# Pattern Artist - Easily Create Patterns, Wallpaper and Abstract Art

> App for creating repeating patterns, abstract art, and custom designs. (iPhone/iPad app by Kevin Brain.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattern-artist-easily-create-patterns-wallpaper-and-abstract-art/id583736030 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kevin Brain](https://appshunter.io/developer/583736033)
- Category: Entertainment, Productivity
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.64/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 30 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 5.1.1 · 12 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-12-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattern-artist-easily-create-patterns-wallpaper-and-abstract-art/id583736030/reviews.md

## What is Pattern Artist?

*** Create Art. Even if you can't draw. ***
-- Tap "Related" above for free demo version --
Pattern Artist is a unique and fun app for quickly creating beautiful and interesting repeating patterns and abstract art. Whether you are a professional artist, a designer, or just someone who likes to be creative, Pattern Artist will allow you to make works of art you can be proud of. Use it to make wallpapers, website backgrounds (including Facebook, Twitter and Flickr home pages), calendars, custom photo frames, patterns to use in other art programs, or just because you love making art!

Pattern Artist is neither a painting app nor a photo manipulation app, but a novel template-based approach to creating captivating designs. The basics are simple - you will likely create your first design in just a few minutes - yet it has the capability and flexibility to be a serious art creation tool.

If you want a unique background for your mobile device or your website, Pattern Artist provides a refreshing alternative to all the "wallpaper gallery" apps you've used. Rather than browsing through pages of pre-built backgrounds to find a wallpaper that appeals to you, why not create a customized background pattern with the design, colors, textures and scaling that appeals to your artistic tastes and/or design requirements?

Features:
- powerful color selection tools for accurately choosing colors
- built-in palette of textures to add a detailed "finishing touch" to your pattern 
- build a collection of custom color schemes entirely within the app, or import color schemes created externally
- create calendars or frame photos using any of your created patterns directly in the app
- library and slideshow for displaying your artistic creations
- Airplay support (e.g. view the full repeating pattern on your Apple TV while zoomed-in to edit)
- export patterns to iPhoto for use as home screen or lock screen wallpaper
- send patterns via email, print, or copy via pasteboard into other art apps
- print "line-only" version of patterns for hand coloring with crayons, pastels, markers, paint, etc.
- share to Facebook and Twitter (iOS 6 only).
- supports both landscape and portrait use

Watch a demo video at patternartist.info

See a gallery of samples on Flickr: http://flickr.com/photos/patternartist
or Instagram:
http://instagram.com/photos/patternartist

Still not convinced?  Download Pattern Artist Free (tap the "Related" tab) and explore how easy it is to create your own works of art!

## Key features

- Template-based pattern creation
- Powerful color selection tools
- Built-in texture palettes
- Customizable color schemes
- Export for wallpaper and other apps
- Calendar and photo framing tools
- Airplay support for larger displays

## Recent user reviews (10 of 30)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattern-artist-easily-create-patterns-wallpaper-and-abstract-art/id583736030/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Update for iOS 16 needed!

*2023-01-02, version 3.5*

Ever since iOS 16 launched the app stopped working. Now it no longer opens!  Please update your app or remove from App Store!

### 4/5 — Almost there

*2021-05-22*

Great app - a myriad of pattern design formats to choose from. The only issue I have is that the exported PNGs & images are low resolution, and look quite pixelated. Please fix this and I will give a 5 star rating.

### 5/5 — TONS of patterns to customize!

*2021-03-23, version 3.5*

This app has a huge selection of repeating patterns to start with, then they make it super easy to make your own forever-repeating pattern. As a graphic designer I appreciate the many ways to export the final product for use in my work elsewhere!

### 4/5 — An astonishing app in many ways

*2020-01-26*

This app must have taken many hours of work to create. It can do things that would be very difficult in other apps. I like what it does very much and hats off to Kevin......however.......if you Kev are reading this.......apart from the rather obscure and fiddly ways of doing some useful things (as you - the user will discover) ...... why, just why cant I save a high resolution image of the single tile? The highest resolution I have found is by taking a screen shot of it. The export option implies it should be possible by choosing the untiled option and an image resolution. But no dice. I’m really hoping I’ve missed something here. Or maybe it was a deliberate way to sabotage the apps usefulness in the real professional world. The ability to save a single tile at reasonable resolution would earn Pattern Artist an effortless five star review. In the meantime, if you’re into pattern making this app is a buy.

### 5/5 — Zen and the fun of pattern magic

*2019-06-21, version 3.5*

I say zen, because my mind tunes into almost a meditative state when completing a puzzle. Highly recommended. The companion app Pattern Artist allows you to create your own puzzles. Also highly recommended!

### 5/5 — Cerulean

*2018-07-21*

Very useful for quilting ideas and colour thoughts.

### 5/5 — Creative

*2017-12-21*

Great tool

### 5/5 — My Favorite App

*2016-12-11, version 3.5*

I'm an artist that has found the perfect app to help create my designs. Love it

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2016-08-27, version 3.5*

I just started playing with this and already I can tell I will use it often. Great app for creating basic repeat patterns. I would love it it free form repeat drawings could be added - drawing in the blank spaces!

### 5/5 — This was cool on my ipad3

*2016-07-02, version 3.5*

But uber cool on the iPad Pro!  So many options.  This is a well thought out app.  Hugs to the developer(s).  They seem to have thought about everything.  <3

## Frequently asked questions about Pattern Artist

### What can I create with Pattern Artist?

Pattern Artist allows you to create repeating patterns, abstract art, custom wallpapers, website backgrounds, calendars, and photo frames. You can also export patterns for use in other art programs or as device wallpapers.

### Do I need to be an artist to use this app?

No, the app is designed so that anyone can create art, even if they can't draw. It uses a novel template-based approach that makes it easy to get started, with the flexibility to become a serious art creation tool.

### How can I use the patterns I create?

You can export your patterns to iPhoto for use as home or lock screen wallpaper, send them via email, print them, or copy them to other art apps. The app also supports Airplay to view patterns on larger displays.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to use. There is also a free demo version available by tapping 'Related' above the app description.

### What devices is Pattern Artist compatible with?

The description mentions Airplay support and sharing to Facebook and Twitter (iOS 6 only), suggesting compatibility with iOS devices. It also supports both landscape and portrait orientations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.5 — 2016-04-12

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Custom image masks, increased maximum image resolution (supporting iPad Pro screen size), export hashtags to Instagram, new polygon masks with adjustable rounded corners, bug fixes (including crash when saving on iPad)

### 3.4 — 2015-07-31

Image Workspace for saving works in progress; new line style options; flip and rotate patterns; adjust line width for pattern masks; backup all libraries; 12 new mask shapes, native support for iPhone 6 resolutions, miscellaneous bug fixes and updates

### 3.3 — 2014-08-27

Save images in PNG format, adjust offset and scale in Instagram export, "Nearly Identical" Colors, Line masks, and new options for exporting color schemes and patterns to compatible apps.

### 3.2 — 2014-02-20

Many more fonts (both system and third party) to use when adding text to your artwork (or photos), a new option for selecting single character text masks, flip text, create unlabelled calendars, and fixes for more than a dozen bugs.

### 3.1 — 2013-12-19

40 new pattern templates, 16 new color schemes, background images in the mask tool, editable pattern offsets (using 2 finger drag in pattern editor), optimized library loading, and miscellaneous bug fixes.

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All apps by Kevin Brain: https://appshunter.io/developer/583736033

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