Far Out 70s tableware by Sheri42
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Reflective Patterns Far Out or Subtle

Delores Naskrents' Affinity Designer MasterClass, highlights this week's symmetrical designs using reflective templates.

Calendar 2026 Start: Cover, January, February with Splash Grid Art by Sheri42
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Splash Grid Calendar

creating a "Splash Grid Art" calendar, inspired by Liz Kohler Brown's Create a Calendar Bootcamp. Splash Grid art combines grids with vibrant colors and positive messages. The author is documenting the process and utilizing Printful templates for design. The project aims to spread joy and creativity.

tote bag: Affinity Designer pattern in vector with pixel texture by Sheri42: Garden Floral Delight
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Wednesday Wrap Up More Affinity

strategies and reflections on using Affinity Designer. It discusses learning tools in Affinity Designer, including the Pixel Persona for adding textures to vector patterns. It highlights creating reflective templates for designs like butterflies and folk art patterns, while also showcasing reusable motifs.

palette for folk art symmetry with drop by Sheri42
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Folk Symmetry

folk art symmetry in a drop pattern

Fabric Swatch MockUp of Butterfly Reflective pattern
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Butterfly, Reflected

vector tools to use reflective templates for drawing motifs, adjusting stroke widths for creating leaves and petals, and adding textures.

motif and pattern: orange with blossoms and leaves and slices as hero; pattern with same on gingham; Sheri42
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70s Color Palette

creating color palettes for the 1970s Design Challenge on Spoonflower using the website color.adobe.com. and encourages the use of saved palettes for your designs

Affinity Designer pattern in vector with pixel texture by Sheri42: Garden Floral Delight
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Garden Floral Delight

Affinity Designer MasterClass creating textures in a floral pattern, available on Red Bubble for various products.

First vector flower and leaf assets by Sheri42 in Affinity Designer
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Wednesday WrapUp Reuse those assets

the author's journey in mastering Affinity Designer with assistance from Procreate. It details the creation and vectorization of assets, such as folk art rabbits and floral designs, for reuse in patterns. The author emphasizes the significance of developing reusable assets for artists and showcases learning experiences from an Affinity Designer MasterClass.

affinity designer; vase with flowers by Sheri42
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Wednesday WrapUp Stroke Width Tool

Updates on the journey learning Affinity Designer through a MasterClass by Delores Naskrent. It details revisions made to previous artwork, including a bouquet and vase, and explains the use of the Stroke Width Tool.

vase flowers in pink and teal; anniversary for Josh and Allison by Sheri42 in Affinity Designer
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Florals in Affinity

I'm taking a MasterClass for Affinity Designer with Delores Naskrent, improving my skills by creating floral designs and exploring new tools for enhanced creativity.