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
How to Make a Waffle in Adobe Illustrator
I had a busy few days so I thought I would post a quick tutorial today and teach you how to make a waffle. I chose a waffle because it is a good lesson in using simple shading to create
5 Ways to Find Inspiration for Your next Pattern: What to Do When You Run Out of Ideas?
We have all had those days when we run out of ideas. Everything we try to make starts to look flat or has already been done and we just need to take a step back so we can reset our
Surface Pattern Design: Q and A
When I thought about getting into surface pattern design I had a ton of questions. Do I need to be good at drawing? Can I learn from the internet or would I benefit from formal schooling? All of these questions
Showcasing your Artwork: How to make a Polaroid Garland
I am always looking for new ways to show off my patterns and designs so when I started to get into Polaroids I thought I could make my own Polaroids to feature my designs. To make this tutorial as easy as
Design Challenge #6: Design a pattern about something on your bucket list
I am not a thrill seeker. Rollercoasters beyond the scope of what is offered at Disneyland scare me, but for some reason, the idea of floating in the air in a hot air balloon I'm ok with. Ever since I
Design Challenge #4: Design a Pattern Based on a Song
The 4th entry of my surface pattern design challenge is finally here and it was probably the challenge I was most excited about. If you want to enter the design challenge you can still do so by visiting the link
Design Challenge #3 Design a Pattern Based on Your Favorite Memory
Welcome to the third installment of my Surface Pattern Design Challenge. If you want to see a full list of challenges click here. It's not too late to join the challenge. You can do so by tagging your designs with
10 Illustrator Tools Every Surface Pattern Designer Should Know
Most Surface Pattern Designers use Illustrator as their main tool for creating their designs. Illustrator has hundreds of useful tools that can be used to create beautiful patterns but if you try to learn all of them you are going
