This morning while zipping through my Pinterest account for inspiration, I stumbled across some cute paper bookmarks. Before I knew it I was in the Pinterest vortex clicking mindlessly like a zombie from pin to pin, caught up in paper craft ideas, heading straight for...
As hosts of the Honest Designers Show, we're often asked how we successfully make a living from selling digital products. The challenges and questions we hear from listeners vary slightly but ultimately it all boils down to one burning question, "How to sell digital...
Recently I launched my first Skillshare class! If you love working in Adobe Illustrator but can't seem to retain that hand drawn quality in your vector graphics, this class is for you! I've spent many years experimenting with ways to incorporate texture into my work...
This is a short instruction video that takes you through the basics of editing your purchased template with the free online Templett app.
As a creative, I spend a lot of time looking for colour inspiration and palette ideas. I think it's fair to say that you don't have to be a designer to know the importance of colour choice in the success of a design. Since illustrating full time, I've become even more...
I love sharing my story on becoming a full-time illustrator in the hopes it will inspire someone else to take the leap! I had the privilege of being invited onto Diane Gibbs podcast called Design Recharge. It's a weekly web show and podcast devoted to inspiring,...
We're extremely excited to have recently hosted a very special guest on the Honest Designers Show, Mr. Aaron Draplin! Aaron is arguably one of the most respected designers in the industry, and a bit of a personal hero for all four of us who host the show. I haven't...
This is not the colour palette I initially created for this sketch. It had tones of olive green and ivy green which worked ok, but didn't convey a certain feeling I was after. But with a little playing around I finally landed on this gentle palette that helped enhance...
Can you believe the first two months of 2018 are pretty much done and dusted! I usually take it easy over this period (our summer months), but instead I decided to put my head down and work hard on completing the latest update to the Portrait Creator. And I'm so glad...
A step-by-step tutorial on how to create your own adorable little tot using my Baby Portrait Creator. With just a few clicks, you can build your own whimsical character to suit your next baby project. Designing birth announcements, birthday invites, birth stats,...
