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Helpful video tutorials, resources, and case studies for vector repeat pattern designers weekly
Video: My DIY cheater quilt project using Spoonflower – Fill-a-project
MY DIY CHEATER QUILT PROJECT USING SPOONFLOWER FILL-A-PROJECT. Here is a case study of my simple DIY repeat pattern design and quilt project using a Spoonflower feature called “Fill-a-project”. In this video I talk about how I made this textile design and DIY sewing...
Stay on Top of Your Repeat Pattern Design Projects with my Canva’s Pattern Tracker Templates
CANVA PATTERN PROGRESS TRACKER TEMPLATES - HOW TO KEEP TRACK OF YOUR REPEAT PATTERN DESIGN PROJECTS. Wondering how to better keep track of your repeat pattern design projects? Then this video and the Canva templates I talk about are for you. In this video, I'll show...
What to do with your repeat pattern after you designed it
What to do with your repeat pattern after you designed it - useful ideas how to promote your design, grow your portfolio, and your surface pattern designer brand. I have a brand-new video training for you today and I predict that it will get your creative juices...
Timelapse: Mums flowers and leaves vector repeat pattern collection in Adobe Illustrator CC
Blog Post: Creating a Vector Fabric Collection: A Time-Lapse Journey Hello my amazing creative friends, Oksancia here again! Today, I wanted to take you through a time-lapse journey of how I created my vector fabric collection. This collection currently has only two...
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....
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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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