How to make roof tiles?

[jimmyhill]

Hi

I'm making a vector line drawing of a building. It's a flat front-on projection, but the roof's puzzling me; It needs to be filled with tiles, then given some perspective treatment. I've tried all sorts of methods with patterns and brushes but nothings working. Any suggestions please?

 

[apepp]

...it would be handy if you can post a link to an image of your building to get a better idea of what you are trying to achieve...

Andrew

 

[jimmyhill]

Thanks for your interest, but I think I've cracked it.

http://manor-house-farm.co.uk/farmhouse_line.jpg

I made one tile, replicated a row of them (Transform>Each), then replicated about 20 rows. I then used the direct selection tool to distort (to give perspective) and finished up with a roof-shaped clipping mask.

 

[apepp]

...very good work, looks good, large property too...

Andrew

 

[jimmyhill]

Thanks. Yes, house is magnificent - a genuine traditional 18th century Norfolk farmhouse in Grand Style.

The line drawing is for print material (brochures etc) but I'm using it as a background on the website too -

http://manor-house-farm.co.uk/