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How to make the scale of a vector repeat pattern tile smaller in Adobe Illustrator
https://youtu.be/juiZ0lOm0JA How to make the scale of a vector repeat pattern tile smaller in Adobe Illustrator. In this video, I talk about my method of creating a smaller scale vector pattern tile or cropped swatch for sale on the microstock websites out of a larger...
How to create vector patterns with text in Adobe Illustrator.
How to create vector patterns with text in Adobe Illustrator. In this video, I talk about how to add vector text and words to a seamless repeat pattern tile created in Adobe Illustrator CC and how to prepare it for sale on microstock websites as a digital vector file.
Advice for self-taught artists and designers
Advice for self-taught artists and designers
Learn step-by-step how to start your creative business: Pattern It Up course is open!
Learn step-by-step how to start your creative business: Pattern It Up course is open!
Live Webinar next Thursday: 3 secrets to building a successful creative lifestyle business
Live Webinar next Thursday: 3 secrets to building a successful creative lifestyle business
Can I sell my art online if I don’t live in the USA?
Can I sell my art online if I don’t live in the USA?
How to quickly create vector rough striped seamless pattern in Adobe Illustrator
How to quickly create vector rough striped seamless pattern in Adobe Illustrator
How often to upload vector patterns for sale on microstock websites?
How often to upload vector patterns for sale on microstock websites?
My patterns on products in CVS pharmacy – Vlog
My patterns on products in CVS pharmacy – Vlog. In this video, I talk about how a major brand CVS pharmacy licensed 3 of my vector repeat pattern designs and produced a line of tissue paper products for their Total Home brand. I take you on a little trip to my local CVS pharmacy in Fremont, California, so that you can experience seeing the products with my vector repeat patterns printed on them together with me.
How to fix the hairline thin line bug in Adobe Illustrator vector repeat patterns.
How to fix the hairline thin line bug in Adobe Illustrator vector repeat patterns.
Video: How to choose Adobe Illustrator version for vector repeat pattern design. Pattern software tips.
If you are trying to figure out which Adobe Illustrator version to install for vector repeat pattern design or textile design, this video is for you.
Video: Should you go exclusive or sell your patterns on multiple websites?
In this video, I talk about my experience of selling my vector repeat pattern designs exclusively on one website for a few years vs licensing my vector pattern designs on many multiple websites for years. I tried both now definitely pro selling your artwork on multiple websites as over time it provided much better earnings, flexibility to explore new websites as well as marketing opportunities for my freelance designs clients to find me online via finding my vector patterns in many different shops that I have.
New Course: 12 Best Websites For Selling Pattern Designs – Build Licensing Income, Make More Money, Save Time
Learn Best websites to license your repeat pattern designs as well as the worst websites to stay away from based on my 12 years of online art licensing experience with my top pattern examples for each website.
Video: Surface Pattern Design Creative Trends 2019. Resource Collection
In this video, I talk about my favorite resources for surface pattern design trends for the year 2019, graphic design trends, as well as color trends for this year. Lots of interesting insights and statistics as well as awesome inspiration if what topics and in what color schemes are being licensed right now on microstock websites as well as on print-on-demand websites
Video: How to find vector repeat patterns for your commercial products. Best vector pattern sources online
Here is my guide to how to find great vector repeat patterns for designing your commercial products, like handbags, apparel, home decor products, household products, accessories, textile products. Here are the best ways to find or create and license amazing vector repeat patterns for your business.
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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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