Creating an ogee design

Lea didn't go through the exacts of creating an ogee pattern, but I figured it was similar to the half drop. I began drawing the outline of the design, but I then realised I could obtain quite a symmetrical pattern using the shape tools in PS.

The concept behind my design is to depict the ideas of the creek lillie leaves and stems and to suggest the idea of the reflection of the leaves on the water surface. The ogee pattern is to suggest the flowing nature of the water, and it also reminds me of the constant sound of the stream down the creek rock beds.

Creating the shapes to select to create the ogee around.

After selecting the large shape, I checked if the shape was going to be symmetrical.

Using the guides aided in the selection.

I had to test if the tiles matched up, and then blend any track marks.

I was really happy with how the tiles fit together. For such a simple design thus far, I am really surprised how long I have spent on it.

This Motif was created from selecting the leaf from the images I took at the creek. I felt that this approach was too literal, and I am leaning towards the initial drawing I did.