How to create an advanced repeating pattern from pen

Introduction In this blog post, I will describe how to create an advanced repeating pattern from pen. To create a simple pattern, refer to How to create a Pattern in Adobe Illustrator. To create an advanced repeating pattern from watercolours, refer to How to create a Complex Seamless Pattern from Watercolours. Prerequisites To create an advanced repeatingContinue reading “How to create an advanced repeating pattern from pen”

How to create a complex seamless pattern from watercolours

Introduction In this blog post, I will describe how to create a complex seamless pattern from watercolours. To create a simple pattern, see How to create a Pattern in Adobe Illustrator. Prerequisites To create a complex pattern using my methods, ensure that you have access to the following items first: Choosing your pattern elements If thisContinue reading “How to create a complex seamless pattern from watercolours”

Step-by-step tutorial on creating swatches in Adobe Illustrator

If you’re anything like me, you find swatches in Adobe Illustrator mind-boggling and darn right annoying. Hopefully I can demystify creating swatches in this step-by-step tutorial. In this tutorial, I am using my own RHA swatches for example purposes. Before beginning the tutorial, what exactly are swatches? Swatches are named colours, tints, gradients and patternsContinue reading “Step-by-step tutorial on creating swatches in Adobe Illustrator”