Artists Resources
Here are some tools I use as an artist that might help you too!
As an affiliate, I receive a small bonus whenever someone clicks on these links and makes a purchase. These are products that I currently use or have used in the past, which have helped me to create the artwork I do today. I sincerely hope that they will be just as beneficial to you in your own creative journey - Abigail
Check out my blog post for free art courses and guides
Sketch to Sellable Pattern Workshop
Registration Opens August 25th
Join Liz Kohler Brown form September 3 to 17 in a free pattern workshop, where you’ll learn how to design professional patterns on your iPad and Affinity Designer.
This free workshop will take you from the moment of downloading Affinity Designer to your iPad, all the way through to making professional patterns that are ready to sell.
Learn how to design using a live pattern preview to make your pattern workflow so much faster!
The Studio - with Liz Kohler Brown
Inside The Studio, artists and designers learn to create professional artwork and sell their designs through classes, live sessions, and resources for marketing and selling your art. Members get access to a library of 500+ videos and a weekly lesson on trends, selling, pattern making, lettering, or drawing.
Grab a free week inside The Studio, an art and design membership for artists who work on their iPads and want to sell their work on products and in digital form.
If you love drawing on your iPad and want to learn how to make professional artwork and sell it, check out this free week of The Studio by surface designer Liz Kohler Brown.
I have taken the majority of Liz’s art lessons and have learned a great deal from her relaxed and practical approach to teaching. Her methods have truly deepened my understanding and skills, and I sincerely hope that the insights she shares will be equally beneficial to you as you continue along your creative journey - Have fun!
My Wall Calendars
As an artist, it’s so important to bring in different types of revenue streams, and one effective option is wall calendars. I’ve found a great deal of enjoyment and satisfaction in designing these calendars, so I wanted to share my chosen print-on-demand partner, GelatoCreate. They fulfill all my orders globally, which lets me focus on what I love most—being creative and designing new pieces. Because designs are printed in the country where they’re ordered, I don’t have to worry about long shipping times or high international costs. If you’re interested and would like to learn more, I’ve provided the link below for you.
Watercolor Flower & Botanicals Course
Learn to draw and paint watercolor flower & botanicals on your iPad or in Photoshop with professional artist & teacher Kris Lauren. 19 video lessons, handy worksheets, free brush set and watercolor paper for Procreate and/or Adobe Photoshop. I highly recommend this enjoyable course. She also offers a free Procreate class, the best one I have taken!
Traditional Art
When I want to use traditional artists' materials to create some artwork or simply to have fun and experiment, I usually order my supplies from Bromleys Art Supplies, based in the UK. Their wide selection of quality products makes it easy to explore different techniques and mediums.
Bringing Patterns to Life
As a Surface Designer, having quality mockups is absolutely essential. One of the companies I frequently use is Creatsy. They consistently provide high-quality mockups that I can rely on without any hesitation. Their products allow me to showcase my work at the highest professional level, bringing my designs vividly to life across a wide variety of different products.
