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

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.

fresh fruit truck
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Wednesday WrapUp Fruits and Wildflower

ongoing sticker design projects using ProCreate, including creation for the Cottagecore Design Challenge

The wildflower Salsify with trowel, watering can, and vase hero illustration on yellow gingham by Sheri42
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Preparing for Cottagecore Design Challenge

The Cottagecore Design Challenge entry showcases a journey of creating a gingham pattern inspired by wildflowers, with community support helping refine design choices and storytelling elements.

blueberries on vine sticker by Sheri42
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Working on Summer Fruit Stickers

creating and selling stickers, sharing resources, designs, and plans for upcoming projects, including summer fruit and Pacific Northwest floral designs