Actual Texture

Visual Texture

Pattern





Fish Scales

The fish scales pattern uses exactly the same alternating system as the half-drop. The only differences are that the fish scales' modules are usually circular, and they are always overlapped. This overlapping gives the fish scales pattern a greater sense of depth (although it is, admittedly, a very shallow depth) and directionality than its close relative the half-drop. While doing the exercise, notice how the transparent modules create very intricate patterns where they overlap.
 

Click a button on the left to view different fish scale repeat patterns. Try altering the size and transparency by dragging the Scale and Opacity buttons to the left or right