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  1. How to Design a Colorful Hungarian Folk Art Pattern in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Design a Colorful Hungarian Folk Art Pattern in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    Design a seamless pattern in Adobe Illustrator inspired by the colorful, flowing forms of Hungarian folk art.

  2. How to Create a Simple Geometrical Pattern in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Simple Geometrical Pattern in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial • Beginner

    In this Quick Tip tutorial, you'll learn how to create a simple and trendy geometrical pattern, the quick and easy way.

  3. How to Create a Geometric, Kaleidoscopic Design in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Geometric, Kaleidoscopic Design in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    I’ve always been amused by the designs on playing cards. They seem simple at first, but when you look closely you realize the image is a combination of...

  4. How to Create a Knitted Pattern in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Knitted Pattern in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial • Beginner

    In this tutorial you'll learn a quick and easy way to create a seamless knitted pattern. You'll also learn how to recolor an artwork.

  5. How to Create a Winter Fair Isle Pattern in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Winter Fair Isle Pattern in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial • Beginner

    In this tutorial, you will learn how to create an ornamental traditional winter pattern (similar to the ones on your cozy sweaters) within the grid, using...

  6. How to Create a Holiday-Themed Vector Pattern in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Holiday-Themed Vector Pattern in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    Having trouble finding the perfect gift-wrapping paper? Or you simply want your card to blend well with the wrapped gift? Relax, because in this simple...

  7. How to Use and Edit Vector Stock Patterns in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Use and Edit Vector Stock Patterns in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial • Beginner

    No matter why you're using a stock vector pattern, you may want to know how to install, use, and edit it within Adobe Illustrator. In this quick tip tutorial...

  8. Illustrator for Kids: How to Create a Seamless, Retro Polka-Dot Pattern

    Illustrator for Kids: How to Create a Seamless, Retro Polka-Dot Pattern

    Tutorial • Beginner

    Creating a seamless polka-dot pattern. This is one of the easiest ways to create an adorable dotted background.

  9. How to Create a Winter Festive Pattern in Adobe Photoshop

    How to Create a Winter Festive Pattern in Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    What's more jolly than snowflakes and holly? Birdies and bunnies plotting their winter feasts! Make this charming seamless pattern in Adobe Photoshop, get it...

  10. How to Create Animated Latvian Patterns in Adobe Illustrator and After Effects

    How to Create Animated Latvian Patterns in Adobe Illustrator and After Effects

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    Learn how to create Latvian patterns in Adobe Illustrator, using the grid, snap to point, snap to grid, and basic movement in Adobe After Effects.

  11. Create a Fun, Seamless Yellow Brick Road and Poppy Pattern in Adobe Photoshop

    Create a Fun, Seamless Yellow Brick Road and Poppy Pattern in Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    If you've ever wanted to set off to see the Wizard, you'll need to follow the Yellow Brick Road. And if you can't find one nearby, you can always make one of...

  12. Design a Floral Pattern for Fabric in Adobe Photoshop

    Design a Floral Pattern for Fabric in Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    Sometimes you walk into a store and you think to yourself, "Aw man, all these clothes are ugly. I wish I could sew my own things, with my own floral designs...

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