This episode is all about how I use Smart Objects in Photoshop when I am making my patterns. In this episode I break down when to use smart objects and how to use them in three different ways to edit your patterns and make your artwork work harder for you. I show layer masking, adjustment […]
Three Ways to Use SMART OBJECTS for Patterns in Photoshop Read More »
Here’s what I want to know from you. Do you struggle with making things if you don’t know how they are going to be used?
Making the Cucumbers: The Process from Cut to Scan Read More »
How often do you get in your own way? Is it because you don’t know all you need to get the thing done? Or is it that you are fighting perfectionism? Or maybe something else, perhaps fear of success?
Hurdles: Pushing Through (Making & Uploading the First Patterns) Read More »
Creatives Ignite provides creative solopreneurs with weekly inspiration & honest insights about running a creative business. Encouraging creatives to keep their creativity ignited by exploring new tools and techniques, making messes, and connecting with people all around the world. Episode 493, published on Jan 9, 2025. Big week doing it alone. This episode walks you
Courage: New Year and Facing Fears Read More »
This week has been crazy. I think I might be getting overwhelmed. eek. Teaching at the university has been awesome, students are excited to learn and it has been incredible in the classroom and out of the classroom. I can’t believe how motivated and enthusiastic students are again. There were some times not so long
Reflections on my Summer Art Party Read More »
Episode 478 LIVE on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 7:30pm BST / 2:30pm ET / 11:30am PT / 8:30am in Hawaii. This week we have a regular guest expert back on the show, Amarilys Henderson. Amarilys’ vibrant watercolor art grace a myriad of surfaces from paper to porcelain. Her works are a playful yet bold
Sketchbook as Playground with Amarilys Henderson Read More »
This week we are back with one of my favorite monthly series, Inspiration in Action. This series allows creatives to take us through their career so far and show us who has inspired them and how their work changed because of these artists, designers, illustrators, authors, and experiences. I am excited to finally have my
Inspiration in Action with Will Truran Read More »
This week we kick off the sketchbook series where I will be interviewing different creatives on how they use their sketchbooks. I am excited to announce Steph Fizer Coleman, a children’s book illustrator and author, educator, & illustrator will join us this week to share how her sketchbooks became the vehicle for finding new styles
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I am hitting some walls. I am repeating some bad habits. I am going to share all about it and walk through my sketchbooks and what exercises have been helping. Anybody else hitting some creative block? I KEEP GETTING IN MY OWN WAY!!!! I had to text my good friend Hannah today and
My Sketchbook Journey Summer 2024 Read More »
