Here you will find my Photoshop Pattern Recipes and Tutorials. If you have any tutorials you would like to see presented, feel free to send me a request and I will consider them.
Patterns
Creating Your First Pattern

A primer on pattern creation. Learn one of the simplest patterns around: the checkerboard. This tutorial covers pattern creation, and using pattern presets in Photoshop.
Skill Level: Beginner
PS Version: 6.0+
Time Taken: 25 Minutes
Topics Covered: Patterns / Rulers / Guides / Paint Bucket / Pattern Fills
PS Version: 6.0+
Time Taken: 25 Minutes
Topics Covered: Patterns / Rulers / Guides / Paint Bucket / Pattern Fills
Simple Wood Pattern

A quick and easy wood pattern tutorial. See how a few filters can create an authentic wood design.
Skill Level: Beginner
PS Version: 6.0+
Time Taken: 20 Minutes
Topics Covered: Colors / Filters / Unsharp Mask / Noise
PS Version: 6.0+
Time Taken: 20 Minutes
Topics Covered: Colors / Filters / Unsharp Mask / Noise
Plaid Pattern

Using two gradient layers, create an endless supply of Plaid. You can never have enough!
Skill Level: Beginner
PS Version: 6.0+
Time Taken: 10 Minutes
Topics Covered: Gradients / Layers / Unsharp Mask
PS Version: 6.0+
Time Taken: 10 Minutes
Topics Covered: Gradients / Layers / Unsharp Mask
Metal Grate Pattern

This is a complex pattern recipe to create that beloved metal grate. The great thing is the entire process can be saved as an action.
Skill Level: Intermediate - Advanced
PS Version: 6.0+
Time Taken: 30 Minutes
Topics Covered: Actions / Filters / Color Range / Layers / Curves / Channels / Lighting Effects / Layer Styles
PS Version: 6.0+
Time Taken: 30 Minutes
Topics Covered: Actions / Filters / Color Range / Layers / Curves / Channels / Lighting Effects / Layer Styles
Ice Crystals
Get arctic by creating a wonderful ice pattern. Goes great in a tall cool drink of lemonade.

Get arctic by creating a wonderful ice pattern. Goes great in a tall cool drink of lemonade.
Skill Level: Beginner
PS Version: 6.0+
Time Taken: 15 Minutes
Topics Covered: Filters / Levels / Hue-Saturation
PS Version: 6.0+
Time Taken: 15 Minutes
Topics Covered: Filters / Levels / Hue-Saturation
Blue Flames
Blue flames are a piece of cake with Photoshop. See how the Polar Coordinates filter is put to good use to distort the fire.

Blue flames are a piece of cake with Photoshop. See how the Polar Coordinates filter is put to good use to distort the fire.
Skill Level: Beginner
PS Version: 6.0+
Time Taken: 15 Minutes
Topics Covered: Colors / Filters / Levels / Layers
PS Version: 6.0+
Time Taken: 15 Minutes
Topics Covered: Colors / Filters / Levels / Layers
Oxidized Metal
Recreate corrosion by following along with this metallic green tutorial. It's a little complex, but worth the time and effort.

Recreate corrosion by following along with this metallic green tutorial. It's a little complex, but worth the time and effort.
Skill Level: Intermediate - Advanced
PS Version: 6.0+
Time Taken: 30 Minutes
Topics Covered: Colors / Fills / Filters / Transformations / Layers / Layer Styles / Hue-Saturation
PS Version: 6.0+
Time Taken: 30 Minutes
Topics Covered: Colors / Fills / Filters / Transformations / Layers / Layer Styles / Hue-Saturation
Oak Wood
For those that aren't happy with a simple wood, and are ready to take on the challenge of something more complex. This pattern recipe creates a great English Oak Wood.

For those that aren't happy with a simple wood, and are ready to take on the challenge of something more complex. This pattern recipe creates a great English Oak Wood.
Skill Level: Intermediate - Advanced
PS Version: 6.0+
Time Taken: 25 Minutes
Topics Covered: Colors / Fills / Filters / Layers / Blend Modes / Texture / Transformations
PS Version: 6.0+
Time Taken: 25 Minutes
Topics Covered: Colors / Fills / Filters / Layers / Blend Modes / Texture / Transformations
Pre-CS Fibers
If you don't have CS or CS2, you are without the Fibers filter. But that doesn't mean you can't recreate the effect using a few different techniques. Click here to find out how.

If you don't have CS or CS2, you are without the Fibers filter. But that doesn't mean you can't recreate the effect using a few different techniques. Click here to find out how.
Skill Level: Intermediate
PS Version: 6.0+
Time Taken: 25 Minutes
Topics Covered: Patterns / Filters / Automation / Distortions / Transformations / Levels
PS Version: 6.0+
Time Taken: 25 Minutes
Topics Covered: Patterns / Filters / Automation / Distortions / Transformations / Levels