TDL News 2/13/22

Our first community conversation event will be this Wednesday February 16th at 3pm. Amanda Rouse will be hosting the first one and will share her experience using the Print On Demand company Kin Custom for custom printed apparel, other POD companies can be discussed as well.  Through Community Conversations, we will come together for one hour through zoom to discuss a specific topic. A different member will host each live session.  The host will kick off the hour by speaking for 10-15 minutes about a particular topic or a recent industry experience. We would then open up the floor to other members to share their experiences or ask questions.  The goal of these sessions is to highlight member experiences or lessons learned and create an opportunity for members to come together and chat about a specific topic. Topics could include social media, print on demand, freelancing, SEO, artistic endeavors, being a working mom, staying creative, etc. These will be very informal conversations, and keynote presentations are not necessary.  The host will also have the opportunity to be featured on our Pattern Observer blog and social media channels. If you are interested in sharing an experience please submit here, again this is very informal and we would love to hear from you!

Our February Guest Expert was Canadian artist Hello Kirsten.  She is a muralist and fine artist working in Toronto, Canada. She mixes patterns and interesting color palettes to create vibrant large murals and smaller detailed sculptural works and paintings. Kirsten has participated in numerous exhibitions, residencies, art fairs, and presentations. It was a delight to hear about her process and creative journey as well as get a tour of her studio. You should definitely read her interview on the Pattern Observer blog, she has very thorough answers to our questions and lots of good tips for finding success as a creative. Here is the recording of her presentation.

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Upcoming Event: Exploring Photoshop with Sherry London 

You can find the recording of Sherry’s January presentation on scripted pattern fills in Photoshop and some third party Symmetry programs right here.  Also take a look at the PDF below the video for helpful links she mentions. If you have questions you can ask them in the tech talk forum and tag @prancingpixel Her next live presentation will be February 21st at 11am. 

 

In December Sherry went over resolution and transformation in Photoshop, a very important topic for anyone using the program. You can find the link here.

We would love to have you submit! It is very important you read our guidelines before you being writing. You can find them here. We are looking for two types of posts: Designer Features, you can write about your own art or someone you admire, with their permission. Also Guest Posts, where you write about industry related topics or experiences you would like to share with the community. The posts will also be featured on our social media.  Please thoroughly read the guidelines before jumping in! You can submit your proposal here. 

 

2/15/22- Speedy Design Challenge Released

2/16/22- New February Repeat Feat Released (originally scheduled for 2/14, thanks for your patience!)

2/17/22- Art Critique with Melissa Schulz 1pm

2/18/22- Coloring Hour 1pm