Painting for Pattern Design: Create Botanical Patterns with Gouache & Photoshop

Love painting with gouache, surface pattern design, and beautiful botanicals? Join surface pattern designer Angela Mckay and learn to paint your own floral pattern-perfect for textiles, paper and more!

You’ll create a painted pattern inspired by a place you love with Angela’s personal method: using real objects for inspiration, painting pattern elements with gouache, and arranging your elements into a repeating pattern in Photoshop.

Blending digital and analog techniques, Angela reveals a unique, accessible approach to surface pattern design you’ll be able to return to again and again.

Through inviting, step-by-step lessons, you’ll learn how to:

Paint your pattern elements with gouache
Isolate your elements for your pattern in Photoshop
Arrange your elements into a pleasing tile
Create a final pattern that seamlessly repeats
Whether you’re looking for your first foray into pattern design or are a seasoned artist looking for a creative weekend project, Angela’s technique will open the door to a whole new world of creation. Follow along to dive in, get inspired, and create a handmade pattern you’ll love to share.