Procreate Diamond Pattern

Day 13 of 20 Days of Procreate Play introduces a clever twist on half drop repeats, the Diamond Method. Inspired by Rebecca Flaherty’s class "Easy Half Drop Patterns in Procreate: The Diamond Method", this workflow helps you build seamless half drop layouts using smart duplication, snapping, and precise edge alignment. You’ll learn how to structure your tile so Procreate’s snapping works perfectly and how to test your repeat at multiple scales to ensure everything lines up cleanly. ✨ In today’s challenge, you’ll learn how to: Build a half drop layout using the diamond structure Draw only the essential tile sections Use snapping + edge pixels to shift artwork precisely Merge layers strategically without losing control Test your repeat for seamless alignment Ready to dive deeper into Rebecca’s full diamond workflow? 👉 Watch the full class on Skillshare here: https://skl.sh/3Op1YM9 ✏️ 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 Setting Up the Diamond Layout 01:40 Choosing Colors & Drawing Motifs 04:16 Merging Layers + Backup Workflow 05:19 Why Edge Pixels Matter 06:22 Adding Corner Marks for Precision 06:56 Duplicating + Snapping the Tile 07:57 Cleaning Up Guide Marks 08:29 Testing the Repeat 09:33 Zooming Out to Check Flow 10:35 Exporting Your Pattern #20DaysofProcreatePlay #ProcreateChallenge #ProcreatePatterns #HalfDropPattern #SurfacePatternDesign #DigitalIllustration #iPadArt #ProcreateArt