HOW TO

Warp a pattern.

Open the sample file below in Illustrator to start practicing. Then watch the short tutorial video below to see all the steps.

Warp a pattern.

Watch the short tutorial video above to see all the steps, then sign in or get a free trial of Illustrator to download sample assets and start practicing.

Tool

Assets

Practice files to get you started.

Try some of these techniques.

Prepare an object.

To get a pattern ready to apply special effects, select the pattern, then click the fx button from the Properties panel.

Try new effects.

Experiment with different distortions from the Warp menu. Customize the look further by adjusting the settings for each effect.

Distort a pattern.

To replicate the look that Lewis used, choose Fisheye and adjust the Bend.

Shape it up.

Customize your pattern with a clipping mask. To do this, drag the shape over the pattern, drag to select the pattern and shape, then right-click and choose Make Clipping Mask.

Try more tutorials.

Explore the rest of our series on creating virtual backgrounds, featuring the work of Meg Lewis.

Warp a pattern.

Trace and color type.

Design with loopy lines.

Draw on a photo.

Create wobbly and 3D text.

Create a birthday box.

Draw with shapes.

Create a custom pattern.

Create a virtual birthday background.

Draw shadows and highlights.

Meg Lewis

Meg is a designer, artist, performer, comedian, and educator working to make the world a happier place. She sees her bright, bold virtual backgrounds as an extension of her personality.

Meg Lewis

Meg is a designer, artist, performer, comedian, and educator working to make the world a happier place. She sees her bright, bold virtual backgrounds as an extension of her personality.

“I like to create virtual environments that feel like a better version of the world that we live in.”