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Helpful video tutorials, resources, and case studies for vector repeat pattern designers weekly
NEW VIDEO: How to protect your artwork online and find new clients at the same time
I hope you and your family are well. I am back with something new and exciting for you today! Wondering how to make sure you keep your photos, digital artwork such as repeat pattern designs, and other types of art safe when you post it online? Then this video and the...
Video: How to Use the Align Panel and the Distribute Panel in Adobe Illustrator for Vector Repeat Patterns
HOW TO USE THE ALIGN PANEL AND THE DISTRIBUTE PANEL IN ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR FOR VECTOR REPEAT PATTERN DESIGN Wondering how to make your vector elements align perfectly in Adobe Illustrator? Here is my video Adobe Illustrator tutorial on how to do it so that you know the...
Featured Pattern It Up course student: Lesja Saramakova
Today, I am featuring my amazing student, Lesja Saramakova (@_lesunia_lesunia) who created her vector pattern collection by following my Pattern It Up online course, and here are her fabric samples that she made after taking action on the steps I teach in my course!...
SPRING FLASH SALE on my best-selling Magical Pattern Layouts course!
It's that time again! 🙂 I am back throwing a SPRING FLASH SALE on one of my most magical and best-selling online courses - The Magical Pattern Layouts Course! For the next 72 hours only, I am offering my Magical Pattern Layouts online course, my favorite set of Adobe...
Video: How to Select the Correct Spoonflower Fabric for Your Sewing or DIY Project
HOW TO SELECT THE CORRECT SPOONFLOWER FABRIC FOR YOUR SEWING OR DIY PROJECT. Wondering how to correctly choose the fabric that will work great for your particular sewing or DIY project? I will show you how I do it in this video where I talk about my own tricks that...
Video: Repeat Pattern Types. Allover Pattern vs Border Pattern vs Placement Print
REPEAT PATTERN TYPES. ALLOVER PATTERN VS BORDER PATTERN VS PLACEMENT PRINT. Do you want to learn the difference between the repeat pattern types such as an allover pattern, border pattern, and placement print? Here is my video lesson on how to differentiate between...
Video: Top 10 Spoonflower Tips for Fabric Designers
TOP 10 SPOONFLOWER TIPS FOR FABRIC DESIGNERS Curious how to sell your own fabric designs on various fabrics and wallpaper on Spoonflower? Here are my top 10 tips for Spoonflower fabric designers that will help you sell more designs, get more exposure for your work,...
Featured Pattern It Up course student: Julia Donaldson
Today I am featuring my amazing student Julia Donaldson (whimzingers@gmail.com) who created her vector pattern collection by following my Pattern It Up online course and here are her fabric samples that she made after taking action on the steps I teach in my course!...
Video: How I Self-Published My Own First Children’s Picture Book Zoo Day on Amazon KDP
HOW I SELF-PUBLISHED MY OWN FIRST CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK ZOO DAY ON AMAZON KDP. Wondering how to self-publish your own children’s book? Here is my case study on how to do it so that you know the process and are prepared for this fun journey. In this video, I talk...
Video: Top Tools I Use as a Textile Designer in my Home Studio
 TOP TOOLS I USE AS A TEXTILE DESIGNER IN MY HOME STUDIO - EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE FOR REPEAT PATTERN DESIGNERS Wondering which tools are the best for textile design, repeat pattern design, and fabric design? Here is my list of top tools I use in my own textile design...
Video: My Home Studio Tour – Textile Designer and Online Course Creator
MY HOME STUDIO TOUR - TEXTILE DESIGNER AND ONLINE COURSE CREATOR. Let me take you on a tour of my textile designer and online course creator home studio! I am showing you every corner and a lot of super useful tools I have set up to create faster and organize my home...
Video: Before and After – My First Repeat Pattern Design vs More Advanced Patterns and Fabric Collections
BEFORE AND AFTER - MY FIRST REPEAT PATTERN DESIGN VS MORE ADVANCED PATTERNS AND FABRIC COLLECTIONS. Curious how to improve your repeat pattern designs and make them more advanced and complex? Here is my own before-and-after example of my first fabric design repeat...
Happy 4th Birthday, Oksancia Online School! Take 30% off any course.
Well, today we are celebrating the 🎉 4th Birthday of the Oksancia Textile Design School 🎉 First of all, I am so grateful for your support during this difficult for all of us year. Lots of virtual hugs coming your way!!! 🤗 🤗 🤗 My amazing students, YOU have made this...
Video: 3 Vector Repeat Pattern Tips for Adobe Illustrator CC – Adobe Illustrator Tutorial
3 VECTOR REPEAT PATTERN TIPS FOR ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR CC - ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR TUTORIAL. Do you want to learn my 3 Vector Repeat Pattern Tips for Adobe Illustrator CC? Here are some of my favorite tricks on how to speed up your vector pattern (or any vector art or design...
Video: How to quickly make your vector pattern more vibrant in Adobe Illustrator CC – tutorial
HOW TO QUICKLY MAKE YOUR VECTOR PATTERN MORE VIBRANT IN ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR CC TUTORIAL. Wondering how to quickly make all the colors in your vector artwork Adobe Illustrator CC more vibrant or lighter? Here is my tip on how to do it correctly so that your vector image...
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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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