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A Cool easy way to Analyse Patterns
LEARNING, ART TUTORIALS Nicola Rowe 07/07/2023 LEARNING, ART TUTORIALS Nicola Rowe 07/07/2023

A Cool easy way to Analyse Patterns

Use this super easy technique to analyse pattern designs. Download a copy of my record sheet to get started!

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5 Recommended Pattern Design Books for Designers
LEARNING Nicola Rowe 23/06/2023 LEARNING Nicola Rowe 23/06/2023

5 Recommended Pattern Design Books for Designers

My 5 recommended pattern design books for designers working in the field of surface pattern design.

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How to Keep Calm with Colouring Sheets
MENTAL HEALTH Nicola Rowe 09/06/2023 MENTAL HEALTH Nicola Rowe 09/06/2023

How to Keep Calm with Colouring Sheets

Take control of your mental and emotional well-being by taking 5 with a mindfulness colouring sheet and unwind from your busy hectic life!

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Using Line Work to Improve your Pattern Designs
LEARNING, ART TUTORIALS Nicola Rowe 24/05/2023 LEARNING, ART TUTORIALS Nicola Rowe 24/05/2023

Using Line Work to Improve your Pattern Designs

Using line work in your patterns can really elevate your patterns. Let me show you some simple ways to add more interest into your designs easily.

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5 Techniques to Support your Mental Health
MENTAL HEALTH Nicola Rowe 12/05/2023 MENTAL HEALTH Nicola Rowe 12/05/2023

5 Techniques to Support your Mental Health

Looking after your mental health is super important. Today I discuss 5 techniques that will help you improve your emotions and wellbeing.

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New Monthly Membership ‘Creation & Clarity’
Nicola Rowe 05/05/2023 Nicola Rowe 05/05/2023

New Monthly Membership ‘Creation & Clarity’

Monthly membership ‘Creation and Clarity’. Get the tools and resources you need to boost your creative career and access a community of like minded creatives on a similar journey.

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Pattern Design Layouts and Fixes for Common Issues
LEARNING, CREATIVE BUSINESS Nicola Rowe 28/04/2023 LEARNING, CREATIVE BUSINESS Nicola Rowe 28/04/2023

Pattern Design Layouts and Fixes for Common Issues

Today I discuss the most common pattern design layout and offer some simple fixes to common issues.

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5 Proven Ways to Improve your Surface Pattern Designs
LEARNING, ART TUTORIALS, CREATIVE BUSINESS Nicola Rowe 14/04/2023 LEARNING, ART TUTORIALS, CREATIVE BUSINESS Nicola Rowe 14/04/2023

5 Proven Ways to Improve your Surface Pattern Designs

5 Proven ways to improve your surface pattern designs. Starting with colour I discuss what to focus on to improve your portfolio pieces .

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Using Nature as Inspiration
LEARNING, ARTIST RESOURCES Nicola Rowe 07/04/2023 LEARNING, ARTIST RESOURCES Nicola Rowe 07/04/2023

Using Nature as Inspiration

Using Nature as Inspiration in your Pattern Designs or artwork. See my full process of how I create hand drawn motifs from nature leaves, finishing with a repeat pattern and custom created colour palette from a photo.

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Exploring Spring Colour Palettes
COLOUR PALETTES, ART TUTORIALS, CREATIVE BUSINESS Nicola Rowe 30/03/2023 COLOUR PALETTES, ART TUTORIALS, CREATIVE BUSINESS Nicola Rowe 30/03/2023

Exploring Spring Colour Palettes

Best colours to use in your surface pattern designs when you want to convey a ‘spring’ feel and mood in your creative work.

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