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Helpful video tutorials, resources, and case studies for vector repeat pattern designers weeklyFeatured Pattern It Up course student: Sara Aguiar
Today I am featuring my amazing student Sara Aguiar (@saraiaguiar) who created her vector pattern collection by following my Pattern It Up online course and here's her fabric sample that she received after taking action on the steps I teach in my course! 💜😍💙 Sara...
Video: How to design your own custom gifts featuring your own artwork or designs – affordable gift ideas
HOW TO DESIGN YOUR OWN CUSTOM GIFTS FEATURING YOUR OWN ARTWORK OR REPEAT PATTERN DESIGNS AFFORDABLE GIFT IDEAS. Wondering how to create your own unique gifts using your own artwork or repeat pattern designs for your family, friends, clients, or special events? Here...
Video: I designed repeat patterns for 10+ years and this is what happened
I DESIGNED REPEAT PATTERNS FOR 10+ YEARS AND THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED. Curious what could your life be like if you stuck with one creative path for 10 years? Well, in this video I share what happened in my life as I designed vector repeat patterns for 10+ years and...
Video: How to sell art online: Top 20 tips
HOW TO SELL ART ONLINE: TOP 20 TIPS. Wondering how to start selling your art or designs online? Here are my top 20 tips on how to do it so that you can get started and grow faster. In this video, I talk about how to make income licensing your art and/or repeat pattern...
Video: How to design your own apron: print-on-demand apron tutorial with a repeat pattern
HOW TO DESIGN YOUR OWN APRON: PRINT-ON-DEMAND APRON TUTORIAL WITH A REPEAT PATTERN. Wondering how to design a custom apron for yourself or as a gift to your family member or friend? Here is my tutorial on how to do it using the print-on-demand service called Zazzle. I...
Featured Pattern It Up course student: Rose Williams
Today, I am featuring my amazing student Rose Williams (@rosebud_textiles_art) 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 received after taking action on the...
Video: How to use the Magic Wand tool in Adobe Illustrator – Tips and Tricks
HOW TO USE THE MAGIC WAND TOOL IN ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR CC TUTORIAL. Wondering how to use the Magic Wand tool to recolor your vector repeat pattern designs or any other vector artwork in Adobe Illustrator CC? Here are my top tips on how to do it with ease every time you....
Video: How to design your own throw pillows tutorial
HOW TO DESIGN YOUR OWN THROW PILLOWS USING YOUR OWN VECTOR REPEAT PATTERNS TUTORIAL. Wondering how to design your own custom throw pillows with your own artwork or a repeat pattern? Here are my tips on how to do it so that you can order them for your own home, give...
Featured Pattern It Up course student: Claudia Flores
Today, I am featuring my amazing student Claudia Flores (@claudiafloresdesigns) 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 received after taking action on the...
SUMMER FLASH SALE on one of my most magical courses!
I am throwing a SUMMER FLASH SALE on one of my most magical online programs - 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 Illustrator pattern templates for just $47....
Video: How to design a hexagon wall art installation with your patterns on fabrics.
How to design a hexagon wall art installation with your patterns on fabrics. In this video, I talk about how I designed and created a DIY hexagon wall art installation with my own vector repeat pattern designs printed on Spoonflower fabric. My name is Oksancia. I have...
How to design a hexagon wall art installation with your patterns on fabrics.
How to design your own hexagon pattern wall installation or any shape canvas fabric decor? I will show you right in this video 🙂 My name is Oksancia. I have been a self-employed textile designer for over 15 years now and I am a founder of Oksancia Textile Design...
The live webinar was awesome!!! Replay available for a few days only.
REPLAY AVAILABLE for a few days only of my FREE LIVE WEBINAR/WORKSHOP: 3 Secrets to Building a Successful Lifestyle Business Designing and Selling Repeat Patterns. We had such a great time yesterday at this live event. Thank you to everyone who attended live and who...
Free live webinar next Wednesday: 3 secrets to running a lifestyle business designing and selling repeat patterns.
LIVE WEBINAR next Wednesday (5 May, 10 am Pacific): 3 Secrets to Building a Successful Lifestyle Business Designing and Selling Repeat Patterns. It's a FREE event! I will share what worked the best for me over the last 15+ years and also share my design studio's...
Video: Top 5 Habits of Successful Pattern Designers
TOP 5 HABITS OF SUCCESSFUL REPEAT PATTERN DESIGNERS. Curious about the main habits of successful textile designers, surface pattern designers, or repeat pattern designers? Here is my video where I list all of the habits and explain how they all contributed to my...
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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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