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WHICH SKETCHBOOK TO BUY? (BEST SKETCHBOOK FOR ARTISTS)
There are all kinds of different sketchbooks out there with different paper weights, paper tooth, paper for wet or dry media, different sizes, number of pages, and of course, prices!
It's so hard to know which one to use.
Lucky for you, I've got a lot of thoughts on sketchbooks so check out the below blog post to get my tips.
HOW TO PRICE YOUR ARTWORK
In this episode of the Design Tribe podcast, I'm chatting with Ilana and Katie from Loomier about pricing your work as an illustrator, surface pattern designer, or hand-lettering artist.
The surface pattern design industry can be opaque especially around pricing and especially if you're new to the industry. Thankfully, more and more artists are sharing their knowledge about how to price your designs, what you should be charging clients, what kinds of royalties are normal for art licensing, and how to uplift the industry standards for pricing so that all artists can make a decent salary and the living they deserve! :)
Why Is Drawing From Life Important?
I’ll explain the top 5 reasons why it's good practice to draw from life! In my latest YouTube video, I'm headed out on an Art Excursion to the High Museum of Art here in Atlanta, GA.
Art Style Tips | Discover Your Art Style w/ 5 Easy Tips
Discover your own Art Style with my top 5 easy tips! Art Style Tips! In this blog post, I go over my top 5 tips & tricks for finding your art style. To discover your art style, you need to go through 3 phases: Explore, Create, and Focus where you create 30 pieces of intentional art during each phase.
Finding your art style is more like developing your art style through a cyclical process. It's a gradual process of seeing how you work, identifying artistic, stylistic elements in your artwork and repeating them over and over again so that people can recognize your art style!
100 Hands Challenge
Human hands can be especially difficult to draw, because they are pretty complex body parts! With four fingers, wrinkly knuckles, and a thumb that’s so different from the other fingers - the visual info can feel overwhelming and confusing. Read more to improve your drawing skills!
Create {mini} Collections for your Portfolio ⚡️
Creating your own portfolio can be intimidating - even if you've done it before and it simply needs a facelift! That's why I'm here to help you!! :)
I created a new summer program called Portfolio Surge that starts on June 1st at a super affordable price point.
🌊Portfolio Summer School: Create Your Portfolio (finally)
Creating your own portfolio can be intimidating - even if you've done it before and it simply needs a facelift! That's why I'm here to help you!! :)
I created a new summer program called Portfolio Surge that starts on June 1st at a super affordable price point.
Pattern Passion Skillshare Class - Step-by-Step Process to Creating Surface Pattern Designs
Reveal your passion for pattern with my Skillshare class, Pattern Passion! In this class, I'll teach you the step-by-step process to creating surface pattern designs.
There are many different ways to create print designs, textile designs, and pattern designs. It all starts with establishing your style, creating a moodboard, and selecting a medium to work in.
In this class, you'll discover 5 different ways to create motifs for pattern design. I'll show you how to create a pattern layout both in repeat and as a placement print.
Famous Textile Designers - 5 of the Most Famous and Influential Textile Designers of All Time
Famous Textile Designers are important to know so that you can sound like an expert in the field of textile design.
In this video, you'll learn about 5 different famous textile designers in history.
How to Become a Textile Designer - Become a Textile Designer in 7 easy steps!
Are you interested in fulfilling your creative career dreams to become a Textile Designer without a degree but don't know where to start?!?
Allow me to teach you today how to effectively build your skill set to become a beautifully creative Textile Designer or Surface Designer. Follow these 7 easy tips and tricks to get you on the right path towards becoming a successful Textile Designer. Anyone can do it; it’s that easy!
Textile Designer Salary - How Much Do Textile Jobs Pay?
Have you ever wondered how much money Textile Design jobs pay?
Or how much Textile Designers earn in their salary?
I dive into how much Textile Designers are paid from the low end to the high end, what average salaries are, and how many years of experience you need. I explain how you can position yourself for a higher salary as a Textile Designer or Surface Designer and provide my own insights relative to the data found online. I also touch on different resources like payscale and The Creative Group to help visualize what types of positions and job titles earn the highest salaries.
Surtex vs. Blueprint: Which Trade Show is Better?
Surtex vs Blueprint: In this episode of the Design Tribe podcast, special guest, Lisa Clow, and I discuss which trade show is better for surface pattern designers, textile designers, and illustrators. I only exhibited at Blueprint Shows, but Lisa exhibited at both Surtex and Blueprint shows in the same year so I really wanted to get her opinion on which trade show is better!
What Does a Textile Designer Do? 6 Key Responsibilities
Are you wondering, “What does a Textile Designer or Fashion Designer do?” Learn the 6 key responsibilities of any fashion or textile designer.
Textile Design Portfolio | How to Build Your Textile Design Portfolio
Learn the 7 essential tips you MUST include in your portfolio in order to have a successful interview and land the gig you want.
Textile Design Jobs | Types of Textile Design Jobs (TOP 10 LIST!!)
Learn about the different types of Textile Design Jobs with my Top 10 list!
How To Become a Full Time Artist w/ Brooke Glaser
Learn how to become a full time artist, illustrator, or designer. We dive deep into 8 questions with full time illustrator, Brooke Glaser. Hint: She flopped the first time she tried to be her own boss!
Find Your Art Style in 90 Days or Less! | Find Your Drawing Style
Join my style challenge + learn how to develop your own art style, design style, or drawing style by following my 90 Days of Design project! #90DaysofDesign
Let's face it: every successful artist has their own style. Learn how to create your own original art in 90 days or less.
Join my DESIGN TRIBE FB group below!https://www.facebook.com/groups/DesignTribeLaurenLesley/Use hashtag #90DaysofDesign
How to Design Your Own Fabric | Step by Step Watercolor Fabric Design Tutorial
Learn how to design your own fabric in my easy step-by-step video tutorial. I dive into everything from trend research to design to uploading to Spoonflower.
So You Want to Become a Textile Designer? 5 Easy Tips for Getting Started →
Learn how to become a Textile Designer in 5 easy steps. Hint: I did NOT major in Textile Design in school.
In this episode of the Design Tribe podcast, I'm chatting with Ilana and Katie from Loomier about pricing your work as an illustrator, surface pattern designer, or hand-lettering artist.
The surface pattern design industry can be opaque especially around pricing and especially if you're new to the industry. Thankfully, more and more artists are sharing their knowledge about how to price your designs, what you should be charging clients, what kinds of royalties are normal for art licensing, and how to uplift the industry standards for pricing so that all artists can make a decent salary and the living they deserve! :)