About This Class
In this class, we’ll create a beautiful seamless trailing floral pattern from start to finish using Procreate. You’ll learn how to build a flowing vine structure, test your repeat early and often, and develop a balanced layout that works perfectly as a repeating design. This process is approachable and methodical, making it easy to follow along and apply to your own style.
We’ll begin by constructing a strong base using guides and simple sketching techniques, then gradually build complexity by adding leaves, flowers, and thoughtful spacing. Along the way, you’ll see how important it is to test your repeat frequently so you can fix issues before moving on to inking and color. This step-by-step approach keeps things manageable and helps you avoid frustration later.
By the end of the class, you’ll have a polished, seamless floral pattern complete with color, texture, and finishing details. You’ll also gain a repeatable workflow you can use for future designs, whether you’re creating surface patterns, prints, or digital products.
In this class I'll walk you through…
…building a trailing floral repeat pattern in Procreate, from the very first vine sketch to the final tiled pattern. I’ll show you how to test your repeat properly, refine your composition, and add color and texture in a way that keeps everything cohesive. You’ll also learn a few practical tricks for fixing problem areas and making your pattern feel full and balanced.
The Key Concepts I will Include
This class is very much about building confidence through process. If something doesn’t work the first time, that’s completely normal—we’ll test, adjust, and improve as we go. By the end, you’ll feel much more comfortable creating patterns that actually repeat properly.
Seamless repeat construction, using guides for alignment, building a flowing vine structure, testing repeats with duplication, spacing and composition for pattern design, sketch refinement, inking techniques with pressure variation, creating and applying color palettes, layering and clipping masks, adding texture and detail, fixing edge alignment issues, final repeat assembly, evaluating and improving pattern balance.
The Curriculum
- Intro – Overview of Trailing Floral Pattern Workflow (0:53)
- Lesson 1 – Setting Up Canvas and Drawing Base Vine Structure (7:49)
- Lesson 2 – Testing Repeat Layout and Adjusting Vine Flow (6:52)
- Lesson 3 – Adding Leaves and Flowers to Build Composition (8:49)
- Lesson 4 - Repeat Testing and Pattern Refinement (8:32)
- Lesson 5 - Textures and Details to Finalize (4:50)
- Lesson 6 – The Final Reveal and A Mockup or Two (11:43)
Featured Products
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