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.

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.

arrowleaf balsamroot in blues-- hero design by Sheri42
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More Arrowleaf Balsamroot in Colorways

The author attended Jasmine Hnatkova's class on Procreate patterns, inspired to design a floral calendar. Jasmine's structured tutorials and palette experimentation enriched the learning experience significantly.

three bright kitchen towels designed by Sheri42
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Kitchen Towels in Brights

I love these-- I may need to order these as gifts!

Lemon Blossom art by Sheri42 on Zazzle cutting board
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Cloth Tea Towels and More

Lovely lemons on teal background in an off contour style with ladybugs and lemon blossoms - and a Zazzle cloth towel that quickly absorbs liquids!