Create a Funky Abstract Pattern in Procreate using the Half Drop Repeat Technique

Learn how to create a funky abstract seamless pattern on your iPad!

If you’re on your surface pattern design journey and want to learn how to create your patterns just by using your iPad, this class is for you.  I’m going to show you how you can draw some basic funky shapes inspired by the objects around you, then arrange them into a seamless pattern using the half-drop repeat technique, all on the iPad using Procreate. 

What you’ll get out of in this class:

• How to draw motifs that a suitable for a pattern
• How to arrange your motifs into a seamless pattern using the half-drop repeat technique
• How to test your pattern to ensure it is seamless
• How to apply your pattern tile to products
• BONUS: Colour Palette (just download from the projects section, send to your iPad and open in Procreate)

Who is it for?

This class is for surface pattern designers and digital illustrators with an interest in pattern design in Procreate on the iPad.  You don't need to be a pro, but some basic understanding of Procreate and pattern design is recommended.

What you’ll need:

• An Apple iPad Pro ** (I recommend this one)
• An Apple pencil ** (I use the 2nd generation one)
• Procreate App installed (download from here)

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• Welcome
• What you'll need for your project
• Finding shapes for inspiration
• How to setup your canvas
• Drawing the shapes
• Create your half-drop repeat pattern
• Testing your pattern
• Final words
• BONUS: Timeplase