Q&A session 2: What to draw next for a strong portfolio?
Advice for designers & illustrators
Hello dear Creatives,
In case you missed it last month, I was running Q&A sessions for my Patreons and I will be sharing my knowledge videos with my paid Substack subscribers too. I made our last session available to everybody on my YouTube channel, so that you can see its informal format. Silvia asked me:
Hi :) I would like to know how : I’m working on my own portfolio and how I decide what to draw next?
I’m sharing the free video answer below. Let me know in the comments what you think :)
MEET THE ARTIST
I’m Weronika, but everyone calls me Wera. I’m a freelance illustrator, surface pattern designer and teacher based in Germany, originally from Poland.
I help other grow their creative business - artists, illustrators, designers. You can read me here on Substack, follow me on Instagram, or watch my free videos on YouTube. Perhaps you’ll join my Portfolio Club on Patreon?
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Perhaps this title is a little bit bold :D But if you’ve known me for a bit longer then you know that I’m a fan of Affinity Designer. I tested out creating seamless repeat patterns in Affinity Designer on my iPad for years now. I was so happy with the ease of use and the outcome results that I even released