5 Ways to Create More Interesting Illustrations with Patterns in Affinity

Apply Patterns on a New Layer in Affinity Designer

1. Create a new layer with in the Layers Window after selecting your pattern and paint color.
2. Paint on the pattern with your mouse or tablet.

Apply Patterns with masks in Affinity Designer

1. Create a new layer with in the Layers Window after selecting your pattern and paint color.
2. Click and drag the layer to nest underneath the layer where you would like to apply the texture.
3. Paint on the pattern with your mouse or tablet.

Make Gradient Texture with the Shader Brushes in Affinity Designer

TransferTone includes solid and shader varities of each brush.

1. Create a new layer with in the Layers Window after selecting your pattern and paint color.
2. Create a gradient effect by applying a shader brush in a controlled increase in pressure over the desired area.

Note: This technique can be used with either the New Layer or Clipping Mask methods listed above. Shader brushes can only be used with a tablet with pressure sensitivity enabled.

Resize patterns in Affinity Designer

1. Double click the brush you would like to change.
2. Navigate to the Texture tab and type in the Scale.
3. Click Close to confirm your choice and paint.

Invert patterns in Affinity Designer

1. Double click the brush you would like to change.
2. Navigate to the Texture tab and click Invert.
3. Click Close to confirm your choice and paint.