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Exciting news: Business Insider features Oksancia School!
I have some pretty big news! An international online publication Business Insider just released a feature story about me and our Oksancia School! The experience of being contacted for an interview and having a video chat with the writer was surreal, and I couldn't be...
FREE LIVE WEBINAR ON FEBRUARY 16: 6 best ways to sell your repeat pattern designs online.
I hope you are doing well and staying creative 🙂 I am so excited to let you know that I am working on a brand-new free live webinar for you and I am going to teach it live next week! Yay! Join my FREE LIVE WEBINAR on Thursday, February 16, at 10 am Pacific Time: 6...
Video: 2023 repeat pattern design trends
2023 REPEAT PATTERN DESIGN TRENDS In this video I am sharing inspiration for surface pattern designers and ideas for what repeat patterns to design this year. You will learn about the inspiring resources and websites that feature graphic design trends for 2023 year...
2 productivity tips that help me as a pro textile designer.
Two productivity tips that help me as a pro textile designer - how to be more productive as a designer, artist or any creative person. I share my tips that helped me in my creative work that I think might help you as well. I hope you find them useful. ★ BONUS...
Video – Timelapse: Hibiscus vector pattern collection in ViVa Magenta PANTONE color of the year
Timelapse: Hibiscus vector pattern collection in ViVa Magenta PANTONE color of the year. In this video, I show my process of designing a vector repeat pattern fabric collection from sketch to uploading the designs to my Spoonflower online fabric shop Oksancia. I used...
Vlog: behind the scenes of a textile designer: infinity scarf, latest paintings other projects
Vlog: behind the scenes of a textile designer: infinity scarf, latest paintings other projects. Hi! I am a self-employed textile designer of 15+ years as well as a published author and illustrator and an online course creator and I am taking you with me on a day of me...
HOLIDAY OFFER: 25% off any course on Oksancia Textile Design School
Happy holidays, my amazing, creative friends! I am so grateful for all of you this year because your kind comments, encouragement, and support have been so helpful for me. I appreciate you so much 💜💜💜 And now it's time for our HOLIDAYS OFFER - get a 25%...
VIDEO: How to use the Pantone color of the year 2023 Viva Magenta for repeat pattern design
HOW TO USE THE PANTONE COLOR OF THE YEAR VIVA MAGENTA FOR REPEAT PATTERN DESIGN. The color of the year is here! Would you like to learn how to use the new Pantone color of the year in your repeat pattern designs and any designs and illustrations you create as well as...
Video: Which colors to use for vector repeat pattern design
WHICH COLORS TO USE FOR VECTOR REPEAT PATTERN DESIGN. Wondering how to correctly color your vector repeat patterns for sale on microstock and print-on-demand websites? Then this video and the resources are for you. Learn my best tips on how to use colors for your...
Black Friday Sale – take 30% off any of Oksancia’s online courses and get two extra bonuses!
It's here! Our BLACK FRIDAY OFFER: 30% discount on any of Oksancia School courses. For a limited time, you can enroll in any online course at Oksancia Textile Design School with a 30% discount + get 2 amazing extra bonuses: https://buff.ly/3nbOV0C This is a...
Textile designer and teacher vlog: behind the scenes.
TEXTILE DESIGNER AND TEACHER VLOG: BEHIND THE SCENES. Hey there! I am a self-employed textile designer of 15+ years as well as a published author and illustrator and an online course creator and I am taking you with me on a day of me working in my home design studio....
VIDEO: Why it’s a great time to start now as a repeat pattern designer.
WHY IT'S A GREAT TIME TO START NOW AS A REPEAT PATTERN DESIGNER. I went live on my Youtube channel to share my best reasons why NOW is awesome for getting started as a beginner surface pattern designer, a textile designer, a fabric designer or anything you might call...
Video: 5 myths that stand in the way of repeat pattern designers.
5 MYTHS THAT STAND IN THE WAY OF REPEAT PATTERN DESIGNERS. Do you believe any of these 5 myths of surface pattern designers? Let’s find out in this video! In it I share the 5 myths I hear very often from my audience about the business of a repeat pattern designer or a...
VIDEO: This will help you find more pattern design clients
THIS WILL HELP YOU FIND MORE PATTERN DESIGN CLIENTS. Wondering how to attract more one-on-one repeat pattern design clients? Then this video is for you! In it I share a part of my recent 1-hour-long Masterclass I taught live: How to select your pattern niche and style...
Vlog: A day in life of a textile designer and course creator.
VLOG: A DAY IN LIFE OF A TEXTILE DESIGNER AND COURSE CREATOR. Hey there! I am a self-employed textile designer of 15+ years as well as a published author and illustrator and an online course creator and I am taking you with me on a day of me working in my home design...
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Oksana, Owner of Oksancia.com
Welcome! This is a blog where you will find lots of helpful resources, video tutorials, case studies to inspire and help you create vector repeat pattern designs and collections in Adobe Illustrator and to start or grow your independent textile design business. I have 15+ years of experience as a textile designer and love to share my tools and experiences with fellow creatives here, on my blog.
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