Do you use Photoshop for pattern design? Well, I rarely do because I find it harder to use than Illustrator. Fortunately, now we can make seamless patterns using Photoshop actions. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. That means I get ... Continue reading
How to make custom brushes in Photoshop
One of the first things I learned to do in Photoshop, besides basic photo editing, was how to make custom brushes. At first, I used brushes made by other designers to add that extra something to my projects. Then I ... Continue reading
How to make animated GIFs in Photoshop
Do you use GIFs? I’m crazy about them and I often use them when I talk to friends online. I also love to use them in blog posts, and in this tutorial, I want to show you how easy it ... Continue reading
Hand-Drawn Striped Patterns in Illustrator
In this week’s tutorial, I want to show you how easy it is to create seamless hand-drawn striped patterns using Illustrator. You can use your doodles or lines created with Illustrator’s brush tools. If you draw on paper, you will ... Continue reading
Convert Photoshop patterns into Illustrator pattern swatches
I love using Photoshop to create different patterns and textures, like glitter or gold foil textures. Sometimes, I need those patterns in Illustrator and I like to use pattern swatches instead of clipping masks. In this tutorial, I’m going to ... Continue reading
How to make seamless floral wreaths in Illustrator
I love making and using brushes in Illustrator. In this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to turn your drawings into seamless floral wreaths using Illustrator’s pattern brush tool. These floral wreaths are very easy to make and they ... Continue reading