It’s circa 2010, and I’m doodling in Corel Xara X, trying to figure out how to make repeat patterns. I had the idea of selling digital papers I had seen on Etsy. I could create simple repeats, but I grew frustrated when trying to figure out how to do a half-drop repeat. I soon concluded …
If you want to turn your art or doodles into patterns, there is a whole world of classes and courses to get you started in surface pattern design. There are many websites and great teachers out there who share their knowledge of this industry. This means it can feel overwhelming, and speaking from my own …
Spring Joy I made a pretty pattern and had it printed on a tote bag. This was one of the patterns I made as part of my Immersion coursework. The course consolidated my knowledge and improved my skills to become a surface pattern designer. The opportunity has given me the confidence to follow my dream …
The Journey Begins… Again Over the past 12 months, I’ve picked up the interest in surface pattern design again. Buying an ebook here and there, a couple of online courses, and with the help of Skillshare, my skills have developed for the better. It was trying to complete one of these courses that I realised …
Looking back, I have always had a love for a pretty pattern – whether on a notebook, a Cath Kidston bag or clothing. It’s taken me quite a while to get to the point of starting to make surface patterns after a few false starts. 10 Years in the wilderness About 10 years ago I …
