Pattern making demo - Part 2 / March 3, 2016 by Esther Loopstra

I finished the second part of my demo on how to use Adobe Capture CC and Adobe Illustrator to create repeatable patterns from your drawings. In this video you will learn how to use the Live Paint tool and the Pattern tool to color your shapes and then turn them into a repeatable pattern. It's really fun and easy, enjoy!

Happy Valentine's Day! / February 10, 2016 by Esther Loopstra

I've created this free Valentine's wallpaper to use on your phone. Enjoy!

Adobe Capture CC and Illustrator pattern tutorial / January 12, 2016 by Esther Loopstra

I've been pretty blown away with Adobe's Capture CC app and how easily you can turn your sketches or drawings into vectors. These "shapes" as they call them go directly into your Adobe Library so you can open them in Photoshop or Illustrator. How fun is that?

New free wallpaper for spring! / March 29, 2015 by Esther Loopstra

I've been creating a lot of patterns that are inspired by all of the spring that's happening around my house. When I take walks I see so many patterns in nature and I want to get out my sketchbook and draw them! I've been putting a lot of these on instagram and I thought I'd give everyone a new free pattern that you can use as wallpaper for your computer or phone. You can get it by clicking on the image below.

Designs for Joann Fabric / January 22, 2015 by Esther Loopstra

Here are a few designs that I created for Joann Fabric Stores that are online and in stores now. These are flannel and fleece fabric so perfect for new winter pj's or blankets!