surface pattern design

  • Flower Pattern in Procreate Time Lapse

    This week I’m making a flower pattern in Procreate using my favourite diamond repeat method! I’d already drawn one similar to this for my portfolio, but it actually ended up being really different! In the original, I hadn’t joined up all the vines with each other. which is a thing I did in this one. […]

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  • Wavy Psychedelic Pattern Time Lapse

    Watch me make a wavy psychedelic surface pattern design in Procreate! I didn’t plan this in advance and it took me a few minutes of dithering to figure out what I wanted to do! This week’s pattern took me about 16 mins from start to finish.

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  • June Art Challenge Prompts

    Announcing the June art challenge prompts for #committedtocreate2023

    Since January this year, I’ve been hosting the #committedtocreate2023 art challenge over on Instagram and it’s been so much fun! It’s hard to pick my favourite part: seeing your lovely artwork, or making new friends along the way!

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  • How to Resize Pattern Tiles for Spoonflower

    Do you want to learn how to resize pattern tiles for Spoonflower so they have the correct width and resolution without any white lines? Look no further – in this video, I will teach you the techniques you need to know in Adobe Photoshop to get the job done! From understanding the basics of resizing […]

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  • Seamless Patterns In Procreate + Free Wallpaper

    For this week’s Seamless pattern in Procreate I decided to do a reworking of one of my most popular patterns. These gorgeous candy hearts. I knew I was going to draw swirling hearts, but other than that I didn’t plan the pattern out in advance. It took me about 18 mins from start to finish. […]

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  • How to Fix and Prevent White Lines in Illustrator

    Are you trying to prevent white lines in your exports from Adobe Illustrator but don’t know how to go about it? Do you wish you knew what was even causing them in the first place? This post will make the process so easy to understand! I’ll explain what causes those white seams in your Adobe […]

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  • Sunflower Seamless Pattern Procreate Time Lapse

    Are you ready to get creative? Making a sunflower seamless pattern using Procreate is easier than you’d think! With a few little tricks, you can transform your favourite art program into a mini-studio for incredible pattern creations. This sunflower seamless pattern took me about 30 mins to make from start to finish. I love how […]

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  • Using the Screen Blend Mode in Procreate

    Are you interested in learning how to use the screen blend mode in Procreate to create cute glossy lettering? Look no further! This video is your quick start guide to creating beautiful, eye-catching lettering within minutes. You’ll learn step-by-step how to use both the screen and colour burn blend modes. This is the fourth and […]

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  • Procreate Time Lapse: Rainbow Leaf Pattern

    Another week, another Procreate time lapse! This week I made a rainbow coloured leafy pattern. Get inspired by this speedy time lapse and take away useful techniques for creating easy patterns using the diamond method. This design took me about 30 minutes to make and I didn’t plan the design before filming. Until I hit […]

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  • How to Use Linear Burn in Procreate + Free Procreate Brush

    Learn how to use the linear burn blend mode in Procreate to add depth and detail to your surface pattern designs and illustrations! This video tutorial will guide you through the entire process, from selecting the blend mode to adjusting the intensity for bringing your illustrations to life. With with step-by-step instructions, you will soon […]

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