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Art in the margins: 5 ways to stay creative during a busy summer
5 top tips to help you stay creative and move your business along in the busy summer months
jasminehnatkova
Jun 264 min read


How to design a pattern collection
A guide to help you start designing in colllections
jasminehnatkova
Jun 167 min read


How to make a simple flower pattern in Procreate
This technique is super simple and creates a balanced floral pattern that you can use as a stand alone print or add to a collection as a blender.
jasminehnatkova
Jun 63 min read


How to make an Ogee template in Procreate
A fun and simple way to use a timeless shape to create beautiful patterns!
jasminehnatkova
May 233 min read


5 Ways to use texture in Procreate
A texture tutorial to help you take your patterns and illustrations to the next level!
jasminehnatkova
May 95 min read


How to use a reference layer in Procreate
A great way to preserve your layers and recolour easily!
jasminehnatkova
Apr 252 min read


How to create fun hand drawn stripes in Procreate
Stripes are a great blender print to add to a pattern collection!
jasminehnatkova
Apr 115 min read


How to make a mockup in Procreate
A simple way for creating your own mockups in Procreate using a JPEG or PNG file
jasminehnatkova
Mar 144 min read


Raster vs Vector: Do you need to work in vectors to be a successful surface pattern designer?
Let's look at the pro and cons of raster and vector software and whether you need vectors to succeed!
jasminehnatkova
Feb 288 min read


The BEST way to create textured patterns in Procreate
With seamless texture overlays you can create beautiful textured patterns in Procreate in just a few easy steps!
jasminehnatkova
Feb 174 min read


Free Floral Pattern Template
A time saving sketch template for your repeating patterns in Procreate!
jasminehnatkova
Feb 142 min read


Procreate Pattern Problems
How to fix the common problems that occur when designing patterns in Procreate!
jasminehnatkova
Jan 315 min read


Sell more on Spoonflower: How to create 6 unique patterns from 1 design
The secret to filling your Spoonflower shop quickly!
jasminehnatkova
Jan 244 min read


5 Must-Know Features for Procreate Beginners
5 Procreate features I use every day in my work
jasminehnatkova
Jan 175 min read


What is a blender pattern?
10 ideas for great belnder patterns to use in your pattern collections!
jasminehnatkova
Jan 104 min read


The One Simple Formula You Need To Create Stunning Patterns in Procreate
A simple Procreate workflow that will save you so much time!
jasminehnatkova
Dec 4, 20245 min read


Struggling with Placement in your patterns?
Here's how to fix it!
jasminehnatkova
Nov 29, 20243 min read


The Secret Power Of The Sketch Layer
A time saving tip for surface pattern designers
jasminehnatkova
Nov 15, 20244 min read


Repeat patterns in Procreate: mastering the trailing floral
Learn how to create a trailing floral pattern in Procreate
jasminehnatkova
Nov 8, 20245 min read


Embracing Failure
How setbacks fuel artistic growth
jasminehnatkova
Oct 11, 20247 min read
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