Thanks for this video, it’s so helpful! One question - do you watermark any of your jpegs on your website or take any other measures to make sure they aren’t stolen?
I do put my copyright info on my images on my website , I keep the size of the image small-ish, and I don't show a full repeat, those are my nods to security.
I don’t understand how that works then… how do you send a repeat to be used when it’s not the full repeat? Won’t sending a crop mess with its being Seamless
All your videos are helpful and amazing 🤩 . I just started digital art and using procreate, I didn’t go to the art school and never had any art project (digital and even hand draw) But I think that I have acceptable drawing skills. How can I start to make a portfolio? Whenever I search for that in UA-cam or in the internet people are talking about using project that you did in school or what ever but I don’t have any history in art😢. If you have any idea that how and where I can start I would be appreciated cause I found myself in a rabbit hole right now and if you have courses which is helpful for me that would be great if you can tell me ❤
It's going to really depend on what your goals are, but the short answer is give yourself "assignments" for the jobs you want. When I first left my corporate design job and was trying to build a freelance career, I wanted to design patterns for home decor companies and apparel companies and all the things. Now, I definitely suggest picking one to start with (I have videos on why niching is useful if you're curious) but I would say "okay, pretend West Elm needed some new art for their bedding, what would be a great collection of surface patterns for West Elm?" And then go from their, by looking at what they had in their line currently, and deciding what I thought would look amazing for bedding at that time. I did it for a bunch of different companies I was interested in and built from there. Focusing on one niche means you can have a collection of art that works for a certain product category or client type and so it's not just one designt hat works for bedding, one that's better for pajamas, one illustration that works on a greeting card etc. Once you have some art built up, here are additional tips: www.elizabethsilver.com/portfolio-help
Hi i am a surface pattern designer I want to start working as a freelancer online for that I am trying to setup my online portfolio on websites like dribbble etc my problem is i dont have copyrignt for my designs and i was working as a fulltime designer with design studio before and dnt know about contracts clients had with company so i cant showcase my previous work. now what is the option for me to design my portfolio ? please guide me thanks.
Is there anything like pattern bundle? Like a photoshop brush bundle !! If yes, how to create a pattern bundle?? Kindly guide. I know photoshop and illustrator, considerably okish and I am epileptic patient, so no job and hence any income. I am 38.
It depends on where you need to show your hard copy (at an interview? a tradeshow?) I printed my portfolio on Epson Premium Matte paper, after laying out the art into nice layouts in Photoshop.
This video deserves hundreds of thousands of views..seriously, very well explained, thank you Elizabeth
😄yay! So glad it was helpful!!
Thanks for this video, it’s so helpful! One question - do you watermark any of your jpegs on your website or take any other measures to make sure they aren’t stolen?
I do put my copyright info on my images on my website , I keep the size of the image small-ish, and I don't show a full repeat, those are my nods to security.
I don’t understand how that works then… how do you send a repeat to be used when it’s not the full repeat? Won’t sending a crop mess with its being Seamless
Thank you! This video is jammed packed with great, easy to digest information.
Yay so glad it was helpful!
All your videos are helpful and amazing 🤩 . I just started digital art and using procreate, I didn’t go to the art school and never had any art project (digital and even hand draw) But I think that I have acceptable drawing skills. How can I start to make a portfolio? Whenever I search for that in UA-cam or in the internet people are talking about using project that you did in school or what ever but I don’t have any history in art😢. If you have any idea that how and where I can start I would be appreciated cause I found myself in a rabbit hole right now and if you have courses which is helpful for me that would be great if you can tell me ❤
It's going to really depend on what your goals are, but the short answer is give yourself "assignments" for the jobs you want. When I first left my corporate design job and was trying to build a freelance career, I wanted to design patterns for home decor companies and apparel companies and all the things. Now, I definitely suggest picking one to start with (I have videos on why niching is useful if you're curious) but I would say "okay, pretend West Elm needed some new art for their bedding, what would be a great collection of surface patterns for West Elm?" And then go from their, by looking at what they had in their line currently, and deciding what I thought would look amazing for bedding at that time. I did it for a bunch of different companies I was interested in and built from there. Focusing on one niche means you can have a collection of art that works for a certain product category or client type and so it's not just one designt hat works for bedding, one that's better for pajamas, one illustration that works on a greeting card etc. Once you have some art built up, here are additional tips: www.elizabethsilver.com/portfolio-help
@@ElizabethSilver thank you so much, it was super helpful. I’m trying to do this 😍🥰❤️
Thank you this was exactly what I needed.
I’m so grateful for this video. Just starting freelance after 15 years employed by 1 co.
Where are you based? I’d really love to chat?
Hi i am a surface pattern designer I want to start working as a freelancer online for that I am trying to setup my online portfolio on websites like dribbble etc my problem is i dont have copyrignt for my designs and i was working as a fulltime designer with design studio before and dnt know about contracts clients had with company so i cant showcase my previous work. now what is the option for me to design my portfolio ? please guide me thanks.
P.S. I ❤️ the Issuu portfolio. How does this work Elizabeth?
This is so amazing! Thanks for this awesome video
Glad you enjoyed it!
Is there anything like pattern bundle? Like a photoshop brush bundle !! If yes, how to create a pattern bundle??
Kindly guide. I know photoshop and illustrator, considerably okish and I am epileptic patient, so no job and hence any income. I am 38.
Yes, there is, check out creativemarket.com and search "pattern bundle" and you'll see some examples of people who are selling patterns in this way.
Thank you! You always answer my questions. I always know your videos will be just exactly what I need to hear.
Aww thanks Sheryl, I appreciate that!
Thank you so much for sharing! Great information, and very helpful examples!
Glad it was helpful!
This was really helpful, thank you so much.
So glad it was useful!
Thanks so much for this video. I want to pitch a studio and just needed some info on the best way to approach them. So helpful!
You're very welcome! good luck with your pitch!
If I want to have a hard copy of pattern folio, how to make it? And what paper to use for pattern printing?
It depends on where you need to show your hard copy (at an interview? a tradeshow?) I printed my portfolio on Epson Premium Matte paper, after laying out the art into nice layouts in Photoshop.
It’s a pleasure to watch your videos 🥰
Aww thank you!
what do the letters and numbers mean on your sales sheet?
Those are how I keep track of and name my artwork, you can use whatever system works best for you!