Free Vector Patterns: Mini Outlined Flowers
Mini Outlined Flowers This freebie comes in two colors so if you are using Adobe Illustrator you can find the red color like in the picture above in your swatches panel. If you would like a different color for the patter
Top 5 Free Mockups for Surface Pattern Design
When you start building your portfolio, you shouldn't just throw your patterns in a book and hope for the best. Companies want to see what your patterns might look like on different products so having mockups to compliment pictures of
How to Make Your Own Textures in Adobe Illustrator
A few weeks ago you might remember I taught you how to add texture to your patterns. This is a continuation of that tutorial except you are going to learn how to make your own textures. After reading this tutorial,
How to Fix Gaps in Your Surface Pattern Designs
Whenever you are creating patterns, specifically tossed patterns, you would have probably run into the awkward gap problem where you can't quite place the elements in your pattern right. One side of your pattern block looks great, but there are
How to Add Texture to Your Pattern
Adding vector textures to your patterns is so simple in Illustrator and is just a matter of layering. If you know how to create a repeat pattern this tutorial is going to be easy, however, if you don't know how
My 2018 New Year’s Resolutions
As 2017 comes to an end I thought I would reflect on the goals I would like to achieve in 2018. I decided I wanted a manageable amount of resolutions to have a better chance of completing them all so