Create Your Own Procreate Plaid and Patterned Brushes

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About This Class

Hey there! I’m sure it is no surprise that I am posting yet another Procreate brush class: I am obsessed! This class, however, is quite different from Procreate Brushes to Make and Sell and Simple Brushes in Procreate for Quick Compositions. If you have been in those two classes, you’ve learned plenty about custom Procreate brushes, but I still have more info for you! This new class will focus on producing pattern brushes. They feature full seamless repeats and can be oh-so-versatile.

In this class, Procreate Plaid and Pattern Brushes, I will show you some of my illustration and pattern design methodology, and ways to use pattern to create brushes. In the class, I take you from start to finish in creating a full seamless repeat pattern (or two…. or three). OK, it is more like a half a dozen, haha. Patterns are the basis for these types of brushes. And, I have techniques to save the pattern in many iterations. One of my goals is to show you how easy it is to adjust these brushes once they are made. The star of the show is definitely creating and using patterns to create these brushes. Of course, in the end I take you through the creation of a complete artwork, from start to finish, and show you examples. You will surprise yourself with what you can accomplish and how truly unique and lovely the finished work is.

In this class I’ll walk you through:

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

• tips for creating varied and appealing brushes

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

• adjusting patterns to perfect the look of your art and adding elements in the background and on motifs

• methods to keep brushes fully editable for later adjustments

If you’re an aspiring designer with a 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 brushes from seamless patterns and methods to improve efficiency in doing so.

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 brush 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 Easy Watercolour Seamless Patterns in Procreate using Brushes

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

Lesson 1: Overview, Ideas and Planning

In this lesson, I will show you the objectives for class and explain the merits of the technique I use. I walk you through the beginning of planning. I show you many pattern brushes I have created using these techniques.

Lesson 2: Laying the Plaid Foundation

In this lesson, I will break down the complete process of creating the two different plaids: a buffalo check and a regular tartan plaid. I show you everything you need to know to create the patterns which we will be using to create the brushes.

Lesson 3: Creating the Plaid Brushes

In this lesson, I will explain the process of creating each brush and I will review the settings and sizing. I will show you some of the key techniques I use and explain every step of the way. By the end of the lesson, you will have at least 2 new brushes!

Lesson 4: Creating Patterns for Brushes

This is the lesson in which I teach you about creating more patterns by creating additional seamless tiles. We will use draw assist and many other strategies to perfect our swatch. Then we make it into a brush and do a bunch of experimental testing to perfect it, with changes on the brush settings.

Lesson 5: Additional Ideas and Organization

In this lesson, we start getting to the composition of the final artwork. You will see me use several different techniques to add interest and detail. I show you the texture brushes I have created, and I explain the settings. Throughout the process you learn much more about brushes. I will also review my methods for staying organized.

Lesson 6: Quick Composition Strategies

At this stage, I show you a quick layout, and I will demonstrate the use of the brushes. This is the last step, and in this lesson, I will be working on foreground, middle ground, and background. This will show you just how versatile this technique can be and how valuable experimentation is in your development as a designer.

Lesson 7: Conclusion and Next Steps

We will conclude everything in this lesson.

Concepts covered:

Concepts covered include but are not limited to Procreate pattern brush design, Procreate repeat patterns, layering, transparency, Procreate brush stamps, Procreate canvas settings, Procreate snapping and guides, Procreate floral repeat pattern brush creation, art licensing, creating original brush stamps in Procreate, the Brush Studio in Procreate, adjusting Procreate brushes, sizing of documents and brushes, using the streamline setting in the brush studio, 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 simple plaid and then the buffalo check. Work through each of the lessons, applying the concepts as I teach them. Try to create at least one original pattern brush, and experiment with changing settings on the brushes provided. Create final composition showing the use of the brushes you have created. Once complete, post it here to share with your fellow classmates.

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