I’ve been thinking about this post for a really long time, but I didn’t know how to start or what to say. I did a bit of a spring cleaning a few months ago with a new logo and theme, and now I want to give you an update because this blog will turn 8 ... VIEW POST
I’m taking a break
Lately, I’ve been feeling a bit overwhelmed. I work a lot. I love what I do and I’m always thinking about new ways to grow my business and help people improve their skills. I don’t really take breaks. Yes, I try to work from 9 to 5 or 6 or 7 and I try to ... VIEW POST
Hand-drawn diagonal patterns in Illustrator
I love stripes! I have so many striped t-shirts, and I’m even wearing stripes right now. My favorite kind of striped patterns are the ones drawn by hand using ink and markers. A while ago, I showed you how to make seamless hand-drawn striped patterns, and now I’m back with another tutorial in which I ... VIEW POST
How to make terrazzo patterns in Illustrator
A few weeks ago, someone requested a terrazzo pattern tutorial after seeing my Terrazzo Patterns on Creative Market. I love making terrazzo patterns. It looks like a very complex pattern, but it’s actually easy to make using a few Illustrator tools. What is terrazzo? If you are unfamiliar with the name, terrazzo is a flooring ... VIEW POST
Make seamless patterns using Photoshop actions
Do you use Photoshop for pattern design? Well, I rarely do because I find it harder to use than Illustrator. Fortunately, now we can make seamless patterns using Photoshop actions. I recently discovered something that will change the way we make patterns in Photoshop. The Seamless Pattern Fix is a set of Photoshop actions made ... VIEW POST
How to make custom brushes in Photoshop
One of the first things I learned to do in Photoshop, besides basic photo editing, was how to make custom brushes. At first, I used brushes made by other designers to add that extra something to my projects. Then I realized that I could turn almost anything into a Photoshop brush. In this tutorial, I ... VIEW POST