My Surface Pattern Design Workflow

I get a lot of people asking me about my workflow from sketch to a repeating pattern, so here is my most frequent workflow. It does vary depending on client requirements, but this is probably my most frequent process:

Workflow:
1 - Sketch motif(s) in Procreate
2 - Colour motif(s) in Procreate
3 - Airdrop to Photoshop on iMac
4 - Convert to Smart Object - this is so I can recolour and resize easily.
5 - Add motif to my pattern file (typically a 3000x3000px, 300 dpi)
6 - Repeat for each motif
7 - Compose pattern
8 - You're done!

Apps/Programs used:
Procreate® version 5.2.6 : https://procreate.art/
Photoshop**: https://prf.hn/l/aQwqNdg

Equipment used:
iPad Pro 12.9 inch (3rd Gen): https://amzn.to/3bgkgM0
Apple Pencil (2nd Gen): https://amzn.to/3NaPnpL

Procreate Brushes:
6b Pencil - native Procreate brush
Script - native Procreate brush
Inka - native Procreate brush
A selection of brushes from Lisa Glanz's Nitty Gritty Brushbox for Procreate**: https://bit.ly/3zSKZsi
A selection of brushes from Lisa Glanz's Effortless Gouache Collection**: https://bit.ly/3zUOWNh

Bathroom Mockup by Creatsy**: https://crmrkt.com/VgOod0
Music: Enlighten Me by Klaus Hergersheimer https://shutr.bz/3tLN1Xh

MY ONLINE COURSES
🎬 The Art & Joy of Surface Pattern Design: https://bit.ly/3ql1ash - use coupon: YTFRIENDS for 20% off.
🏆 Skillshare - A selection of short courses → https://skl.sh/3RoUrJ2

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https://melarmstrong.com/

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