Christmas House Illustrations

Sep 21, 2018

In:Design, Drawing

This week I continued to pour through the patterns and illustrations from my 100 Days project, and found there is still gold to be mined. These little Christmas houses were originally in pattern form, but I've separated them into individual files so they can be used on Christmas cards and prints. They have painted textures and hand drawn details.

Each image is in PNG format, so designers can use any background color they choose.

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Holiday Trees Pattern Bundle

Sep 12, 2018

In:Design, Drawing

I didn't expect to be immersed in patterns again, but I'm having so much fun recoloring existing ones. I began to see this modern tree pattern as one that would be great for Christmas and New Year designs. So I gave it new life with three bright color palettes for the holidays. The bundle contains vectors and seamless tiles, so they can be used in Illustrator and Photoshop.

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Vintage Floral Pattern Bundle

Sep 6, 2018

In:Design, Drawing

Yes, it feels good to release the patterns I've been holding onto for far too long. I just added this vintage floral pattern to my Creative Market shop, in three eye-catching color combinations. Use it for branding, home decor, stationery...the applications are limitless.

Click the image to add these patterns to your design toolbox.😊

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Wetlands Pattern Collection

Aug 31, 2018

In:Design, Drawing


This week I created the Wetlands Pattern collection, with designs that came from the 100 Days of Pillows project. I used three of the patterns as-is. Two needed only color changes to make them cohesive with the group.

It's my favorite collection yet, with swans, cattails, feathers and snails. The pink and green color palette is soft and punchy.

I envision the designs on stationery, packaging, and in nurseries. But the fun part is knowing they'll also be used on projects I haven't thought of.

Designers - these seamless patterns can be used in Illustrator and Photoshop. You can get the collection from my Creative Market shop here:

https://creativemarket.com/christinasteward/2891548-Wetlands-Seamless-Pattern-Collection

Have fun!

~Christina

Pumpkin Patch Illustration

Aug 27, 2018

In:Design, Drawing

I added this seasonal, pumpkin patch illustration to my Creative Market shop. It's almost that time of year!

Graphic designers -- use the illustration as-is, or rearrange the graphics as you wish.

Click here for details: https://creativemarket.com/christinasteward/2881251-Pumpkin-Patch-Illustration

Illustrated Map of Cumming, GA

Jul 24, 2018

In:Design, Drawing

I often say Atlanta when people ask where I live. It's mostly true. I live in a northern suburb and assume most people have heard of Atlanta. But the actual city I live in is Cumming, GA. It's a fast-growing town with a strong mix of rural spaces and modern conveniences.

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Colors are the Smiles of Nature

Jul 12, 2018

In:Design

This week I've been diving deeper into graphic design and trying new techniques in Photoshop, like using clips of photography in the text of this quote. I've found that while graphic design doesn't necessarily involve drawing (though it certainly can), working with photography, text and colors alone still feels very creative!

I even incorporated my own personal photo into this graphic. While designers often use stock photography for client projects, I love the idea of pulling from my own bank of personal images, too.

I'm excited to see where this is headed. Thanks for joining me! ❤

~Christina

An Honest Prayer

Jul 11, 2018

In:Faith

If I see the things in nature as part of your creation -- trees, flowers, birds, the sky -- beautiful and complex beyond comprehension, God help me to see other people through that same lens.

Showing Love to my Creative Market Shop

May 15, 2018

In:Design, Drawing

I finally dedicated time to adding a few new digital products to my Creative Market shop! There are 2 new pattern collections available, one called Fresh Tropical and the other Forest Floor.
 

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Also, I illustrated a colorful set of crayons that can be used in designs for teachers and school children alike.
 

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I plan to give more attention to my Creative Market shop in the future, so let me know if there's something specific you'd like me to draw.

Happy designing!

~Christina

Hello, May

May 1, 2018

In:Drawing

I fell out of my blogging habit when I finished the 100 Days project, didn't I? The truth is that I have so many project ideas in my head that I can't keep them straight. I'm writing them down as they come but know that I can't possibly finish them all at once. So I keep reminding myself to be patient. Everything will occur as it should in its own time.

One project I HAVE moved forward on is having my art printed on coffee mugs. That's right: now you can enjoy your cup of Joe (or tea!) with my original artwork in hand. I created a collection of 4 graphic designs in black and white - flowers, mosaics, philodendron leaves and a herringbone pattern. A little something for everyone.

black and white coffee mugs

Click here to shop the collection.

In other news, you probably know how much I enjoy learning, right? Well, I recently joined Skillshare, a platform for online learning in many subject areas including creativity and business. I've been soaking it up and can already see an improvement in my art since I joined. If you're interested in giving it a whirl, let me know and I'll send you a link where you can receive 2 months of their Premium version for free. ❤

I hope you have a wonderful start to May!

~Christina

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