Work inspired by Cath Kidston

I spent two hours today drawing out some quick sketches of simplified leaves to create my own pattern. I scanned them into the computer using the photocopier and opened them in Adobe Illustrator. I used the pen/brush tool to redraw the lines to make them smoother as Cath Kidston's work is compter generated after initial sketches. A problem I came across whilst using this tool is that I had to use the computer mouse. I think a graphics tablet would have allowed me to draw easier on top of the initial drawings however I do not have access to one. I then decided to play around with different ways of adding colour to these designs. I also tried different ways of positioning the motifs before I repeat them to make the pattern. I plan to finish this on Monday when I have access to the program at school as I don't own Illustrator at home.