Guide to Creating a Perfect Seamless Pattern in Adobe Illustrator
Struggling with patterns that just won’t line up correctly?
With just a few simple steps—and the right Pattern Options Panel settings—you’ll be creating flawless seamless patterns in no time. This post includes an easy guide to creating a perfect seamless pattern in Adobe Illustrator.
Plus, you can also watch my quick tutorial video to see how it’s done!
How to Use AI to Pick Brand Colors—And When to Step in as a Designer
Artificial intelligence is transforming branding and design, but when it comes to choosing brand colors, can AI really replace a designer?
I put Claude and Perplexity to the test—using them to extract color palettes from a reference image. The results? Interesting, but not quite perfect. Here’s what I learned.
How to Boost Engagement in 30 Seconds with Alt Text: A Quick Guide for Content Creators
The secret weapon of top content creators is invisible to the eye.
It takes 30 seconds to implement, yet most creators ignore it completely.
Alt text (short for alternative text) describes images for those who can't see them—whether due to visual impairments or slow internet connections. It’s like whispering what's in a picture to someone who can’t see it, making website and social media visuals accessible and searchable across the web.
Let's break down why this invisible advantage works
How to Use Cosmos: The Ultimate Tool for Creatives to Curate Inspiration and Stay Organized
What if social media wasn’t about likes, but about pure inspiration?
I’ve been exploring Cosmos, a streamlined platform for artists, designers, and creators. It’s like Pinterest—but calmer, ad-free, and without the competitiveness of likes.
In this timelapse video, I’ll show you how Cosmos works and why it’s quickly becoming my favorite tool for curating inspiration.
Whether you’re building mood boards, organizing ideas, or just looking for fresh inspiration, Cosmos makes it easy and distraction-free.
Check out the video at the end.
Guide to Flawless Edits with Photoshop’s Generative Fill: The Ulitmate Tool for Perfect Edits
In this post I’m sharing the steps to fast and beautiful edits in your Photoshop file. Every file has a few trouble spots. Using Photoshop’s Generative Fill tool you can fix the problem areas quickly. At the end of the post I share a time-lapse video that shows how to use Photoshop’s Generative Fill to fix trouble spots effortlessly. Watch as the transformation unfolds, step by step.
Guide to Optimizing Images for Websites and Social Media
Why is it important to optimize your images for socials and websites?
Here’s why: Faster websites, better SEO, and crisper visuals—it's all about image optimization! Here's how to make it happen. Optimized images = better performance. In this post I will share why and the tools you need to compress your images like a pro!
How to Create a Seamless Pattern in Photoshop
Creating seamless repeat patterns in Photoshop has never been easier, thanks to the powerful Pattern Preview tool. This step-by-step tutorial will guide you through designing a flawless, repeating pattern in record time, perfect for digital and print projects. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned designer, you'll love how effortless it is to bring your creative ideas to life!
Pet Portrait Shop Reopens in January
My little side gig, a pet portrait shop, will reopen on January 6th—so get ready to give your furry MVPs the art they deserve.
From sketch to spotlight—watch me turn your pets into wall-worthy icons. 🐾 No shortcuts here, just me, my iPad, and Adobe Fresco doing the work.