Working with patterns in Illustrator can sometimes be tricky. Have you ever tried to scale or rotate an object that has a pattern applied to it? Usually, the object will scale and rotate, but the pattern will keep its size ... Continue reading
How to make a cute balloon text effect in Illustrator
I love balloons! I love real balloons and I love balloon clipart and letters. They look lovely on gift wrap, party invitations, and kids stationery. So in this month’s tutorial, I will show you how to create a balloon text ... Continue reading
How to convert Illustrator swatches to Photoshop patterns
I always loved using patterns in my designs and in the past year I’ve created more patterns than ever before. They are a great way to add personality to your designs and make them stand out. If you are a ... Continue reading
How to install and use pattern swatches in Illustrator
You just bought a new set of patterns for Illustrator. You open them and there’s just a blank artboard. If you’re new to pattern swatches, you’re probably going to tell the seller that they’ve sent you a bad file or ... Continue reading
How to create a repeat pattern in Illustrator
I used to think that creating a hand-drawn repeat pattern in Illustrator is only possible if you take many pattern design classes or if you are a professional surface pattern designer. I even learned how to create seamless patterns in ... Continue reading
Create a polka dot pattern in Illustrator
Since a lot of you come here for pattern design, I’ve decided to create a series of tutorials that will show you how to create surface patterns and apply them to your graphics. In this first tutorial, we will create a ... Continue reading