From Procreate to Adobe Illustrator: A Surface Pattern Design Workflow

If you want to create vector motifs and patterns from your Procreate artwork, this class is for you. 

Join surface designer, Genna Blackburn, as she walks you through her method of vectorizing Procreate illustrations in Adobe Illustrator. First you will learn the specific way of drawing in Procreate to make vectorizing easier. Then you’ll take your drawings into Adobe Illustrator to vectorize using Image Trace.

In this class, you’ll learn how to:

• Pick a theme for your repeating pattern
• Effectively use layers in Procreate
• Prepare and export your Procreate file
• Bring your Procreate file into Adobe Illustrator
• Vectorize your illustrations using Image Trace
• Clean up your illustrations using simplify, the smooth tool and the pen tool

This class is for those who want to be able to vectorize simple motifs drawn in Procreate to be used as is, or to potentially make repeating patterns with later on.

A basic understanding of Adobe Illustrator and Procreate are required. If you aren’t already familiar with Procreate, go check out my class called A Beginner's Guide to Procreate: Digital Illustration on the iPad to get up and running quickly!

Class Freebie:
Download my custom Procreate brush that I use to create my own artwork at www.gennablackburn.com/procreate

• Intro
• Class Orientation
• Pick a Theme
• Draw Motifs in Procreate
• Export Procreate File
• Vectorize in Adobe Illustrator
• Cleaning Up Your Motifs
• Conclusion