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Here’s where you’ll find my weekly video on art, creativity and surface design.
New! Summer Spotlight Series. Meet Roberta!
July 20, 2021
In this summer series, I’m thrilled to highlight artist and surface designers who’ve achieved success with their art. Meet artist Roberta Graver. She shares her creative journey and playful artwork with us in this first part of a two-part interview. Enjoy!
New! Summer Spotlight Series. Meet Maria!
July 6, 2021
You are in for a real treat this week. Meet Swedish watercolor artist Maria Ahl-Zanier. She shares her passion for watercolor and her beautiful studio in Berg, Sweden, with us. She is also offering a free challenge starting next week. You can sign up and get all the details here.
5 Ways to Earn Money in Surface Design - The Highlight Reel
May 25, 2021
Hello, my friend, and welcome to this week's episode of Anne TV. If you have been around for the last several weeks, you know that I have been covering all the different ways that you can make money as a Surface Pattern designer. And if you are new here, welcome! Today’s episode is a review of the five big categories of opportunity. Enjoy the highlight reel and scroll down to watch each individual video if you haven’t already.
Three Secrets to Success in Surface Design
May 18, 2021
Welcome to this week's Anne TV. Today I want to share my three secrets to success in Surface Design. For those who are new here, I always like to start with a quick description of what Surface Design is because I had never heard of it until about five years ago when I had to reinvent myself after being laid off from my fancy corporate job. Surface Design is essentially any piece of artwork, illustration, hand lettering, or even a quote that you put on a product to make it more beautiful.
Enrollment is OPEN!
May 10, 2021
I’d like to personally invite you to join The Pattern Design Academy®, my signature 10-week online coaching and training program. This year is going to be spectacular! The Pattern Design Academy® is the most comprehensive program for creating, perfecting, and selling your unique artwork. You’ll create beautiful, increasingly more complex repeating patterns and hone your skills as a Surface Designer. I’ll help you identify the best ways to put your artwork out into the world and lean into your unique talents. You’ll discover how to get your designs onto products such as fabric, wrapping paper, wallpaper, and more, and into the hands of eager customers.
Curious about Memberships? Learn from Stu!
May 2, 2021
Welcome to this week's Anne TV. I am super excited to be here this week because I have a bonus for you about another way you can make money in Surface Design. Over the last four weeks we have talked about licensing, direct selling, indirect selling and workshops or digital courses. Today I would like to talk to you about Memberships. My dear friend and mentor, Stu McLaren, is offering a free workshop right now, all about memberships. I highly recommend that you check it out.
From Doodles to Dollars® - Enrollment is OPEN
April 27, 2021
I am excited to talk to you about my free mini course, From Doodles to Dollars®. Enrollment is now OPEN! This free mini course is only offered two times per year, so you don't want to miss it. This course is completely free, it is incredibly valuable, and my previous students have raved about it. I don't just talk about how to turn a sketch into a repeating pattern.I teach you valuable new skills, step-by-step.
4 Ways to Make Money in Surface Design - #4 Workshops
April 20, 2021
Welcome back to this blog series about the four major ways to make money in Surface Pattern Design. Three weeks ago, we talked about licensing. Two weeks ago, it was all about direct selling. Last week, I talked about indirect selling, also known as passive income. This week is all about live and virtual workshops, as well as digital courses, another great way for you to share your passion for the artwork you create. If you missed any of my prior videos, please go back and watch them to catch up.
4 Ways to Make Money in Surface Design - #1 Indirect Selling
April 13, 2021
Welcome back to my series about the four major ways to make money in Surface Design. Two weeks ago, I talked about Licensing. Last week, we discussed Direct Selling. If you missed them, go back and catch up. This week we're going to talk about Indirect Selling. You may also hear this referred to as passive income or making money in your sleep.
4 Ways to Make Money in Surface Design - #1 Direct Selling
April 6, 2021
Welcome back. I’m focusing this month on surface design and the four ways you can earn money in this huge industry. There are many more ways than four, but I’ve organized these concepts into four main categories to keep things simple and help you understand your options. Last week we talked about category #1: Licensing. This week we're going to switch gears by discussing category #2: Direct Selling.
4 Ways to Make Money in Surface Design - #1 Licensing
March 30, 2021
I’m starting a new series, all about the different ways that you can make money in Surface Design. Over the course of the next four weeks, we’ll break down each of four major categories so that you can see how each one works and determine which one(s) might be the best fit for you. The four main categories are: Licensing, Direct Selling, Indirect Selling, and Workshops or Teaching. Let’s start with Licensing.
Studio Tour! A Dream Come True
October 27, 2020
I’ve been dreaming of having my own creative space for about eight years. Many of you know my story. I had a very successful corporate career for 25 years until all of a sudden I got laid off. It was devastating and many people are experiencing this trauma in 2020. I’m blessed to have been brought up by a very strong woman who always told me that when one door closes, another opens. And that you have to pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and keep moving forward. Ready for a peek inside this dream come true?
10 Steps to Start Your Creative Business, part 2
December 17, 2019
I’m back to share steps 6-10 of the process of starting your creative business. I’ve created a downloadable, 20 page PDF guide for you as well! Pop over to the blog post to get it by clicking below.
10 Steps to Start Your Creative Business, part 1
December 10, 2019
I’ve been asking a lot of questions recently in my creative community and it’s been fascinating to see your responses. Here’s what you’re telling me: “I’m interested in starting a creative business”, and “I’ve always dreamed of turning my designs into fabric.” Those are the two most common themes that show up over and over again whenever I ask. So today I thought the most valuable thing I can do for you is to share the 10 steps required to get started down either of those paths. I share steps 1-5 today and I’ll finish up with steps 6-10 next week. Sound good?
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5 Values My Mum Lived By
August 21, 2019
My beautiful, brilliant Mum passed away on Sunday after a short struggle with cancer. It happened so fast. She was diagnosed on July 4th and died a very short six weeks later. She was a force of nature, always looking for ways to connect people and support their dreams. She brought joy wherever she went. I’m so grateful and so blessed that she was alive to witness my transformation from corporate drone to thriving online artist. She cheered me on, always, no matter what.