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My Top 5 Books for Artists and Surface Pattern Designers
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My Top 5 Books for Artists and Surface Pattern Designers

If you’re an artist or/and surface pattern designer, your world is likely a mix of creativity, inspiration and strategy. You’re constantly juggling ideas and deadlines, striving to refine your craft, manage your time, and navigate the complexity of the design world. To support you on this journey, I’d like to share five of my favourite books that I believe will help you fine-tune your habits, master your creative process, and approach the business side of art with confidence.

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Color Reduction in Photoshop:                                                                         A Guide for Surface Pattern Designers
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Color Reduction in Photoshop: A Guide for Surface Pattern Designers

Managing color complexity is crucial for surface pattern designers, especially those who combine traditional painting techniques with digital tools to create captivating patterns. Bringing a hand-painted feel to surface pattern designs can be tricky when you are limited by the number of colors in your design. Fortunately, Photoshop provides a comprehensive toolkit for simplifying and perfecting color selections.

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How to choose a Perfect watercolor brush
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How to choose a Perfect watercolor brush

As a watercolor artist or, frankly, any artist, choosing the right brush is essential to achieving your artwork's desired effects and textures. With so many options available, knowing which brush to use for each painting style and technique can be challenging. Here are some tips for picking the right watercolor brushes.

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(UN)NECESSARY Watercolor Supplies
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(UN)NECESSARY Watercolor Supplies

Diving into watercolor painting? Great choice! As a beginner, it's essential to focus on the basics and keep things simple so you can dip into painting with confidence and joy. But what about the endless range of possibilities when it comes to watercolor supplies? Overwhelming, right? Well, let me tell you right from the start what you won't need to start painting despite someone trying to suggest you otherwise.

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