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Africa Inspired Set of Patterns

by scorpiobabe Posted 11th Nov 2014 at 8:19 PM
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Five striking patterns, four separate designs, inspired by art reminiscent of Africa.
The three images below illustrate all five patterns, firstly on a wall, then on clothing.
The colours in these illustrations are those in which they appear in Create-A-Style.
I have also uploaded some images which show a few re-colours.

The patterns are, from left to right, Abstract, Love Africa, Fruit Baskets, Protea (small) and Protea (large)



Pattern information
Pattern nameRe-colourable channelsfurther information
Abstract4All parts of this pattern are re-colourable
Love Africa4All parts of this pattern are re-colourable
Fruit Baskets4The background is fixed; the silhouette figures and fruits and baskets occupy one channel along with the yellow dress of one figure. A further 3 channels (the colours of the other figures) are re-colourable
Protea Small4The background is fixed, but the pattern has 4 re-colourable channels. The first channel, leaves,is the same size in both Protea patterns*
Protea Large4The background is fixed, but the pattern has 4 re-colourable channels *

Abstract
I was inspired to create this pattern by an African headscarf. The pattern elements are of my own choosing.
Re-colourable Channels: 4
Create-a-Style Category: Theme
Pattern created in: The Sims 3 Create-A-Pattern
File format: Sims3Pack

Love Africa
I took a rather uninspiring mosaic pattern, removed much of it to be left with the border pattern, and then inserted silhouette designs that conjure up images of African wildlife
Re-colourable Channels: 4
Create-a-Style Category: Theme
Pattern created in: The Sims 3 Create-A-Pattern
File format: Sims3Pack

Fruit Baskets
This is a somewhat traditional design, but I love it! 'Nuff said
Re-colourable Channels: 4
Create-a-Style Category: Theme
Pattern created in: The Sims 3 Create-A-Pattern
File format: Sims3Pack

Protea (small)
The Protea cynaroides (King Protea) is one of the National Emblems of South Africa. One was placed in my room when I visited a few years ago, and I have loved these plants ever since.
Re-colourable Channels: 4
Create-a-Style Category: Theme
Pattern created in: The Sims 3 Create-A-Pattern
File format: Sims3Pack

Protea (large)
Re-colourable Channels: 4
Create-a-Style Category: Theme
Pattern created in: The Sims 3 Create-A-Pattern
File format: Sims3Pack



Additional Credits:
Custard (yay! couldn't do without it) by Delphy
Create-A-Pattern tool

In-Game Category: Themed

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#2 Old 12th Nov 2014 at 7:18 AM
we need more african inspired themes! great job!
Okalanit
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#3 Old 30th Nov 2014 at 1:14 AM
I am making a scenario that requires the player to choose a culture. You think you can make some patterns related to Russian, Irish, Scottish, Italian, Australian, Middle Eastern, Eastern Indian, German, Polish, and all those other 3rd world country styles? Please and Thank you!