Tutorial: Basic Repeating Pattern

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This Tutorial shows how to create a basic repeating pattern.

1. Choose a pattern size and create a new document. (The resolution matters. My default is 3×3 inches at 300 pixels per inch)
2. Draw in the center of the defined area. It is important to avoid the edges.
3. Filter > Other > Offset, check Wrap Around.
4. Draw
5. Offset [command F will redo the last filter]
6. Edit > Define Pattern
7. Name the pattern

Now you have a repeating pattern that can be used in many different ways.

• Apply pattern to a brush [tutorial coming soon]
• Fill with pattern [tutorial coming soon]
• Paint with pattern [tutorial coming soon]