The design fundamentals that will make your patterns portfolio ready in no time.
Can you really make a reasonable income as a surface pattern designer? Is it possible to quit your day job and be 100% self-employed, making a living out of your artwork? It isn’t easy to start your own creative business, trying to make a living as a surface pattern designer. It’s much easier to
I didn't mean to make this pattern... I swear. I was just thinking colours... warm colours, and of lying in the grass on a warm summ...
Understanding common pattern design terms as a surface designer allows you to talk confidently with companies and potential clients who are interested in your art licensing portfolio. We’re discussing the 10 most common terms like coordinate pattern, half drop repeat, and more.
My favorite tools and resources for surface pattern design. From learning the skill to drawing, to software and hardware. Check out my top 10
There are a few common mistakes that I see which stop people from creating successful repeating patterns.We're going to look at some of the biggest pattern repeat mistakes.
My favorite tools and resources for surface pattern design. From learning the skill to drawing, to software and hardware. Check out my top 10
Join my free masterclass and learn an easy and systemised way to create compelling surface pattern collections and build a successful design business
3 hacks for creating interesting surface pattern designs. Learn some quick tips to give life to your surface pattern designs.
Series on the history of surface design by Julie Gibbons. “Liberty Style” was the term given to a range of homewares and fabrics sold by Liberty & Co, a retail store, established in 1875 in London by Arthur Lasenby Liberty. While they embraced technology and the machine, the store was run on a guiding principle similar to that of the wider Arts and Crafts movement – beautiful goods at an affordable price for everybody. Initially Liberty carried an eclectic range […]
Favorite Skillshare teachers for surface pattern designers. A good mix of teachers who use Photoshop and Illustrator to create repeat patterns.
We have a real treat today on P&P with a look at the latest portfolio releases from design agency Jehane. This Brighton based studio have also recently signed Lee Foster-Wilson of Bonbi Forest fame to join their stable of top talent. We are lucky to see some highlights from their Autumn additions starting with some gorgeous prints from Jehane artist Ali Brooks (above & below) Below : New pieces from Lee Foster-Wilson.... Below : Helen Ahpornsiri... Below : Amelia Bowman... Below : Tracey English.... Below : Jade Mosinski Below : Bex Parkin ....... Below : Meghann Rader... And here we have an example of Jehane success as they announce a collaboration between Anthropologie and artist Bex Parkin...
Should you still be using your good old Procreate for surface pattern design? I answer that question and I walk you through the reasons why I chose Affinity Designer for iPad over Procreate to create my seamless repeat patterns.
Skillshare classes for Surface Pattern Design, sharing my top 10 with you! Classes about Illustrator, Photoshop, Gimp, Procreate and Pixelmator.
Are you wondering how to make money as a surface pattern designer or in which ways a surface pattern designer can increase their income?
Do you love creating artwork by hand and want to put that artwork into a pattern repeat? Here are some tips that will make that process easier.
Thinking of partnering with an art licensing agency for your surface pattern designs and illustrations? Today I'm sharing my steps on how to find an agent and giving you a list of 50 plus art licensing agencies to consider working with.
A seamless pattern (or repeating pattern) is a pattern that can be repeated endlessly without any visible seams or interruptions. In this tutorial I'll walk you through how to create professional, repeat patterns in my favorite digital art tool - Procreate !
Les nageuses 🐋 designed by Laura Lhuillier ☺︎. Connect with them on Dribbble; the global community for designers and creative professionals.
To generate a good artist salary as a surface designer you don't need tons of art, just a focused art licensing portfolio.
Learn how you can bring your surface pattern designs to life on real life fabric and home goods.
If you have a love of print and surface pattern design you may want a career as a surface pattern designer. Click to find out some of the job options
Designer Abby Jacobs is based in Boulder Colorado and has a graduate degree in art therapy. Abby believes being creative is one of the keys to living a well balanced life. She loves to paint, draw and sew and generally play and experiment with her art. Abby has taken part in Lilla Rogers Make Art That Sells course and Victoria Johnson's Create Explore so she has a ton of great work in her portfolio. To see more of her surface patterns and illustrations find Abby on Instagram here and on her website here.
We zetten onze favoriete illustratoren in de spotlight en vragen hem of haar om een gouden tip om zelf mee aan de slag te gaan, vandaag Elizabeth Olwen.
Skillshare classes for Surface Pattern Design, sharing my top 10 with you! Classes about Illustrator, Photoshop, Gimp, Procreate and Pixelmator.
A blog that celebrates the world of pattern design. Covering greetings cards, gift wrap, fabrics, kids design, wallpaper, stationery and more.
How to create a mood board for your surface pattern designs; surface pattern repeat; textile design
The secrets behind creating colourways and coordinate surface pattern designs
If you’ve been struggling with getting your designs seen on Spoonflower, this one’s for you!
Wondering what you can and should include in your surface pattern design portfolio? Or maybe you’re asking what a portfolio actually is these days? In this blog, I breakdown all the factors to consider when creating your surface pattern design portfolio and the formats that may work best for you.
