Channel Title: Mel Armstrong - Illustrator Channel Description: Hello and welcome! I’m a full-time illustrator, surface pattern designer & online educator from Wellington, New Zealand. I’m obsessed with creating beautiful things, from craft to illustration to sewing and knitting and I love passing on my knowledge to others so they can also pursue their creative career dreams. I'm a top Skillshare teacher and you can sign up for my classes on illustration and surface pattern design here https://skl.sh/3RoUrJ2. Or for more intensive courses, check out lean.melarmstrong.com My client list includes Scholastic UK, Miles Kelly, Spotlight Stores, Harper Collins, Little Tiger Press, Hallmark Creative US, American Greetings, Auzou, Liontree Publishing, New Frontier Publishing, Lilipinso, Oxford University Press, and more. <video> Sometimes I think my dog sees ghosts! #ghost #halloween #dog #procreatedreams #procreate Description: </video> <video> Kererū pattern in 2 colourways #procreate #pattern #new zealand #pigeon Description: My Kererū pattern comes in 2 colourways and is available for licensing now.  These ones get snapped up quick so get in now if you want this on your product.  #melarmstrong #melarmstrongdesign #Kererū #Kererūfabric #Kererūwrappingpaper #Kererūtextiles #newzealand #newzealandbird #pigeon #nzpigeon #nzartist #nzfabricwholesalers #newzealandfabric </video> <video> Embracing Pantone's colour of the year - Mocha Mousse #procreate #pantone #pattern Description: </video> <video> A little kitty cat pattern in three different colourways. #procreate #catpattern #fabric Description: A little kitty cat pattern in three different colourways. All available in my Spoonflower shop. #catfabric #catwallpaper #fabric #spoonflower #spoonflowerdesigner #catsandflowers #floralpattern #melarmstrong #melarmstrongdesign </video> <video> 3 Easy Reel Ideas for Procreate Artists #procreate #instareels #instagram #artist Description: No time to create reels?  Here are three super quick and easy reels you can craft using Procreate on the iPad without taking significant time away from your art practice. Full tutorial here: https://youtu.be/ikhA_ArVhMA </video> <video> Create Seamless Patterns in Procreate (Easy Template) Description: The first 500 people to use my link in the description will receive a one month free trial of Skillshare! Get started today!” https://skl.sh/melarmstrongillustrator12241 In this video I'll show you how to use a Pattern Layout Template (https://skl.sh/4hbW1wc) to create a seamless repeating pattern in Procreate. 🔗 LINKS MENTIONED: Procreate Repeat Pattern Toolkit: https://skl.sh/4hbW1wc 🍿 WATCH NEXT: https://youtu.be/I9GO8eWOuwg https://youtu.be/a4BU4oqOUbM https://youtu.be/J0hU6g_IZ_w 🌈 PROCREATE BRUSHES USED: Monoline 6B Pencil Inka 📚 EQUIPMENT USED: iPad Pro 12.9 Inch (3rd Gen) Procreate App version 5.3.12 Apple Pencil Gen 2 💌 Sign up to my free email newsletter - https://melarmstrong.com/subscribe/ MY ONLINE COURSES 🎬 The Art & Joy of Surface Pattern Design: https://bit.ly/3ql1ash 🏆 Skillshare - A selection of short courses → [https://skillshare.com](https://skl.sh/3RoUrJ2) MY FAVOURITE TOOLS & GEAR 📚 Amazon Shop - My favourite books, tools and much more - https://www.amazon.com/shop/melarmstrongdesign 🎵 Epidemic Sound - Where I Get My Music - [https://www.epidemicsound.com/](https://bit.ly/es-shorts) ⚙️ Notion - How I Manage My Creative Life - [https://www.notion.so/](https://bit.ly/444jQyG) MY OTHER SOCIALS: 🎙 Learn with Mel - https://learn.melarmstrong.com/ 🌍 My website / blog - https://melarmstrong.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/melarmstrongdesign/ 📱 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mel_armstrong_art 👨‍💻 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mel-armstrong/ 🎥 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/melarmstrongdesign WHO AM I? If we haven’t yet before - Hey 👋 I’m Mel, an Illustrator & Surface Pattern Designer from Wellington New Zealand. Through my videos here on this channel, my Skillshare classes and my Learn with Mel community, I share tutorials, guidance and inspiration to help you create your own creative career and build a life you love. ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:24 - Canvas Setup 02:52 - Sketching Pattern 04:31 - Test Sketch Pattern 09:52 - Colour Pattern 15:22 - Test Colour Pattern 17:33 - Adding background and texture 19:00 - Test Final Pattern Tile *This is an affiliate link. Basically, I hope to get an extra new coffee here and there and it doesn't cost you a cent more to click on the link. 