can I use my iPad to design repeating patterns?🌻 surface pattern design VLOG

[@mindybrooks5148]

I'd buy that wrapping paper! It's a super cute pattern! You've inspired me to get my iPad out during my lunch break! Thank you for that! I also struggle as an artist that works full time, no windowed office, and a night owl.. I just struggle to even use my evening.. I miss being able to do all of my art so much.

[@opalreflections]

I originally did all my illustrations in procreate, but have recently moved to procreate just for sketching and I finish my designs in photoshop. My suggestion for procreate would be to copy the paper texture layer and clip it to each finished piece individually then export. It is a bit more work but it would keep the paper texture you like. Also! Silicone nib covers are a LIFESAVER, they are a couple bucks and will protect your nib for a long time. I have had my ipad for nearly 4 years and have never had to replace my actual nib, only the covers. I personally use a paperlike cover for my ipad screen and a silicone nib cover. It takes a bit to get used to since the pen wont glide as easy but it is really best for both your pen nib and the tablet long term! Good luck!

[@pepostudios]

I was trying to clip it later by layer but it messed up the original paper texture! 🙈 I think that would work really well if the paper texture was a flat layer (and I tried flattening it but it didn’t work…), but since it’s a kind of dynamic layer group, I’m not really sure how to handle it. I had no idea silicone nib covers were a thing!! I’m so excited to try that out! I also use a (knockoff) paper like cover for my iPad, which I’m sure contributed to the rapid sanding of my original nib, so a silicone cover sounds like a perfect solution!

[@AndeeSaraDesigns]

Loving this comment, I'm learning too. By clipping to each finished piece, is that a clipping mask? I wanna try this too!!!

[@opalreflections]

@@AndeeSaraDesigns Yes, I was suggesting copying the texture layer so there is one texture layer per finished piece. Unfortunately it seems it did not work for Pepo, but it might just be the brushes they were using! I hope it works for you c:

[@mal6913]

Love the patterns! I think the ice cream ones could also be cute incorporated into birthday cards 🍦☺️

[@pepostudios]

Thank you!! I think cards would be so cute!!

[@Thegingerbass1]

Happy Pepo day to all those who celebrate!

[@pepostudios]

🙌🏼💃🏻🫶🏼

[@KittyGinaMeow]

Would love to learn procreate ❤adore your creations and your kitties ❤❤❤

[@Her_Indigo_Moon]

Enjoying your videos. ❤

[@pepostudios]

I’m so glad to hear it! Thank you for being here! 🫶🏼

[@Bethsonofjohn]

Bardibelladesignstudios is me!! So honoured to be featured in your video and that you chose my idea 😊 x

[@pepostudios]

YAY thanks for sharing your great idea!! 🍦🍪

[@PriscillaCash]

Aw, what cute patterns! It was fun coming along on your week! I think I probably would have copied the watercolor paper texture and clipped it to each cone. But whatever you ended up doing looks great too! :)

[@pepostudios]

That’s what I was trying to do, but I think it wasn’t working because the texture is a full layer group, not just a flat layer. I tried flattening it, but it messed up the way the paper texture looked 🙈. Ah, well. I’ll figure it out!!

[@chemical4u]

Hey Sarah aka Crazy Design Cat Lady😂 These ice cream is so Sweet loved the mint chocolate. And I am just so happy cause now can watch two Videos first this one and after that the newest ❤

[@pepostudios]

This comment made me lol because “Crazy Design Cat Lady” is the most perfect description of me I’ve ever heard 😆🫶🏼 I hope you enjoyed the videos!!

[@andreab425]

it’s been enjoyable witnessing your journey. i’ve watched several of your videos a few times cuz they’re so enjoyable, inspiring, and informative. i’m fairly new to surface design myself, and ipad art! so cheers 😊 may i ask what you use to edit your videos? sorry if that’s been asked/answered before

[@acesarato]

Ice cream makes everyone happy!!! 😊 great video, Sarah!

