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whimsical graphic design

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Elan Creative Co. is a small design studio focused on providing tutorials and design resources for bloggers and creative entrepreneurs.

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How to make half-drop repeating patterns in Adobe Illustrator - new Skillshare class

Half-drop repeating patterns – new Skillshare class

I’m so happy to finally share with you what I’ve been working on in the past couple of months! My first Skillshare class – how to make half-drop repeating patterns in Adobe Illustrator – is finally live. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. That means I get a small commission if you sign up for ... VIEW POST

is Procreate good for pattern design

Is Procreate good for pattern design?

I’ve been thinking about getting an iPad for years because I was interested in Procreate, but I kept putting it off because I already have a Wacom tablet and I didn’t really need a new gadget. Until this year, when I finally decided to get an iPad and Procreate and I wanted to see if ... VIEW POST

life and blog update

Life and blog update

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 from blogging and YouTube

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

Seamless hand-drawn diagonal patterns in Illustrator

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

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

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