In art, a pattern is a design that repeats and can be found anywhere. Patterns can be made by repeating shapes, lines, or colors, and can be simple like a checkerboard or complex like the branches of a tree. In art, patterns are used in organizing and decorating designs. They can occur in sequential order or progression to create rhythm, movement, visual appeal, or emphasis. Patterns can be created through the arrangement of shapes, forms, or lines, which are sometimes known as motifs, and can be either deliberate or natural. Artists use patterns as decoration, as a technique of composition, or as an entire piece of artwork. Patterns are diverse and useful as a tool to create a sense of order, balance, and structure in a composition. Patterns are often used for decorative purposes, but they can also be used to convey emotion or subtle messages. Patterns can be found in things you wear, such as clothing and jewelry, and in nature, such as the stripes of a bumblebee, the petals of a flower, or the feathers on a bird.