Make Seamless “Vine” Patterns that Flow
If you’ve ever felt frustrated that your patterns look “boxy” or the seams keep showing, this tutorial is going to feel like a breath of fresh air. I’m walking you through my simple, flow-first drawing method for vine patterns—one that helps your artwork glide across the canvas with no obvious repeat block in sight. We’ll […]
Draw Anything in Perspective in Procreate (the easy way)
If perspective feels confusing or “too technical,” you’re not alone. I hear this all the time from artists who want dimensional scenes but don’t want a math lesson. In this post, I’ll show you how to use Procreate’s built-in perspective tools to quickly sketch, refine, and ink objects—from a vintage suitcase to a cute plant—so […]
Find The Best Path to Start Selling Your Art Online
Choosing a path to sell your art can feel overwhelming—so many platforms, so little time! In this post, I’m sharing my journey from Spoonflower to self-publishing, including the real turning points that helped me grow a sustainable art business. Whether you’re starting from scratch or stuck in decision fatigue, this guide will help you clarify […]
Art Nouveau Pattern Design: Create a Seamless Repeat in Procreate
Want to create a trending Art Nouveau-inspired pattern on your iPad? In this tutorial, we’ll explore fluid whiplash curves, sketch motifs, and build a seamless repeat pattern in Procreate. This decorative, nature-inspired style is super-trending right now, making it a perfect addition to your portfolio! Plus, I’ll share my favorite Art Nouveau reference books to […]
Letter Styles Library: 30 Step-by-Step Hand Lettering Styles From Sketch to Finished Illustration
I am so excited to announce the release of my new book, Letter Styles Library! The book features: 30 step-by step modern and vintage letter styles from sketch to finished illustration Tips for how to integrate the letter styles into your illustrations 23 lettering compositions by guest letterers 19 free downloadable Procreate brushes for lettering Get […]
Limited Color Palettes and Illustrations in Procreate
In this class, you’ll learn how to create limited color illustrations and palettes on your iPad in Procreate. We’ll cover every step of the process from building new palettes to creating illustrations that are ideal for limited palettes. We’ll look at how to use the powerful color harmony tools in Procreate to take the guesswork […]
How To Create Any Brush in Procreate
I get so many questions about how I create Procreate my brushes, I thought it would be a great time for a brush making post. I’ve pulled together all my brush making tips and tutorials so you have them all in one place! Why would you make your own brushes? Obviously, it’s fun to make […]
3 Free Online Resources for Beautiful Color Palettes
If you’re like me, you spend wayyyy too much time searching for color combinations. I finally broke down and did an exhaustive search in order to narrow down my favorite resources for color palettes so I never have to suffer from lack of good colors again. I tried all of the color tools I could […]
Geometric Vector Illustration in Affinity Designer + 33 Geometric Vector Assets
There is something so satisfying about making perfect geometric shapes. Maybe it brings out my inner math nerd? I decided to create a class for all you other math nerds out there who feel frustrated that you can’t make things PERFECT in Procreate. (Am I just projecting here?) In the class, you’ll learn everything you […]
Metallics on Your iPad in Procreate: Glitter, Sparkle, Shimmer + Free Metallic Textures and Brushes
Adding metallics to your work is a quick and easy way to make it really stand out online. I decided to make a ton of metallics to share with you, and show my techniques for adding some metallics to any composition. In the class, you’ll learn three ways to use metallic textures on your iPad […]
Create Soft Pastel Drawings on Your iPad in Procreate
I absolutely love working with the textures and blending effects you can create with pastels, but I hate getting them all over my hands and table (am I the only one??) I finally created some pastel brushes for Procreate, so I can get the textures and colors I love without getting dry chalky hands. I […]