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How I Bring My Pattern Designs to Life (Step-by-Step)
by: Mel ArmstrongPublished on: 08/03/2025In this video I'll show you how I bring my pattern designs to life. I'll be using Procreate and Adobe Illustrator to create a wild flower pattern, and I'll be chatting about my process along the way.
How to Create a Pillow MOCKUP in PHOTOSHOP (in 4 easy steps)
by: Mel ArmstrongPublished on: 24/08/2024In this video, I show you a quick easy way to create a pillow mockup in Adobe Photoshop.
Linen Love: Create Realistic Fabric Texture for Your Patterns in Photoshop
by: Mel ArmstrongPublished on: 19/06/2024This guide will walk you through the process of creating a linen texture in Photoshop, from drawing your initial line to applying the texture to your patterns.
Floral Patterns in Gouache:Sketchbook Practice & Illustration
by: Mel ArmstrongPublished on: 29/05/2024Transform your hand-painted florals into stunning, repeatable patterns! This class guides you through gouache floral painting in your sketchbook, then how to digitise your artwork in Photoshop to create seamless patterns for fabric, wallpaper, and mo
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