😜 The Procreate, Procreate Pocket, and Procreate Dreams trademarks, and related copyright, in both the branding and software for which the marks are used, are owned by Savage Interactive Pty Ltd and are used with authorisation. </video> <video> Design Like a Pro: Seamless Patterns in Procreate Description: In this video I'll show you how to use a Scallop Template to create a seamless repeating pattern in Procreate. Watch this video to learn how to use a template (Procreate Stamp Brush) to create a seamless floral pattern in Procreate. 🔗 LINKS MENTIONED: Procreate Repeat Pattern Toolkit: https://skl.sh/4hbW1wc 🍿 WATCH NEXT: https://youtu.be/a4BU4oqOUbM https://youtu.be/J0hU6g_IZ_w 🌈 PROCREATE BRUSHES USED: Monoline 6B Pencil Inka 📚 EQUIPMENT USED: iPad Pro 12.9 Inch (3rd Gen) Procreate App version 5.3.12 Apple Pencil Gen 2 💌 Sign up to my free email newsletter - https://melarmstrong.com/subscribe/ MY ONLINE COURSES 🎬 The Art & Joy of Surface Pattern Design: https://bit.ly/3ql1ash 🏆 Skillshare - A selection of short courses → [https://skillshare.com](https://skl.sh/3RoUrJ2) MY FAVOURITE TOOLS & GEAR 📚 Amazon Shop - My favourite books, tools and much more - https://www.amazon.com/shop/melarmstrongdesign 🎵 Epidemic Sound - Where I Get My Music - [https://www.epidemicsound.com/](https://bit.ly/es-shorts) ⚙️ Notion - How I Manage My Creative Life - [https://www.notion.so/](https://bit.ly/444jQyG) MY OTHER SOCIALS: 🎙 Learn with Mel - https://learn.melarmstrong.com/ 🌍 My website / blog - https://melarmstrong.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/melarmstrongdesign/ 📱 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mel_armstrong_art 👨‍💻 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mel-armstrong/ 🎥 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/melarmstrongdesign WHO AM I? If we haven’t yet before - Hey 👋 I’m Mel, an Illustrator & Surface Pattern Designer from Wellington New Zealand. Through my videos here on this channel, my Skillshare classes and my Learn with Mel community, I share tutorials, guidance and inspiration to help you create your own creative career and build a life you love. ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:19 - Canvas Setup 02:43 - Sketching Pattern 05:35 - Test Sketch Pattern 08:10 - Colour Pattern 13:22 - Test Colour Pattern 16:20 - Adding background and texture 19:35 - Test Final Pattern Tile *This is an affiliate link. Basically, I hope to get an extra new coffee here and there and it doesn't cost you a cent more to click on the link. 😜 The Procreate, Procreate Pocket, and Procreate Dreams trademarks, and related copyright, in both the branding and software for which the marks are used, are owned by Savage Interactive Pty Ltd and are used with authorisation. </video> <video> Instagram Reel Ideas for Digital Artists | 3 Easy Reel ideas! Description: 3 Easy and Quick Reel ideas for digital artists using Procreate on the iPad This video will cover: ✅ A simple "Rub Out" Art reveal ✅ A Before & After Art reveal ✅ A Sneak Peek/Colourway Art reveal and so much more... 💌 Sign up to my free email newsletter - https://melarmstrong.com/subscribe/ 🍿 WATCH NEXT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqNTUmmIcOc&list=PLjSk2wjeDqg10T14kl7j5l74U2behGEIy 🔗 LINKS MENTIONED: https://mojo-app.com/ MY ONLINE COURSES 🎬 The Art & Joy of Surface Pattern Design: https://bit.ly/3ql1ash 🏆 Skillshare - A selection of short courses → [https://skillshare.com](https://skl.sh/3RoUrJ2) MY FAVOURITE TOOLS & GEAR 📚 Amazon Shop - My favourite books, tools and much more - https://www.amazon.com/shop/melarmstrongdesign 🎵 Epidemic Sound - Where I Get My Music - [https://www.epidemicsound.com/](https://bit.ly/es-shorts) ⚙️ Notion - How I Manage My Creative Life - [https://www.notion.so/](https://bit.ly/444jQyG) MY OTHER SOCIALS: 🎙 Learn with Mel - https://learn.melarmstrong.com/ 🌍 My website / blog - https://melarmstrong.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/melarmstrongdesign/ 📱 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mel_armstrong_art 👨‍💻 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mel-armstrong/ 🎥 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/melarmstrongdesign WHO AM I? If we haven’t yet before - Hey 👋 I’m Mel, an Illustrator & Surface Pattern Designer from Wellington New Zealand. Through my videos here on this channel, my Skillshare classes and my Learn with Mel community, I share tutorials, guidance and inspiration to help you create your own creative career and build a life you love. ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:44 - "Rub Out" Art reveal 01:47 - Before & After Art reveal 03:46 - Sneak Peek/Colourway Art reveal 06:37 - Conclusion *This is an affiliate link. Basically, I hope to get an extra new coffee here and there and it doesn't cost you a cent more to click on the link. 😜 The Procreate, Procreate Pocket, and Procreate Dreams trademarks, and related copyright, in both the branding and software for which the marks are used, are owned by Savage Interactive Pty Ltd and are used with authorisation. </video> <video> Class Intro: How to find clients to license artwork Description: This is an introduction to my Skillshare class "How to find clients to license artwork" Sign up for 1 free month and watch the class here: https://skl.sh/4eaxO7v In this class, we’ll be looking at 3 main strategies that have helped me find and secure clients for art licensing. This includes: ✅ emailing directly ✅ using social media ✅ utilising the power of Spoonflower. and so much more... 💌 Sign up to my free email newsletter - https://melarmstrong.com/subscribe/ MY ONLINE COURSES 🎬 The Art & Joy of Surface Pattern Design: [https://learn.melarmstrong.com/](https://bit.ly/3ql1ash) 🏆 Skillshare - A selection of short courses → [https://skillshare.com](https://skl.sh/3RoUrJ2) MY FAVOURITE TOOLS & GEAR 📚 Amazon Shop - My favourite books, tools and much more - https://www.amazon.com/shop/melarmstrongdesign 🎵 Epidemic Sound - Where I Get My Music - [https://www.epidemicsound.com/](https://bit.ly/es-shorts) ⚙️ Notion - How I Manage My Creative Life - [https://www.notion.so/](https://bit.ly/444jQyG) MY OTHER SOCIALS: 🎙 Learn with Mel - https://learn.melarmstrong.com/ 🌍 My website / blog - https://melarmstrong.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/melarmstrongdesign/ 📱 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mel_armstrong_art 👨‍💻 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mel-armstrong/ 🎥 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/melarmstrongdesign WHO AM I? If we haven’t yet before - Hey 👋 I’m Mel, an Illustrator & Surface Pattern Designer from Wellington New Zealand. Through my videos here on this channel, my Skillshare classes and my Learn with Mel community, I share tutorials, guidance and inspiration to help you create your own creative career and build a life you love. *This is an affiliate link. Basically, I hope to get an extra new coffee here and there and it doesn't cost you a cent more to click on the link. 😜 </video> <video> Only 50 Days until Christmas. Just saying! 😜 #procreate #pattern #christmas Description: </video> <video> Create Seamless Patterns in Procreate (Easy Template) #repeatpattern #procreate #procreatetutorial Description: https://youtu.be/e_O0KK3uS5E </video> <video> Happy Halloween #halloween #ghosts Description: </video> <video> Another design in my Boho Collection. Wait till the reveal. #boho #pattern #procreate Description: </video> <video> NZ Weka (flightless bird) pattern design #procreate #pattern #weka Description: According to New Zealand's Dept of Conservation, the weka is a large, brown flightless bird that has a famously feisty and curious personality.  I'm yet to met one in person as they don't live near me, but I'd love to see how feisty these adorable birds are.  Have you seen one in the wild? #weka #newzeland #birdsofnewzealand #melarmstrong #melarmstrongdesign #nzfabric #newzealandfabric #surfacepatterndesign #fabricdesign </video> <video> Some random bunnies for Spring #procreate #pattern #spring Description: </video>

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Hello and welcome!

I’m a full-time illustrator, surface pattern designer & online educator from Wellington, New Zealand. I’m obsessed with creating beautiful things, from craft to illustration to sewing and knitting and I love passing on my knowledge to others so they can also pursue their creative career dreams.

I'm a top Skillshare teacher and you can sign up for my classes on illustration and surface pattern design here https://skl.sh/3RoUrJ2. Or for more intensive courses, check out lean.melarmstrong.com

My client list includes Scholastic UK, Miles Kelly, Spotlight Stores, Harper Collins, Little Tiger Press, Hallmark Creative US, American Greetings, Auzou, Liontree Publishing, New Frontier Publishing, Lilipinso, Oxford University Press, and more.

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