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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
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
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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Essential Terminology Explained
Are you fascinated by the mesmerizing world of surface pattern design but find yourself puzzled by the terminology used in this creative field? In that case, keep reading and unravel the most commonly used terms within the surface pattern design industry.
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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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What is Surface Pattern Design?
Have you ever wondered about those cool designs on your clothes, walls, or even the packaging of your favourite products? That's the magic of surface pattern design! Let's dive in and discover why making ordinary things look unique is so compelling.