[@pepostudios]

I can’t argue with that!! Thanks so much! 🫶🏼🥰

[@pepostudios]

Hey, hey! Let me know what ice cream flavors I missed 👀. Also, which version of the pattern do you prefer?? By the way, here's a direct link to donate to World Central Kitchen if you have the means: wck.org/

[@rebeccamakes9145]

I think an ice-cream pattern of different sundae glass, cones, and banana splits would look so cool(pun unintended). It would be a lot of work probably. Of you might need to take your own photos, mightn't you?😂

[@pepostudios]

@@rebeccamakes9145 GENIUS, I should go do some “research’ 😂 I actually do love that idea though! I think I’ll play with that!

[@DianaNorman]

Love all the ice creams! Stickers, planner stickers, post-it notes, wrapping paper, shaped greeting cards... I've noticed a bunch of local shops here in southern NH that make excellent ice cream but are using basic clip art graphics in their advertisements and signs napkins and shirts... I'm sure they would be open to looking into upgrading their logos and gift options. I see tons of tourists coming through the area and it's easy to buy an ice cream and a sticker to remember. You could take a small roadtrip and buy a scoop and leave a business card. Small businesses love other local small businesses. Good luck. Same goes for donut shops and tiny chocolatiers!

[@pepostudios]

I really love that idea! And I totally know what you're talking about. I actually recently reached out to one of my local ice cream shops... I definitely think you're onto something about small businesses looking out for other local small businesses! Thank you for your kind words and support (as always!) 🫶

[@Thegingerbass1]

I LOVE the procreate Timelapse feature wow!

[@pepostudios]

It’s fun, right??

[@Zezo-nl4ul]

I love your drawing and your videos. Keep it up. I have a question, what is the name of the brush you use? Thank you for sharing the drawing steps. We really want more of that.

[@ChantelleArts]

This is so good, what a fantastic video ☺☺

[@pepostudios]

Thank you! 🫶🏼

[@molly-uh1qm]

Hi! I don’t know if you’ve figured this out yet but for the paper texture your best bet is to duplicate your paint layer (icecream), alpha lock it, then fill that whole layer with the colour of your background. Then turn off the alpha lock and duplicate that layer and merge it down into one layer. Repeat this until you have your paper texture layer, the painted icecream layer and a fully opaque layer of your background colour in the shape of the icecream. (Turning off your procreate background layer will help you see whether the layer is fully opaque) Then you need to select the layer contents of that fully opaque layer and copy and paste the selection from the paper texture layer - giving you a cut out section of the paper texture in the shape of your icecream. Then simply merge all the layers together and you should have a fully paper textured little icecream 🍦 I hope this all makes sense, it’s hard to explain in words so I’d be happy to clarify anything if you have any questions! 🙂

[@pepostudios]

Omg! This is brilliant!! Thank you so much for sharing this!!! I think you explained it very well, and I totally have a good idea of what you’re describing. I’m going to give this a try and I will let you know if I run into issues. Thank you for taking the time to explain this so thoroughly!

[@molly-uh1qm]

@@pepostudios you’re welcome! Happy to have helped, hope it’s gone well :)

[@kmckayfleming]

Definitely for wrapping paper, gift bags and greeting cards. Food packaging and signage & decor for an ice cream shop? Plus ice cream is very summery- lots of summer items and apparel for this type of pattern.

[@pepostudios]

Such good ideas!! I’ve lowkey always been curious about getting into food packaging because food illustrations are some of my favorite things to paint. Hmmmm 🤔

[@kmckayfleming]

Maybe that’s something that you should pursue. If you like drawing cakes and cupcakes, those make really good subjects for birthday cards.

[@pepostudios]

@@kmckayfleming I do! Basically any baked good! I’ve always been a bit intimidated by the lettering and layout aspects of designing greeting cards, but I suppose I’ll never get better if I don’t practice!

[@klalazarian1]

I love Eurovision!

[@pepostudios]

Yessss!! It brings me so much joy! I’m not sure where you’re located, but it’s not very well known here in the U.S. and I think so many people are missing out!

[@GingahSnapsArt]

There's a local ice cream shop that has a delightful flavor.. Blue Monster? (It used to be cookie monster) - it's blue vanilla ice cream, with cookie dough, oreo, and nestle cookie bits. It's basically everything you need all in one ice cream. D e l i c i o u s

[@pepostudios]

Omg, that sounds amazing!!! Maybe I’ll add that to my ice cream illustration roster 🤔

[@GingahSnapsArt]

@@pepostudios Is from Jay Gees, there's one in Methuen and one I think Salem NH. Worth a drive if you're ever in the area! Also you can purchase tubs to take home 🤣

[@pepostudios]

@@GingahSnapsArt omg I’m definitely up there sometimes!! I’m 100% gonna check this out hahah thanks for the pro tip!

