Create Mid-Century Cat Patterns in Procreate

Learn how to create stylized Atomic Age cat illustrations and turn them into seamless repeat patterns using Procreate.

What you’ll learn
Learn how to create stylized Atomic Age cat illustrations
Design seamless repeat patterns in Procreate
Understand key visual elements of Atomic Age design
Use texture and grain to achieve a print-inspired Mid-Century look
Apply subtle misalignment and print imperfections intentionally
Build and use a simple visual library for consistent designs
Work with a limited color palette in a Mid-Century style
Design repeatable patterns suitable for wallpaper or surface design
Use Procreate brushes and color palettes efficiently for pattern design

Requirements
An iPad with Procreate installed plus Apple Pencil
Basic familiarity with Procreate (layers, brushes, colors)
No prior experience with pattern design required
No drawing or illustration background needed — simple shapes are enough
A love for Mid-Century style and cats definitely helps

Description
In this class, you’ll learn how to create stylized Mid-Century–inspired cat illustrations and turn them into seamless repeat patterns using Procreate.We’ll focus on clean shapes, bold color choices, and playful textures inspired by Atomic Age design. Instead of working with complex drawings, you’ll learn how to simplify forms, build strong silhouettes, and add character through grain, texture, and subtle print imperfections.The class is designed to be approachable and low-pressure. You’re welcome to follow along step by step, recreate what I’m doing, and then adjust everything to fit your own style. No perfection required — simple shapes go a long way here.Along the way, you’ll also learn how to turn a single illustration into a seamless repeat pattern, making this class a great introduction to surface pattern design in Procreate.What you’ll learnHow to create stylized Mid-Century cat illustrations using clean shapesHow to design seamless repeat patterns in ProcreateKey visual elements of Atomic Age designHow to use texture and grain for a print-inspired lookHow to apply subtle misalignment and imperfections intentionallyWho this class is forProcreate users interested in Mid-Century or retro-inspired stylesArtists and illustrators who want to create decorative illustrations and patternsCreatives curious about surface pattern designAnyone who loves cats, clean shapes, and texture-driven artworkRequirementsAn iPad with Procreate installedBasic familiarity with the Procreate interface (layers, brushes, colors)No prior experience with pattern design requiredIf you enjoy stylized illustration, playful textures, and a relaxed creative process, this class will give you the tools to create your own Atomic Cat designs — and turn them into seamless patterns you can use again and again.

Who this course is for
Artists and illustrators who enjoy Mid-Century and retro-inspired styles
Procreate users who want to create stylized illustrations and patterns
Creatives interested in surface pattern design or decorative illustration
Anyone who loves cats, clean shapes, and playful textures
Beginners who want a low-pressure, approachable way to explore pattern design