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I love making my own mockups for visualizing patterns in my portfolio and other places where I share my work (like here). It makes it so much more personal, knowing that that is our spare bed, the white wall in our upstairs living room and the sheet is an old linen curtain 😂. I don't do any fancy mockups at all, just schedule a photoshoot, gathering all kinds of props from my house and make a big mess (that is not as fun to clean up afterwards as the styling part). Then I edit the image in Photoshop, add my patterns using a mask and voila! A pattern that comes alive. You can read more and watch a video about my "mockuping"-process on my blog if you are curious.
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When I make a Toile de Jouy pattern I start by deciding on a theme, then coming up with a handfull of scenes within the theme and then I draw those scenes that later will make up the motifs of the pattern. Making a Toile pattern takes a bit of patience but it’s so rewarding when you test that repeat for the first time. If you’re curious about how to make a Toile de Jouy pattern yourself check out my Skillshare class on this pattern style. In class I also give you the history behind this classic pattern design. Read more about the class and other on my website, link in bio. Oh, and this is my #starrynight contribution for the #bringspring_challenge ✨✨✨How’s it going for you guys participating? Are you evoking some spring feelings? 🌸

Cutting, cutting, cutting. Adding a new pattern collection to my portfolio 🔪📕

I’m working on my first prompt in the #bringspring_challenge - Bloom - and thinking I will do this as an Indian Floral style pattern the ’European delicate’ style. If you took my latest Skillshare class on how to create Indian Florals you know what I’m talking about 😉. Curious about the class and want to learn more about this classic pattern design style? Check the link in my bio and on my blog you can read more about the challenge. 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

Get those creative juices flowing by joining our #BringSpring_Challenge!
During April I have teamed up with Skillshare Top Teachers @plushbrush @julia_henze @irinatrzaskos and @marienoellewurm in this drawing challenge to inspire you to learn something new, develop your artistic skills and create 10 new pieces of art. To top it off we will give away 5, yes that’s right - F I V E - Skillshare premium memberships to the top 5 participants.
To participate follow these steps:
1) Follow all 5 challenge organisers on Instagram.
2) Repost this image on your IG feed.
3) Post your artwork/designs using #BringSpring_Challenge (so we can find it).
Challenge rules: - create illustrations or patterns inspired by the 10 prompts. To be eligeble for the prizes you have to do all 10 prompts and post before May 1. - Draw, paint, color with any media of your choice. - Anyone can join and you can join in at any time during the challenge. - And most important: enjoy and have fun! 🤗. You can read more about the challenge in my blog (link in bio). I will create alongside you as well and if you tag me in your challenge posts I might also feature you in my stories 🌸. Hope to see you in the challenge! 😘

Having some afternoon fun & therapy with filling in my new Copic Hex Chart by @sandyallnock. So far I can conclude that I have a few reds and a few blue-violets that are a bit too visually alike.

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