[@cheekymonkey6573]

Very cute pattern! Perfect for a summer project. What iPad are you using? I've been planning on buying one, but cannot make up my mind, which model would work for me... Also, isn't it possible to arrange the pattern in Procreate? I was kind of hoping to substitute my Affinity Photo for Procreate, at least on iPad.

[@pepostudios]

Thank you! I have the 2022, 12.9”, M2 Chip model (so, the newest one until they released the new iPad a couple of days ago haha). If you work with a lot of layers, I’d recommend using one of the more powerful models! And YES you definitely can build the pattern in procreate! I’m basically just experimenting with different techniques to see what I like. I’ve arranged a few patterns in procreate, and now I’m seeing what it’s like to split my workflows between procreate and photoshop. I’ve heard that arranging the pattern in photoshop may allow you to preserve quality a bit better, but it’s still something I’m playing with.

[@cheekymonkey6573]

@@pepostudios Thank you! I still stick to my traditional watercolor - digital watercolor in Procreate looks amazing though! That's why i am thinking about an iPad. Any videos about combining traditional and digital watercolor would be greatly appreciated ☺

[@AndeeSaraDesigns]

You'll only need the separate layers of you're going to change your colorways

[@pepostudios]

I like working on separate layers generally so that I can work non-destructively! That way it’s easier for me to change my mind 😆

[@ketura_v_art]

I watch ART vlog/etc. videos to ESCAPE POLITICS and I'm so tired of ppl sharing their opinions on their support of one evil side over another. Nice cones, btw.

[@pepostudios]

I had a feeling I’d get some comments like this. I understand your perspective- I also watch art vlogs to relax. But when there’s a literal genocide happening, I cannot in good conscience remain publicly neutral on the matter. In the grand scheme of things, it was just a 30 second blurb in the middle of a 30 minute video about other things, but it was very important to me that I acknowledge the reality of the situation. At the end of the day, I always want to make the world a better place, and I DO want to make content that makes people feel happy/relaxed… but I also don’t want to let my people pleasing tendencies outweigh my core values. What a huge privilege I have to spend my days safe in my apartment and making art. It’s not the reality for so many people who share this planet with me. For me, it’s not about the politics. It’s about real, innocent people. I think about them. I cry for them. And I want to use the little influence I have to actually acknowledge and help them if I can. My channel isn’t about politics, and I have no plans to change that, but this is important to me.

[@ketura_v_art]

@@pepostudios Yes, I agree, but there's a time and place for everything ... when you virtue signal, the people you are trying to help do not get the help you say you want them to have. Why not make separate videos that address those issues? There's a difference between AUTHENTIC ACTIVISTS and GRIFTING ACTORVISTS, and most people on these platforms are the latter and NOT the former. So what have you ACTUALLY DONE that DOES HELP (not to be confused with passing the buck to someone else and keeping your fingers crossed that they will do the right thing)?

[@acesarato]

I’m not really getting this comment. I feel it would have been naive and almost an insult to her own intelligence for Sarah not to be mentioning the elephant in the room that many of us felt if engaging with Eurovision.

[@ketura_v_art]

@@acesarato I understood her comment, but there are many elephants in the room, and she has every right to mention the elephant she wants to acknowledge; just like I have the right to want to escape from said elephant for a little while after watching many hours of footage and having to write briefs/etc. to specific leaders to end this war ... for MY MENTAL HEALTH, I just needed a break (why is this so hard to get?).

[@GingahSnapsArt]

I think it's unfair to suggest pepo is a "grifting actorvist" ... in regards to your "what have you ACTUALLY DONE..." question, she already answered this - at absolute bare minimum, she's donated to World Central Kitchen and strongly encouraged others to do the same. Which is very much non-political humanitarian aid. To be clear - your mental health certainly IS important, and the feeling of overwhelm IS reasonable. I'd encourage you to safeguard your wellbeing however you can, but also note there are better ways to do it than this.