Researching Resources and Finding References for Surface Pattern Design - Top Books for Inspiration

💌 Sign Up For My Newsletter & Get Some Freebies! https://bit.ly/4e02FnD Hello everyone! I wanted to share a bit of a teaser video from my most recent skillshare class on surface pattern design in Affinity Photo and Designer on the iPad. This video focuses on how to go about finding references and resources for your artwork and motif illustrations. I highlight some of my favorite types of resources both analog and digital including Pinterest. I also include a round up of my favorite books for surface pattern design inspiration. I hope you find it useful! If you are interested in taking the class and don't have skillshare, but want to try it FREE for 2 weeks - you can do so here: https://skl.sh/3kY86Ze Thanks for watching~ Jen Books - The pattern sourcebook (mini) by Drusilla Cole - Laurence King Publishing Abstract Textile Designs by: Tina Skinner Bappsc - A Schiffer Design Book Japanese Childrens Fabrics 1950s To 1970s (Schiffer Book For Collectors With Price Guide) By Yasuda, Anita Mastering the Art of Fabric Printing and Design by Laurie Wisburn, Laurie Wisbrun - Chronicle Books 💖 Show Your Support on Patreon -   / thefreelancelife   Shop My Products: ETSY https://www.etsy.com/shop/BellaSophia... REDBUBBLE https://rdbl.co/36hogGu SPOONFLOWER https://bit.ly/3Az4NiA ☕ Donate a coffee? https://ko-fi.com/thefreelancelife Take my classes and try skillshare for free for 2 Weeks! https://skl.sh/2YMW7G3 WANT TO CONNECT OR HIRE ME? VISIT ME ONLINE: http://www.bellasophiacreative.com Want to be Pen Pals? P.O. Box 9658 Naperville, IL 60567-9658 ABOUT ME Welcome to the Freelance Life! I'm Jen - A Latinx mom of 2, based out of Chicago. Despite hardships growing up, I attended art school as a first generation student. With a career journey in fashion, design, illustration & digital media, I've come to merge my creative passions into the work I do as a freelancer and teacher . I've had to learn a lot over the years as a creative adding in video production to my arsenal during my time running Halfstack Magazine (you can see past videos on this channel still). I have a BA with a focus in Fashion, Design & Production. I graduated from Benedictine University's MBA graduate program focused in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management in 2011. When I am not freelancing or creating, I can be found teaching in the fashion departments at local universities and colleges in the Chicagoland area as well as on Skillshare! I look to inspire others as much as I look to be inspired! Let's create something great together!