Blooms of peachy florals say "Hello" on dark teal background by Sheri42
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Greeting Cards Day 4

Delores Naskrent's 5 Cards in 5 Days course teaches card design using Affinity Designer and Procreate. Participants learn to create unique cards with customizable elements, boosting their confidence in digital illustration.

Revision to Roses by Sheri42
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Wednesday WrapUp Color and Cards

In September 2025, @bardotbrush and @lisabardot host an art challenge encouraging creativity through exploration of colors and techniques. Simultaneously, Delores Naskrent's course focuses on creating greeting cards.

Thinking of you in soft orange, golds, and teals by Sheri42
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Day 3 Greeting Card Adaptations

The author is participating in Delores Naskrent's course, creating various greeting cards by modifying templates and experimenting with colors and motifs across three projects.

happy birthday card by sheri42
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5 Cards Days 1 & 2

Delores Naskrent's 5 Cards in 5 Days course involves sketching, designing cards using Procreate and Affinity Designer, focusing on thematic creativity and reuse.

Fabric MockUp of watercolor tile designs by Sheri42
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Wednesday WrapUp Color Curious and Affinity

This blog explores art strategies using ProCreate and Affinity Designer. It features daily artistic prompts, watercolor experimentation, and thanks artists who inspire learning and skill development.

Fabric MockUp of watercolor tile designs by Sheri42
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Affinity Watercolor Tiles

Explore watercolor techniques in Affinity Designer, creating symmetrical designs using Pixel Persona with watercolor brushes for color effects, highlighting the beauty and ease of this method.

patterns and color by Sheri42
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Wednesday WrapUp Color and Patterns

This blog offers weekly insights into digital art strategies using ProCreate and Affinity Designer, highlighting various classes and artists that enhance skills in illustration and color techniques.

Scrolled Quatrefoil by Sheri42
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Quatrefoil in Gold and Teal

Tracey Capone’s Skillshare class teaches creating drei diverse quatrefoil designs using Affinity Designer, ideal for the upcoming Jewel-Toned Boho Design Challenge.

Trailing Half Drop Petunias pattern by Sheri42
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Trailing Petunias

Delores Naskrents' Affinity Designer MasterClass teaches how to use symbols and templates for floral designs, like this Petunias pattern and palette.

Spoonflower curtains With Autumn Hunt Club print "Crisp Morning Chattering Chipmunks by Sheri42
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Wednesday WrapUp Patterns and Watercolor

weekly insights on using ProCreate and Affinity Designer, featuring tutorials, personal projects, and reflections on art classes.