My 2018 New Year’s Resolutions
As 2017 comes to an end I thought I would reflect on the goals I would like to achieve in 2018. I decided I wanted a manageable amount of resolutions to have a better chance of completing them all so
Surface Pattern Design 101: Let’s Talk About Spacing
When I started learning Adobe Illustrator and surface pattern design I didn't know how spacing worked. I remember I used to drag out guide lines in a grid-like pattern and place the same element over and over again by hand
How To Create Hand-Drawn Details For Your Patterns Using Image Trace
I have done a lot of blog posts lately about not needing a design tablet to use Adobe Illustrator and this is no different. It's one of my favorite topics to discuss because when you start out in Adobe Illustrator
Free Vector Graphics: Knitting/Crochet Tools
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Things I Wish I Knew Before I Got My Wacom Tablet
I didn't really do a lot of research before I decided to get a Wacom tablet and I wish I had taken the time to do so. I knew I didn't want to settle on a cheaper Wacom tablet and
How to Master Adobe Illustrator Without a Tablet
I have been wanting to make this tutorial for a while now. When I started using Adobe Illustrator I didn’t have a tablet for about 5 months and I thought this meant I had to avoid certain things like using
