Clone Tool for Constructing Seamless Repeat Patterns in Proc

About This Class

In this class we delve a little deeper into a few obscure Procreate settings like the clone brush, gradient map and the curves adjustments (and probably a few more along the way).

In this class I’ll walk you through:

• my step-by-step methodical method for making seamless patterns in Procreate

• tips for creating compositions for a really varied and appealing pattern repeat using brushes

• my workflow for use of layers and other great features like snapping

• adjusting patterns to perfect the flow and adding elements in the second iteration of the design

• fully seamless watercolour background creation

• methods for keeping the swatch fully editable for later adjustments and recoloring

If you’re an aspiring pattern designer with a good basic knowledge of Procreate, you’ll be able to go through all the steps. This class will benefit anyone who wishes to simplify creation of seamless patterns and methods to improve efficiency.

The key concepts I will include:

• review of my brush alterations and adjustments

• a look at Procreate brushes and their various idiosyncrasies

• approaches you can take in your creative work

This is an ideal class for you, even if you are not sure what you will use the pattern for, whether it be for fabric design for sites like Spoonflower, scrapbooking paper, custom web graphics, or whatever! Learning new Procreate workflows is always desirable. I guarantee you will create something really appealing, and it’s so much fun, once you get the hang of it!

Intro to Clone Tool for Constructing Seamless Repeat Patterns in Procreate

This short intro will give you an over all overview of the class.

Lesson 1: Ideas to Spark Creativity

In this lesson, I will show you the objectives for class and explain the use of Creative Commons license items. We download a usable file into my Creative Cloud from on my desktop and I show you how ideal this is for then accessing the file on my iPad. I review all the originals we will use to create the repeat tile from.

Lesson 2: Demonstration of the Entire Process

In this lesson, I will break down the complete process of creating a seamless pattern using the clone tool. I start by showing you how to import a texture for use in class.

Lesson 3: Deep Dive into Settings

In this lesson, we will look really closely at the setting in the brush studio.

Lesson 4: Perfecting a Challenging Pattern

This is the lesson in which I teach you about creating a complex pattern seamless tile using reflections. We are left with an obvious area that needs to be filled. I show you a bunch of solutions using brushes as we work our way through this lesson.

Lesson 5: Using the Swatch in Photoshop

I want to take a minute here to show you the use of the swatch in Photoshop. I end the lesson back in Procreate where I show you how to produce a combo swatch.

Lesson 6: Final Pattern Testing and Correcting

At this stage, we pull our layout together, and I will correct the small details that make it work. I bump up the contrast on the white of the leaves and many other small adjustments. We take a quick look at color adjustments and talk about next steps. This is the last step, and in this lesson, I will be wrapping up. This will show you just how versatile this technique can be and how valuable experimentation is in your development as a surface pattern designer.

Lesson 7: Using the Brushes for Finished Art

Here we will use the brushes in our finished art to see how they turned out.

Lesson 8: Conclusion, Mockup and Next Steps

We will conclude everything in this lesson. I show you a couple of quick mock-ups with the pattern and we end with a chat about next steps.

Concepts covered:

Concepts covered include but are not limited to using iCloud, the clone tool in Procreate, Procreate seamless repeat pattern design, Procreate repeat Patterns using the clone brush, layering, transparency, Procreate brush stamps, Procreate canvas settings, using the curves, using Gradient Map, hue and saturation adjustments, selecting and feathering, Procreate snapping and guides, Procreate pattern brush creation, art licensing, creating original textural brush stamps in Procreate, the Brush Studio in Procreate, adjusting Procreate brushes, sizing of documents and brushes, compositions with brush stamps, adding texture brush stamps, procreate brushes for adding interest, workflow best practices, painting best practice, Procreate composites, techniques with paints and blending, and much more.

You will get…

• 51 minutes of direction from an instructor who has been in graphic design business and education for over 40 years

• knowledge of multiple ways to solve each design challenge

• an outline with links to further research

• a list of helpful online sites to further your education into surface pattern design

Project Description

Challenge yourself today and download and install the Procreate brushes provided to get started on your pattern design. Start by creating the watercolour background. Work through each of the lessons, applying the concepts as I teach them. Try to create at least one brush, and experiment with changing settings on the brushes provided. Create a watercolour floral abstract seamless pattern repeat. Once complete, try using it on a mock-up and post it here to share with your fellow classmates.

Who this course is for:

• Procreate users wanting to learn more about surface pattern design.