The last of my posts looking behind the scenes at how I design my repeat patterns. This one is about scattered patterns, also known as…
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Here’s another look behind the scenes at how I design my repeat patterns. Last time, we looked at my Solar System pattern and this time…
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I’ve been digging around in various illustration folders looking for unfinished ideas I can use for my 100 Days of Kawaii Characters project. In the…
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This post was originally shared on Patreon but now I’m making it public. I love creating repeat patterns and here’s how I designed my Spring…
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One of the first apps I bought for my new iPad was Amaziograph. I’d seen a few videos on Instagram and it looked magical. It…
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I love designing new repeat patterns, but hate waiting for the test swatches to arrive from Spoonflower. Hopefully their new Berlin office will speed that…
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I’m sharing some artwork from my school and college years. See all the posts here. Looking back through all this artwork, the most depressing part…
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I got some new fabric swatches in the post recently, including sunflowers in two different patterns and colourways, and a cut and sew coin purse! I designed…
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Hello! I’m Marceline Smith, the designer and owner of Asking For Trouble. I create illustrated stationery, accessories and gifts using my cute characters inspired by Japanese kawaii. This is my business and personal blog where I write about my creative doings, inspirations, travels, Japan trips and daily life. Read more »
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