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Assets: Your Creative Secret Weapon

Assets: Your Creative Secret Weapon

If you watch any of my classes on Affinity Designer, you have heard me mention more than once that I have a secret weapon. As a busy entrepreneur,...
Surface Pattern Repeat Types

Surface Pattern Repeat Types

    Hey there and welcome! Glad to see you enjoying my blog. Please feel free to comment or ask any questions! For artists interested in surf...
Greeting Cards: Venture into Selling Your Art

Greeting Cards: Venture into Selling Your Art

  Are you ready to start selling your art? Sales of our art is a goal many of us have when we dip our toes into the entrepreneurial waters. Whil...
Use Templates for Surface Pattern Design

Use Templates for Surface Pattern Design

I know I go on and on about this, but what I am about to share has revolutionized my surface pattern design practice. I can work so much ...
Mixed Media Valentine Project

Mixed Media Valentine Project

  Watch a quick video: Valentine Project 2025 - Mixed Media Heart Start by downloading the assets here. Use the code Heart-Sampler-2025 to get the...
Repurposing old artwork; recycling art; art licensing; art journals; collage for commercial work

Repurpose Art

  Breathing Life into Old Work: Tips from High School Let’s talk about something I’ve been doing for years: taking old artwork and giving it a ...
Illustrator or Affinity Designer? A Simple Guide

Illustrator or Affinity Designer? A Simple Guide

Choosing Between Adobe Illustrator and Affinity Designer Doesn’t Have to be Difficult! Hey there, creative friend! Whether you’re just starting ...
Choosing the Right Design Software for Your Creative Style

Choosing the Right Design Software for Your Creative Style

Choosing the right design software can transform your creative workflow and amplify your artistic potential.

In this post, I compare Procreate, Adobe Fresco, Affinity Designer, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator, highlighting their features, ideal uses, pros, and cons. Whether you're a hobbyist or a professional artist, this guide will help you find the perfect tool for your needs.

Discover the strengths of each software, explore user experiences, and take our quiz to get personalized recommendations. Dive in to learn more and elevate your digital art journey!

A vibrant collage showcasing a diverse array of print-on-demand products including apparel, home decor, and accessories, each adorned with unique and colorful artwork, setting an inspirational and creative tone for exploring the possibilities of POD.

Maximize Your Art's Reach: A 20-Minute Guide to Print-on-Demand Success for Artists and Designers

Dive into the world of Print-on-Demand (POD) and explore how artists and designers can leverage their creativity to reach a global audience without the hassle of inventory or shipping. This guide, presented by Kaylie Edwards of Spellweaver Digital Solutions, offers a step-by-step approach to launching and scaling your POD business. From choosing the right platform to designing products that sell and mastering marketing techniques, unlock the secrets to turning your artistic vision into a thriving online business.
How to Survive a Craft Sale

How to Survive a Craft Sale

Join Ché Orridge as she shares invaluable insights from her craft sale journey with her mom Delores. Discover practical tips on early planning, booth setup, adapting to trends, and managing finances for successful craft sales. Learn from their experiences to navigate the craft sale world with confidence and creativity.
Can I Make Money With My Art if I Only Use Procreate?

Can I Make Money With My Art if I Only Use Procreate?

I recently sent out an email asking the membership the same questions I asked recently here in the community. I am trying to plan content, as...
How to Make Money with Your Art

How to Make Money with Your Art

Over the years, I’ve managed to make design work a good chunk of my income. If you’re wondering how to become a designer, I will endeavour to teac...