Welcome to the Procreate and Photoshop edition of my elaborate hand drawn half drop repeat pattern series! This is an intermediate level, super comprehensive class all about patterning making using Procreate and Photoshop. If you love Procreate and you want to take your pattern making to the next level, this class is for you :) 
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WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?:
All illustrators and surface pattern designers with a basic/intermediate knowledge of Procreate and Photoshop as well as pattern making. I will not be going over the basic functions of these programs.
<a href="https://skl.sh/2Wekbfk" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"></a>WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
Supplies you will need to create the class project:
<ul><li>2 pieces of paper of the exact same size. I use A3 (297 x 420mm)</li>
<li>General drawing supplies. Pencil and eraser.</li>
<li>iPad, Apple pencil and Procreate app.</li>
<li>Desktop/laptop with Adobe Photoshop. 2021 version if you would like to use the new Pattern View mode.</li>
</ul>WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
In this class I will be sharing my technique for creating elaborate hand drawn half drop repeating patterns using 2 pieces of paper, coloring them in Procreate and finishing them Photoshop and much more.
We will cover the following:
<ul><li>The pros of working with Photoshop.</li>
<li>The limitations of Procreate.</li>
<li>How to build an elaborate hand draw half drop pattern from start to finish.</li>
<li>How to design motifs in Procreate for secondary or coordinating patterns.</li>
<li>How to use Photoshop Pattern View mode.</li>
<li>The 2 reasons why you should not repeat your motifs in your pattern collections or portfolio.</li>
<li>How to simply make your patterns more complex and interesting.</li>
<li>How to create an implied repeat.</li>
<li>How to professionally present your patterns.</li>
<li>And many tips along the way to make better and more interesting patterns.</li>
</ul>I am so excited to share my tips with you and to see what you all come up with in your class projects!
xoxo Kristina
If you are looking to learn this technique using Adobe Illustrator instead I have 2 courses you can check out:
<a href="https://skl.sh/2AJHeHS" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Adobe Illustrator</a>
<a href="https://skl.sh/2CnwrEY" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Adobe Draw on the iPad</a>
Links mentioned in class:
<ul><li><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/biodivlibrary/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Vintage Botanical Flora Illustrations on Flickr</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/bibliodyssey/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">More Vintage Illustrations on Flickr</a></li>
<li>Lauren Hom's <a href="https://www.homsweethom.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Homwork Newsletter with free Procreate brushes each week.</a></li>
<li>Maja Faber's <a href="https://faberdesign.co/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Procreate Brushes Faber &amp; Co.</a></li>
</ul>My LINKS:
<ul><li>My Facebook group for aspiring full time creatives. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/emmakisstina.insiders/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">JOIN HERE.</a></li>
<li>My Creative Business Newsletter: I'd like to invite you to join my mailing list with tons of free resources for inspiring and building your creative business. <a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5da8a89e9a2810000fd78ba3" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">SIGN UP HERE</a></li>
<li>Instagram @emmakisstina. <a href="https://instagram.com/emmakisstina" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">FOLLOW ME.</a></li>
<li>Also please remember to press the FOLLOW button here on Skillshare to be notified of upcoming classes and news. Write a review too :)</li>
<li>Plus check out my <a href="https://www.skillshare.com/user/emmakisstina" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">PROFILE PAGE</a> to learn more about all the other amazing classes I am teaching here on Skillshare. I've organized them into categories for you, yay!</li>
<li>Want even more illustration classes? Check out the <a href="https://www.skillshare.com/browse/illustration?via=header" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Skillshare Illustration section here.</a></li>
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Welcome to Class

Pep Talk & Pros and Cons of Photoshop and Procreate

Supplies Needed & Your Class Project

Sketching Your Half Drop Pattern

Color Your Pattern Swatches in  Procreate

Adding Texture in Procreate

Procreate Timelapses

A Look at Building a Half Drop Pattern in Photoshop

Build Your Swatch in Photoshop 1

Build Your Swatch in Photoshop 2

Build your Swatch in Photoshop 3

Why You Shouldn't Repeat Motifs in Your Pattern Collections

Coordinate Patterns Motifs in Procreate

How to use Photoshop Pattern Preview

How to Simply Make Your Patterns More Complex

An Implied Repeat Pattern & Setting up a Sell Sheet

A Final Look at Our Mini Dahlias Collection

Next Steps & Thanks for Watching!

Hand Drawn Half Drop Repeat Patterns: Procreate & Photoshop Edition

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