My Top 5 Online Courses For Levelling Up Your Illustration Skills
Alice Potter | Childrenswear Print Designer And Illustrator
by Alice Potter
8M ago
These are the exact ones I have used to develop my skills as an illustrator, designer and business owner. Make Art That Sells Elizabeth Olwen pattern design class on Skillshare Cat Coq on Skillshare Bonnie Christine on Skillshare Liz Kohler Brown classes on her studio website (you have to become a studio member to access, but she can be found on Skillshare too.) Use my Skillshare link to sign up for 1 free month of Premium so you can try out some of the fantastic classes yourself. I’m also a huge fan of Domestika and their wide ranging, high spec classes. Also, the great thing is Domestika i ..read more
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My 2022 Year In Review
Alice Potter | Childrenswear Print Designer And Illustrator
by Alice Potter
1y ago
As the year comes to an end I thought it was an ideal moment to reflect on everything from this year. What a year! Can I add first that last year sucked. I had no work, no money and was on the verge of packing in illustration for good (on multiple occasions). It took a lot of soul searching to get through that period. Seriously, it was tough I connected with my agent to ask for help and we came up with some plans to create new targeted portfolio pieces for book publishers. By February 2022 I was already getting new job offers. The work I had created in my downtime was getting results. I was so ..read more
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A Favourite Illustration Project From Five Years Ago
Alice Potter | Childrenswear Print Designer And Illustrator
by Alice Potter
1y ago
Looking Back On My Work I've gone back through the archives to 2018 to share one of my favourite projects of that year. These Christmas themed illustrations were for one of two baby board books for YoYo Books. This project was probably my first dipping my toe into baby books and since then I can proudly say that I have illustrated about 18 for this age category and am currently working on books 7 and 8 for YoYo books. I was given quite a lot of creative freedom on this project which from experience can be both good and bad. In this instance it worked well and I really developed my character i ..read more
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The Beginners Guide To Surface Pattern Design
Alice Potter | Childrenswear Print Designer And Illustrator
by Alice Potter
1y ago
I'm so pleased to announce the publication of my very first ebook. This guide is something I have wanted to write for a while, but life and things inevitably got in the way. So this Spring, I finally sat myself down and wrote it all out. It's a guide for those of you who are new to the world of surface pattern design. Maybe you are contemplating a career change, do this as a hobby on the side, are an illustrator who wants to learn more or maybe you're a student. Whichever direction you are coming at, this simple guide will talk you through the basics that I think you need to know to get you s ..read more
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The Perfume Companion: The Definitive Guide to Choosing Your Next Scent
Alice Potter | Childrenswear Print Designer And Illustrator
by Alice Potter
2y ago
Way back in the Summer of 2017, I was approached by a publishing house to undertake the biggest illustration project of my career so far. It involved illustrating over 500 perfume bottles and was the start of a wonderful project that allowed me to work in a new style flexing my observational and rendering skills. Written by perfume experts Sarah McCartney and Samantha Scriven this beautiful hard backed book makes reading and learning about perfumes a joy. The cover is cloth bound with embossed illustrated bottles which I also had the pleasure to do. I've selected 5 bottles from over 500 to sh ..read more
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10 Things I have Learnt As An Illustrator
Alice Potter | Childrenswear Print Designer And Illustrator
by Alice Potter
2y ago
10 simple tips for illustrators and pattern designers to succeed in business. I’m in my 10th year of business as an illustrator and I have literally no idea where that time has gone. One things is certain, I’ve grown up a little over the years, and I wanted to share a little of my own wisdom that I’ve accumulated with you, wherever you may be on your journey. 1. It’s a marathon not a sprint I say this not to put anyone off, but it’s something to be reminded of frequently. 2. Hone Your Craft Whatever that may be, get good at it. 3. Connect Networking doesn’t have to be boring. Messaging your p ..read more
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A Guide To Wall Art
Alice Potter | Childrenswear Print Designer And Illustrator
by Alice Potter
2y ago
Prints and gallery walls can say a lot about who lives there. What‘s fantastic about art for the home is that it’s extremely affordable with options to print at home, buy things unframed or framed and even get wall hangings or canvas prints too. They can be switched out for fresh looks often so they are relatively low commitment statement pieces for your home. Isn’t that just SO COOL! Below are some themed selections of wall art from my own shop to help you create your own TIP TOP GALLERY WALL right now. Flowers: Always a classic and there’s a reason for it. Works in most situations and appea ..read more
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My Top Tools For Illustration
Alice Potter | Childrenswear Print Designer And Illustrator
by Alice Potter
2y ago
I thought it would be nice to pull together some of my top tools for illustration, wether you are just starting out or a seasoned artist. The beauty of a career like illustration is that you can start out very easily without spending much at all. So here are 7 things that will help you on your way: Cheap copy/printer paper - great for scribbles and quick thoughts. I sometimes file my loose sheets into folders according to the themes, that way I can refer back to them when I want. Technical pencil - my personal favourite is the Pentel Graphgear series. I have around 3. They are fantastic. Cli ..read more
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5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Create More Income with Your Designs
Alice Potter | Childrenswear Print Designer And Illustrator
by Alice Potter
2y ago
It’s an incredible thing to be a creative. A mix of high emotions and hard work can make for an exciting career. If you are ready to start earning more income, I’ve pulled together 5 things you can do RIGHT NOW to start earning extra money 1: Open Up a Shop You can do this either by designing then buying product but my best advice is to start off with no outlying expenses by using a fulfilment service. These sites are incredibly easy to set up and often work well with websites such as Spotify, Wix and even Etsy. You can automatically create mock-ups within the sites, and any orders generated ..read more
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Piccolina Kids Collectors Edition Dolls
Alice Potter | Childrenswear Print Designer And Illustrator
by Alice Potter
2y ago
Piccolina Kids have recently launched a new batch of collectable dolls off the back of their first set, which promptly sold out. The first launch included my RBG and Frida Kahlo dolls, all lovingly designed and stitched by Jennifer Long at Bee Sew Inspired. The details included in these are amazing, with embroidery and accessories that make each doll unique. In the latest launch of dolls are my Amelia Earhart and Jane Goodall Illustrations. Available in a limited number of 50 each these really are collectors items. Be Sew Inspired has done a wonderful job yet again. I’m so proud to be an ex ..read more
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