Recolor Patterns 6x Faster + Share Them Without White Lines (Free Tools)

If you’ve ever wanted to offer more colorways—but got stuck because recoloring takes forever—this workflow is going to feel like a cheat code. In this tutorial, I’m showing you how I recolor vector repeat patterns in a fraction of the time using a free Pattern Recolorer tool, and then how I share patterns (and even […]

How to Build a False Half Drop Pattern

If you love the flow of a half drop but hate how long it takes to build one, this is my favorite shortcut. A false half drop gives you that staggered, “designer” movement—without actually constructing a full half drop repeat. The best part? You only design half the pattern, then use smart duplication + snapping […]

Hand Letter Your Word of the Year

iPad showing “Thrive” Word of the Year artwork in Procreate next to a sketchbook and tea

Choosing a Word of the Year is one of my favorite creative rituals. It’s simple, reflective, and grounding—and it gives you something visual to return to when things feel chaotic or overwhelming. In this relaxed draw-along tutorial, I’m sharing how I create a hand-lettered Word of the Year illustration in Procreate using loose lettering, expressive […]