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Surface Design? 5 Common Misconceptions

Well, hello there and Happy Easter! I am so excited to be writing this blog post from… Paris! Paris is my happy place. I grew up here back in the last 60’s and early 70’s and truly left my heart here. I’m back with my husband Tom and my son Matt for a special visit to an amazing Rothko exhibit that ends next week. More on that next week since we’re seeing it tomorrow.

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5 Ways to Monetize Your Art

One of the questions that comes up all the time about surface pattern design is: “How can I monetize my art? What are the best ways to get my artwork, including my repeating patterns into the hands of eager customers?” Today, I’m going to cover the top five ways to monetize your art. There are many more than five but let’s start there.

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Let’s Talk Watercolor!

I’m thrilled to introduce you to my bestie from Sweden: watercolor artist Maria Ahl-Zanier. She’s an incredibly talented artist living in a small town in the south of Sweden. She entered my world in 2019 because she wanted to learn how to use Adobe Illustrator to turn her large scale watercolor paintings into repeating patterns using Adobe Illustrator.

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10 Questions About Surface Pattern Design

Have you always dreamed of putting your designs on fabric for quilting or sewing projects? How about seeing your designs on wrapping paper, gift cards, notebooks and journals? Here’s another one. Would you like to repurpose some of your art work so that it’s not gathering dust in your creative studio? Here’s the thing. When you buy a piece of fabric or a new roll of wrapping paper, someone just like you created the design on it.

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Congratulations, Debby McLaughlin!

Debby McLaughlin, a cherished member of my surface design community, recently achieved a significant milestone in her artistic journey. She signed her first licensing contract! In a joyful celebration inside my membership program, Anne’s Atelier yesterday, she shared insights into her creative process, and the most important steps she took to achieve this exciting milestone.

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One Day Or Day One. You Decide.

I came across this fabulous quote by Paulo Coelho earlier this week: “One Day or Day One. You Decide.” It’s absolutely perfect for how I’ve been feeling this week. Do you struggle to pursue your creative dreams? If so, let’s talk about it. Because it’s really about: “One Day or Day One. You Decide.”

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3 Tips to Find Your Flow

I’ve been working on a collection of surface patterns designs for Valentine’s Day. I had planned to get them done a while ago but things happen, right? Residual holiday stuff. Family interruptions. Higher priority projects. You name it. This week’s blog is about my top 3 tips to find your flow again when you’ve gotten off track.

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Come Meet Bonnie Christine!

Is there someone who has been incredibly instrumental in your life? Someone you call a friend, mentor, and teacher, perhaps? Bonnie Christine, an internationally renowned surface pattern design, checks all those boxes for me. She’s a true inspiration in my life and I love everything she does both personally and professionally.

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Come Learn About Surface Pattern Design

Hi there, my creative friend! I’m so excited to be back in full swing and January is always a very fun month in #annesuniverse. Why you might ask? January is the start of a new year. It’s a time to reflect on your accomplishments from 2023 and a time to get excited about the opportunities ahead.

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Doodles Coaching Week - Starts January 17!

Well, hello there, my friend. If you have been around these parts for a little while, you know that from time to time, I do this amazing training called the Doodles Coaching Week. I’m offering it again and it’s updated with new features. I’m always looking for ways to make your learning experience better, easier and more engaging. Everything starts on January 17 and you don’t want to miss it.

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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year and welcome to 2024. Wow - I can’t even believe it’s 2024. I’m very excited about what 2024 has in store for us as creative entrepreneurs. January is always a special month in #annesuniverse because I run my From Doodles to Dollars® Coaching Week.

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Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays! I hope you had a lovely Christmas. This blog is super short because I want us all to enjoy the break between Christmas and New Years.

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Announcing Mastermind Founding Members!

I’m so excited! I’ve been dreaming about offering a creative mastermind program for the past three years. It’s thrilling to share who’s joined so that you meet this unique group of creative and ambitious women who are embarking on a transformative journey in 2024 as Founding Members of my Creative Business Mastermind. 

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Peach Fuzz Pantone Color for 2024

Every year, the design world eagerly anticipates the announcement of the Pantone Color of the Year. This tradition, which began in 1999, started when Pantone’s educational arm, the Pantone Color Institute, wanted to engage the design community and color enthusiasts around the world in a conversation around color.

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Join The Creative Business Mastermind

When I lost my fancy corporate job, I was bound and determined to figure out how to build a business of my own. I didn’t know anything about being an entrepreneur. I didn’t know anything about online businesses either but I knew, if I sought out the right mentors, I’d be able to figure it out.

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The Art of Creative Business

Welcome to this week’s blog. I’ve been dreaming about this moment for about three years and I’m thrilled to share some very exciting news with you. Are you a creative entrepreneur struggling to channel your gifts into a thriving business? You're not alone.

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