I'm an artist, surface pattern + fabric designer, author, mama, and online teacher in Portland, OR. I believe in the power of art-making as a tool for radical self-care. I help people feel a little bit brighter and a little bit less alone through the art and products I make, the words I write, and the classes I teach. Come join 18k+ people in my colorful, uplifting world!
☀️ Hello, July!
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Hi Reader, Happy July to you! I'm in summer mode with my kids over here, enjoying lazy mornings, trips to the pool, bike rides, and picnics in the backyard. It's (mostly) delightful! Ha. Isn't that how it goes the in summer with young kids...? So much fun and also SO.MUCH.CHAOS. OMG. 🤣 On the creative business side of things I've been super busy getting my brand new Pattern Camp course ready to open for registration on JULY 11th!! In Pattern Camp, which takes place over the course of a 2-day weekend, you'll learn how to design your own repeating patterns in Adobe Illustrator. I created this course nearly a decade ago and am bringing it back now, completely brand new and redesigned. I've led hundreds of people from zero to designing their own patterns in two days – it's fast, it's fun, and most importantly: it works. I can't wait to invite you inside!! If you're interested in learning to design your own digital patterns but don't know where to start, this class is for YOU. If this sounds like your kind of thing, learn more and hop on the waitlist! You'll be the first to know when registration is open on July 11th. The Pattern Camp weekend will be August 3-4, 2024!
Sending sunshine and creativity from my world to yours. :) Until next time.... LET'S BE FRIENDS ON IG!
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Jessica Swift.
I'm an artist, surface pattern + fabric designer, author, mama, and online teacher in Portland, OR. I believe in the power of art-making as a tool for radical self-care. I help people feel a little bit brighter and a little bit less alone through the art and products I make, the words I write, and the classes I teach. Come join 18k+ people in my colorful, uplifting world!
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