Make an Ugly Sweater Brush in Procreate

Introduction

In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the process of creating a unique ugly sweater pattern using Procreate. We'll combine basic shapes, layer manipulation, and brush customization to achieve a visually stunning result.

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Prepare Your Canvas:

   • Create a new Square Canvas.
     
   • Draw an oval shape using the Ellipse tool.
     
     
     

2. Duplicate and Flip:

   • Duplicate the oval layer by swiping it to the left.
     
   • Use the Transform tool to flip the duplicated oval horizontally.
     
     
     

3. Create a Custom Brush:

   • Go to the Actions menu and select "Copy Canvas."
     
   • Open the Brush Library and create a new brush.
     
   • Select "Grain" as the brush type.
     
   • In the Grain Source settings, import the copied canvas and invert it using the 2-finger tap gesture.
     
   • Reduce the Scale of the grain source.
     
   • Adjust the Apple Pencil settings to reduce opacity and increase the maximum size in the Properties.
     
     
     

4. Create the Pattern Base:

   • Create a new canvas (screen size is fine).
     
   • Fill the background with the new brush pattern.
     
   • Tap on the layer thumbnail and select "Reference."
     
   • Create a new layer.
     
     
     

5. Apply the Custom Brush:

   • Choose a color and drag and drop it onto one of the V-shaped areas of the pattern base.
     
   • Select the ColorDrop tool.
     
   • Tap on the screen to apply colors to the V-shaped areas
     
   • That's it!
     

Tips and Tricks:

• Color Palette: Choose a harmonious color palette to enhance the overall look of the pattern.
• Brush Customization: Experiment with different grain sources and brush settings to achieve unique textures.
• Symmetry: Consider using the Symmetry tool to create balanced patterns.

By following these steps and incorporating your creativity, you can create stunning organic patterns that can be used for various design projects, such as wallpapers, fabric prints, and digital art.