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Helpful video tutorials, resources, and case studies for vector repeat pattern designers weekly
How to find your own design style while following tutorials.
In this video, I talk about how to make your repeat pattern designs or any artwork for that matter, unique while you learn from others and work through design and art lessons and tutorials.
1 Million Views on my Youtube channel and a celebration scholarship giveaway!
Yay! Oksancia Youtube Channel has just reached 1 MILLION VIEWS!!! So amazing! Thank you, my wonderful viewers, for making this happen! I am so grateful for you! 💜 To celebrate I am doing my online courses SCHOLARSHIP GIVEAWAY. More details under my celebration video....
How to analyze your pattern design portfolio shop: what’s working, what’s not!
If you are wondering which pattern designs or artwork are working in your online microstock portfolio or your online shop, then this video is for you. You are probably seeing some sales come in or even a steady stream of sales but without the regular design portfolio analysis it will be hard to know which design topics work best for you and which style is the most popular with your customers.
I developed a special design business exercise that helps me to keep track of my vector pattern portfolio sales in my Shutterstock (my referral link, thank you for your support!) and other microstock shops. I share this exercise with you in this video. I hope you find help with your own microstock shop analysis as well as other online shops you are selling on, for example, print-on-demand shops.
My online school got an award from Teachable!
I am soooo excited today because something really awesome happened! 🙂
My online school got an award from Teachable! Oh my goodness!
Adobe Illustrator not responding when working with vector patterns – how to prevent!
ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR NOT RESPONDING WHEN WORKING WITH VECTOR PATTERNS – HOW TO PREVENT!
Has your Adobe Illustrator suddenly started not responding for a very long time when working with vector patterns?
Has Adobe Illustrator slowed down or maybe crashed and you are not sure what has caused it?
If you are wondering how to prevent Adobe Illustrator crash problem or Illustrator not responding problem as well as Illustrator working slow or slowing down and you have been working with vector repeat patterns or pattern swatches open, then this is the video for you.
How to sell your art online for free: vector repeat pattern perspective
If you are wondering how to sell your art online for free while selling your artwork online seems intimidating and you are not sure where to start, in this video I share the best websites for selling art online that I have tested and found useful in my 14+ years of experience as an illustrator and a textile designer.
I share tips on where to sell your art online as well as my advice for selling on ow to sell on microstock websites and how to sell on print on demand websites alike.
After watching this video you will be able to get a head start after learning how to license your art online as well as will find out how to sell repeat patterns online specifically.
How to find support if you are a beginner artist or designer
HOW TO FIND SUPPORT IF YOU ARE A BEGINNER ARTIST OR DESIGNER. I wonder if you have any other artists or designers in your family, my dear creative friend? Being the only creative artistic person in my immediate family and in the family of my husband I grew up without...
Podcast interview: Why You Want to Create a Business that Includes Semi Passive Income with Oksana of Oksancia
It's here! 🙂 My episode on the Gift Biz Unwrapped podcast is LIVE! Check it out at www.GiftBizUnwrapped.com/oksancia The title of the episode is "Why You Want to Create a Business that Includes Semi Passive Income with Oksana of Oksancia" Sue and I talked about my...
When are you ready to sell your designs online?
WHEN ARE YOU READY TO SELL YOUR DESIGNS ONLINE?
If you are wondering if you are ready to sell your design online then this video is for you. I share my advice on how to sell your graphic designs online no matter if you want to sell your vector art or are interested in licensing fabric designs as a textile designer.
How to become a textile designer if you can’t draw. My top 5 tips.
HOW TO BECOME A TEXTILE DESIGNER IF YOU CAN'T DRAW. MY TOP 5 TIPS. Next time you are dreaming of becoming an independent textile designer but doubting yourself because you can't draw, you will remember my tips on how to become a textile designer, how to become...
How to create art from what you see in your head.
This video is about how to match up your vision and imagination with the art and designs that you are creating. I share tips and ideas on how to start being proud of your artistic vision and develop it over time. The ability to draw from your head, design and create art from your imagination is a skill that you can master by practicing often and not giving up.
How to stop tweaking your designs for too long and complete your artwork faster.
We all as designers often have a problem of "tweaking" our completed designs for a very long time never becoming satisfied with how things look. We keep tweaking and adjusting the scale of the elements, colors, and layout of the elements endlessly until we get...
Flying Dinosaurs Pattern Design Collaboration With Princess Awesome Clothing Brand
So excited to share my recent collaboration with one of the most amazing clothing brands for girls and their Moms Princess Awesome. It is our second collaboration, the first one was my doodle robots print. This time we took to the sky and created a totally new pattern...
Can you use a famous character in your artwork and designs for sale?
Can you use a famous character in your artwork and designs for sale? In this video, I share if it is possible to create repeat pattern designs, graphic design, packaging, or any other products featuring the images of famous characters.
Video: Do you keep the rights to your designs when you sell them online?
In this video, I talk about who keeps the rights to your artwork, repeat pattern designs, or other creative products you are selling online.
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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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