Repeat Pattern and Motif

This is my repeat pattern. It took me a little bit to figure out and design, but I got it after that.

First, I opened up a new workspace on Adobe Illustrator and made my workspace 24in X 24in. I started using the shape tool and tried making different designs with them.

Then, I found the Rectangle Shape tool and made a square. I then made multiple squares from the center of the square to make it repeat inside of it. 

After that I used the pattern panel and made a repeat pattern. I made them equal to each other/connected to each other by doing 6 in X 6 in. Once I got my pattern to the way I wanted it,  I then made a copy of the pattern and saved it.

Finally, I went back to my original workspace and dragged a copy of the pattern into the workspace. I started making it all come together and fit inside the 24in X 24in, but I left a .25in space/border on the workspace so the pattern can fit.

My strength was using the pattern panel and creating a pattern.

My weakness would probably be trying to make it look good and fit the page well. 

Overall, I liked being able to create my own pattern.

This is my Motif. I had some trouble making this, but I asked for help throughout it.

First, I opened Adobe Illustrator and made another 24in X 24in workspace. I then started making shapes and the came up with a funky tear drop shape.

Next, I rotated a copy of it to a 45 degree angle and then made multiple tear drops circle/ rotate around and make up to the first one.

After that, I used the Pathfinder panel and started exploring with it and then I finally ended up with the pattern/motif I liked.

My strength during this was learning more about the Pathfinder panel/tool.

My weaknesses were having to have a lot of help with it and knowing what to click next without messing it up.

Overall, I thought my Motif turned out pretty well.