Sitemap - 2024 - The Art of Growth

The reality of the publishing industry for kidlit artists - how I nearly quit

New Affinity Designer tutorials + speedpaints on YouTube

[Resources] Automated Checkered Pattern Templates

Automated pattern templates are back!

I deleted my Instagram app and I'm choosing these platforms instead

[Resources] New feminine blouse mockup

Adobe Fresco is completely free now

Adobe subscription - is it really necessary for client work?

How often do you need to refresh your website portfolio?

Affinity Designer + Adobe Fresco Masterclass is now LIVE

Quitting Flodesk for my Newsletter +Substack income

Extra vector assets in your inbox!

Researching picture books abroad

New Affinity goodies! Starter botanical assets

This agent feedback shook me a bit

Coming soon! Vector assets vol.2 (Affinity + Fresco)

“Fake” vector-raster art is possible! (client project insights)

This industry really DOES take time!

Announcement: Reactivating Substack, removing Patreon

Kidlit art: monkey character study mini tutorial in Affinity Designer

Vector brushes vs raster brushes in Affinity Designer

Your FREE workbook for board book covers is here!

Q&A session 2: What to draw next for a strong portfolio?

Creating a compelling artist statement

Affinity Designer is the best software for creating repeat patterns

Q&A session 1: Do you need an Adobe subscription?

[Resources] Affinity Designer baby body mockup

Streamlining creativity: how assets boosted my productivity

Essential Instagram advice for creatives

A short story of how I found my illustration agency