Creating pattern collections used to be something I feared and dreaded.  I had so much uncertainty around what my process should be, how many sketches

The Studio turned 1.5 this summer and I’ve been reflecting on how much it has grown since we opened doors in January 2022.  When I first

If you’ve ever had “pattern creative block” where you can’t seem to take that first step of drawing elements for your pattern, here is a

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Have you noticed that most modern patterns are made using the same basic scattered repeat?  There are so many other ways to arrange pattern elements

I’m in the process of releasing my new greeting card collection and it got me thinking about how streamlined my process has become for designing

I’ve been selling my art in POD (print-on-demand) shops since 2014, so needless to say I’ve been doing this long enough to make ALL the

 As most of you know, AI generated art is sweeping the internet right now and making lots of artists nervous.  Is our art going to

It is no industry secret that gouache is trending right now!  The loose and layered gouache look evokes folk art with a modern twist and

And Tips for Not Getting Stuck! I talk to so many artists who want to design pattern collections, but get stuck at some point in

You all know that I love drawing on my iPad, but did you know that I started out my love affair with art on paper

One of the most common questions I get from creatives who want to draw on their iPads (or want to upgrade to a new one)