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Helpful video tutorials, resources, and case studies for vector repeat pattern designers weekly
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...
My New Zoo Day Picture Book for Kids Launch Party!
ZOO DAY BOOK LAUNCH PARTY: DISCOUNT AND GIFTS! Yay! My Zoo Day picture book that I have written and illustrated for young children is here! In this video, I share how to get it with a 30% discount and how to get 3 amazing gifts to go with it. The introductory Early...
Featured Pattern It Up course student: Magdalena Mitek
Today, I am featuring my amazing student Magdalena Mitek (@mitekmagdalena) who created her vector pattern collection by following my Pattern It Up online course, and here are the fabric samples that she received after taking action on the steps I teach in my course!...
Video: How to license your artwork and keep track of your licensed art
HOW TO LICENSE YOUR ARTWORK AND KEEP TRACK OF YOUR LICENSED ART FOR TEXTILE DESIGNERS AND OTHER ARTISTS. Wondering how to license your artwork and keep track of your licensed art? Here are my tips on how to do it correctly so that you know which artwork was sold under...
Holiday Celebration Sale! Discount and 3 bonuses.
Today we are celebrating the 🎉 holiday season (and my birthday that's coming up) 🎉 ! I don't know about you, but I am so ready for joy and fun! First of all, I am very grateful for your amazing support during these difficult for all of us years. Lots of virtual hugs...
Featured Pattern It Up course student: Olga Astakhova
Today I am featuring my amazing student Olga Astakhova (@artstudio_luzhki34) who created her vector pattern collection by following my Pattern It Up online course and here are her fabric samples that she received after taking action on the steps I teach in my course!...
VIDEO: How to use the smooth tool in Adobe Illustrator: tips and tricks
HOW TO USE THE SMOOTH TOOL IN ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR: TIPS AND TRICKS. Looking to draw smoother strokes in Adobe Illustrator or smooth out the paths you have already drawn? Here is a video tutorial that will teach you the tips and tricks on how to use the smooth tool in...
Black Friday Sale: 30% off any of Oksancia courses!
It's the time of the year to reevaluate your plans and go for your dreams as the end of the year is approaching. I, personally, love reviewing my year goals and going for the goals I have not completed yet with extra energy. And you, my creative friend, can make these...
Video: A DIY scarf using my first fabric pattern design ever and what it taught me
A DIY SCARF USING MY FIRST FABRIC PATTERN DESIGN EVER AND WHAT IT TAUGHT ME. Curious how my first ever repeat pattern design that I created 10+ years ago looks like? Here is my story of the fabric design that started my textile designer career, a DIY infinity scarf...
Video: Success Stories of the Pattern It Up Online Course Students
SUCCESS STORIES OF THE PATTERN IT UP ONLINE COURSE STUDENTS. Would you like to be inspired by the stories and success as well as the designs of my Pattern It Up course students who have just recently finished the course and already created design portfolios, brands,...
Featured Pattern It Up course Student: Brigitta Altschwager
Today, I am featuring my amazing student Brigitta Altschwager (@birdandbunnyhome, @brigittaaltschwagerdesigns) Â who created her vector pattern collection by following my Pattern It Up online course and here she is holding her fabric samples in her hands that she...
Video: How to create a fabric portfolio folder for textile designers
HOW TO CREATE A FABRIC PORTFOLIO FOLDER FOR TEXTILE DESIGNERS. Are you interested in organizing and presenting your fabric design swatches in a clean and professional way? Well, this video is for you! In it, I show my method of how to create a fabric portfolio folder...
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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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