Free Vector Graphics: Simple Patterns
Simple Patterns The patterns are slightly different from all of the other free vector graphics that I offer on the website so I thought I would give you a little insight on how to use them. All of the patterns can
Surface Pattern Design: Q and A
When I thought about getting into surface pattern design I had a ton of questions. Do I need to be good at drawing? Can I learn from the internet or would I benefit from formal schooling? All of these questions
Showcasing your Artwork: How to make a Polaroid Garland
I am always looking for new ways to show off my patterns and designs so when I started to get into Polaroids I thought I could make my own Polaroids to feature my designs. To make this tutorial as easy as
3 Days of Instagram Ads: The Results
I wanted to drive more traffic to my blog/Instagram because let's face it, I’m impatient so I decided to create an Instagram Ad. It was supposed to run for 4 days at 5 dollars a day but sometimes things don’t
Design Challenge #6: Design a pattern about something on your bucket list
I am not a thrill seeker. Rollercoasters beyond the scope of what is offered at Disneyland scare me, but for some reason, the idea of floating in the air in a hot air balloon I'm ok with. Ever since I
Design Challenge # 5: Design a Pattern Based on One of Your Hobbies
I cannot believe I made it to Design Challenge 5 without skipping a week. If you would like to join it is not too late. Head over to my design challenge page to see a full list of all of
How to Make Scalloped Edges in Adobe Illustrator
I don't understand why Illustrator doesn't have a tool for creating standard scallops. To be clear they do have what I like to call a reverse scallop tool which sucks in the edges in a haphazard way but what if
Design Challenge #4: Design a Pattern Based on a Song
The 4th entry of my surface pattern design challenge is finally here and it was probably the challenge I was most excited about. If you want to enter the design challenge you can still do so by visiting the link
How to Create the Appearance of an Object Behind Glass in Adobe Illustrator
About a month ago, I was trying to make a glass illustration similar to the one in this post by making a square with a rounded bottom and overlapping it with an oval circle to create the appearance of the
