Shop Update #1
A few weeks ago I shared the exciting news that I am working on a shop and, while it has been rather slow moving, I said I would give you updates on the progress of the shop. Although I haven't
How to Make a Basic Chevron Pattern
For everyone who wants to learn surface pattern design, making simple patterns is a great place to start. To create a chevron pattern we are going to use the hexagon shape to create an arrowhead and duplicate that arrowhead across
How to Merge 2 Diverging Lines in Adobe Illustration
One of my favorite tools to use in Adobe Illustrator is the blend tool because it is so versatile. You can use it to make a color lighter or darker, make an object look like it is behind glass, etc.
How to Make the Background Transparent in Adobe Illustrator
Since I started providing free graphics and patterns to my readers, I have always been thinking about ways I can make my designs accessible to more people. One of the things I have been doing is saving my graphics and
