![]() ![]() You will find your pattern in the upper right-hand corner in the “Patterns” window. This will create a seamless repeating pattern from your canvas. Once you have your motifs scattered and placed how you like, go to Edit > Define Pattern. The best part about a tossed pattern is that it doesn’t have to be perfect! Step 4: Select “Define Pattern” to save your seamless repeat to your Pattern folder Use this time to play around with different positions and sizes of your motif. This is what you want! Your repeat pattern is now starting to take shape. You will start seeing that same motif repeated on the opposite side. Begin placing your motifs so they fall off the edge and overlap the blue box. ![]() This will allow you to see how your pattern is looking as you start adding more motifs. Ensure that the motifs are placed within the canvas bounds (do not let any motifs fall off the edge just yet) Have each motif be on its own layer so you can easily duplicate and move motifs around. Next, begin placing your motif randomly around the canvas. I’m using a 1000px by 1000px canvas size. Step 2: Place motif around the canvasįirst, start by creating a square canvas. Feel free to use an existing piece of art, a logo, or brand mark to create a pattern. I’ll be using this shape to create a tossed repeat (there are many kinds of technical patterns, but we’ll get into that another time). I find it easier to sketch and build patterns on my iPad vs a keyboard and mouse, so Astropad Studio comes in handy for this step. I quickly sketched this simple floral motif in Photoshop using Astropad Studio. Let’s get started! Step 1: Draw a motif, shape, or re-use a drawing from your sketchbook. Today, I’ll be leading you step-by-step on how to create your own seamless pattern using this tool. In Photoshop, there is a handy tool that I use called “Pattern Preview.” This tool helps you build a seamless repeating pattern tile from your digital art. Knowing how to create a pattern tile from your art is a great skill to have in your artist toolbox, and using Astropad makes it even easier! Stationery design by Kayla Ann Typically, one or more motifs are created (digitally or traditionally) and then placed into a seamless repeat in Photoshop, Illustrator, or another program. You might be asking yourself: “What is Surface Pattern Design?” Surface Pattern Design is the practice of creating art for the surfaces of manufactured products including fabric, wallpaper, stationery, and clothing. Today I’ll be showing you this super easy tutorial for creating a seamless pattern in Photoshop.įor those of you that don’t know, Surface Pattern Design is a huge industry that has recently gained popularity. Hey there, it’s Kayla Ann! I’m an artist and illustrator who uses Astropad and Luna Display to create my vintage-inspired digital art. ![]()
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