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Simplifying marketing for pattern designers

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Create Your Daily Art Practice

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Design and Shine Podcast episode- finding your unique art style. Picture of Rachelle and Lesley

Finding your unique art style

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My favourite pattern design tools

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Negative beliefs stopping you from being successful

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Fitting in time for designing

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Getting started in surface pattern design

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Tips for creating your pattern design portfolio

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The importance of branding in your design business

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