The first 500 people to use my link in the description will receive a one month free trial of Skillshare! Get started today!” https://skl.sh/melarmstrongillu...
This is how I prepare my surface pattern designs created in Illustrator, export, and upload them to Spoonflower for printing.My Spoonflower shop: https://www...
Learn The Art & Joy of Surface Pattern Design:[https://learn.melarmstrong.com/](https://bit.ly/3ql1ash) I've had lots of people ask for this, so here it is. ...
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Learn The Art & Joy of Surface Pattern Design:[https://learn.melarmstrong.com/](https://bit.ly/3ql1ash)In this video I'll show you how to create this colourf...
All about Mockups! Mockups are a must-have for marketing your surface designs. They are a great tool for helping your clients visualize your art on their products. If you've been using pre-made mock up templates, you know they can be expensive, complicated and often overused — which means art directors end up seeing the same ones over and over again. Your mock ups should be as unique as your art! Once you learn a few mockup tricks and techniques you'll be able to create mockups from any stock photo, opening up a world of opportunities to showcase your art in the very best, most unique ways! This class is a fantastic introduction to the art of mockups and includes 2 free downloadable photos used in the class so you can follow along step by step. This class is perfect for surface/pattern designers, graphic designers and entrepreneurs. You'll need to have a working knowledge of Photoshop, but you don't need to be a Photoshop expert! The instructions are presented very clearly so you shouldn't have any trouble following along. Once you master the basics in this class, you'll be ready for more Mockup Academy classes that build on this foundation. Class 2 focuses on mockups with curved surfaces. Think mugs and bowls, lamp shades, popcorn tins, etc. Class 3 is an introduction to Smart Objects -- a powerful tool for creating multi-use mockups -- so you can do your editing once and then just drop in new art effortlessly again and again. Class 4 covers mockups with shiny surfaces and transparent items. You can use this series as a resource to come back to again and again. So if today you need to mockup a gift bag, but find you need to mockup a pillow or a mug down the road, you can come back and brush up on those techniques whenever you need them. Thanks for watching and have fun making mockups!
I talk to so many artists who want to design pattern collections, but get stuck at some point in the process and never get to the end goal – a finished collection! I want to share with you my stages of collection building along with the cues I use to know when to move on to the next stage! Click on the title to read more!
Discover how to create custom designs quickly and easily using Adobe Illustrator's Variable Data Merge functionality. Our step-by-step guide walks you through the process, from accessing the Variable Data Merge window to importing data and previewing your designs.
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Hello friends! Words cannot describe how thrilled I am to share about the world of art licensing! It’s something i’m asked about daily from artists around the world. I began licensing my artwork onto products in 2016 and have learned SO much over the past few years. I want to introduce more artist
A colourful little floral pattern to brighten up your weekend! #spoonflower #surfacepatterndesign #artlicensing #floralpattern
The sooner you look for surface pattern design work in the right places, the closer you’ll be to the right clients. In this free workshop, Ready for Surface Pattern Clients, I’ll be covering: ▪️How to determine if your art is ready for products today (or still needs developing) ▪️My fave destinations to find paying gigs online ▪️How big companies find freelance help ▪️How I scored my most reliable client from home (no tradeshows for me, thanks!) Sign up at the link! #surfacepatterndesignjobs
Pattern Math Series
In this video, I’m going to show you how to create Actions for pattern design in Adobe Illustrator! These Illustrator actions can really help to speed up you...
Learn The Art & Joy of Surface Pattern Design:[https://learn.melarmstrong.com/](https://bit.ly/3ql1ash)3 Easy and Quick Reel ideas for digital artists using ...
Learn all the basics of Affinity Designer for pattern design so you feel confident diving into designing patterns in the app.
Explore essential tools, software, and techniques, and find courses to develop your skills as a surface pattern designer.
Learn to create a seamless repeating pattern in my new Skillshare Class: Repeat Patterns in Adobe Fresco with Pixel and Live Brushes.
How can you stand out and get noticed as a surface pattern designer? Michael Zindell shares his best advice on how to make a great impression when you pitch your surface pattern portfolio.
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.
