, COLOURS AND FLORAL SHAPES ❤️ 

Artwork that is a straight up copy of this tutorial may not be used commercially.

Do bear in mind that you won’t be able to license it anywhere under any kind of exclusive terms because the motifs, the artwork within the patterns have been used first used here by me in this video and also will be used by multiple other artists as well as you and you could wind up in trouble if you’ve told your buyer they are buying an exclusive design and then they see those motifs in someone else’s art somewhere!

All artwork © Rebecca Flaherty 2025
Create Stunning Arts & Crafts Wallpaper Patterns in Procreate | Intermediate Tutorial
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