If you’re an artist or/and surface pattern designer, your world is likely a mix of creativity, inspiration and strategy. You’re constantly juggling ideas and deadlines, striving to refine your craft, manage your time, and navigate the complexity of the design world. To support you on this journey, I’d like to share five of my favourite books that I believe will help you fine-tune your habits, master your creative process, and approach the business side of art with confidence.

Managing color complexity is crucial for surface pattern designers, especially those who combine traditional painting techniques with digital tools to create captivating patterns. Bringing a hand-painted feel to surface pattern designs can be tricky when you are limited by the number of colors in your design. Fortunately, Photoshop provides a comprehensive toolkit for simplifying and perfecting color selections.

As a watercolor artist or, frankly, any artist, choosing the right brush is essential to achieving your artwork's desired effects and textures. With so many options available, knowing which brush to use for each painting style and technique can be challenging. Here are some tips for picking the right watercolor brushes.

Are you fascinated by the mesmerizing world of surface pattern design but find yourself puzzled by the terminology used in this creative field? In that case, keep reading and unravel the most commonly used terms within the surface pattern design industry.