Procreate Half Drop Patterns

Day 12 of 20 Days of Procreate Play is all about mastering the half drop pattern, one of the most versatile and professional repeat layouts in surface design. In this lesson inspired by Peggy Dean’s class Half Drop Patterns in Procreate, you’ll transform your artwork into a seamless repeat using saved selections, flipping techniques, and smart layer organization. This workflow helps you preserve your original art while building a repeat tile that feels dynamic and balanced. If you’ve ever wanted your patterns to look more polished and production-ready, this is the technique to learn. ✨ In today’s challenge, you’ll learn how to: Group and duplicate artwork safely Use saved selections to build a half drop repeat Flip and transform without breaking your design Refine spacing for a seamless final tile Ready to take this technique further? 👉 Watch the full class on Skillshare and explore Peggy’s complete half drop workflow here: https://skl.sh/4tH42Q3 ✏️ Explore Skillshare Live Sessions → https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtqQYNGG0ZFeALwrYz1h9OhePt7_bJRzy&si=gpxadUpKq2Yv34Uv 📩 Subscribe for daily art exercises & creative practice tips. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter Guide 00:00 Welcome 00:42 Preparing Your Artwork 01:30 Grouping & Duplicating Layers 02:20 Loading Saved Selections 03:05 Flip Horizontal + Vertical 04:08 Adjusting Composition & Filling Gaps 05:43 Completing the Half Drop Transform 07:23 Final Tile Refinements 08:10 Testing the Repeat 09:05 Wrap Up & Full Class Link #20DaysofProcreatePlay #ProcreateChallenge #ProcreatePatterns #SurfacePatternDesign #HalfDropPattern #DigitalIllustration #iPadArt #ProcreateArt