Surface Pattern Design for Licensing in Procreate (or Adobe Photoshop)

In this class, I’m going to show how I use Procreate to create surface pattern designs for licensing.  You’ll see my whole process from finding inspiration, creating motifs and finally designing a pattern.  Along the way, you’ll learn bonus tips and tricks that will help you create stunning designs.  

This class is mostly taught in Procreate, but the techniques can be used in Photoshop as well.  I include a bonus video of how to create a simple pattern in Photoshop.  

What you'll learn:

• Finding inspiration from the world around you
• Sketching in Procreate
• Creating colour palettes
• Colouring in Procreate
• Pattern design in Procreate
• Pattern design in Photoshop including the use of smart objects

What you'll need:

• iPad Pro
• Apple pencil
• Procreate App (version 5x) 
• Adobe Photoshop (optional)

Resources:

• Brushes:
  • Free with Procreate
    • 6b Pencil
    • Ink Bleed
    • Dry Ink
  • Purchased:
    • Bardot Gouache Dry **
• Colour Palettes (Pinterest Board)
• Dress Mockup **

** If you purchase one of these brush collections or the dress mockup, I receive a small commission.  I can assure you that I will only recommend brushes and mockups that I use and love!

Music: Firefly

• Introduction
• Gathering Inspiration
• Tools & Techniques
• Creating Colour Palettes
• Sketching
• Adding Colour
• Creating a Pattern in Procreate
• Creating a Pattern in Photoshop
• Final Words