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Today was a success! Went to yoga, went to the art supply store @alabamaartsupply for a new sketchbook, and now I'm back to werkkk!⠀ ⠀ The only bummer is there doesn't seem to be a sketchbook in existence that you can paint acrylics in.... There are pads, but no sketchbooks. I've also researched Amazon.⠀ ⠀ @blickartmaterials - any suggestions?⠀ ⠀ I ended up going with a watercolor paper for thickness that I'll just prime first. Anyone know of a better way to do this? 🤔⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 📸@hannahlozanophoto⠀ #laurenlesleystudio #designtribe #surfacepatterndesigner #bham #bhama #bhamgram #instagrambham #thisisbham #bhamnow #bhambloggers #colorful_clicks #colorful_shots #colorfully #colorfulliving #colorfulwall #graffitti_art #ilovegraffiti #wallswallswalls #urbanwalls #ihaveathingforwalls #ihavethisthingwithwalls #wallstagram #wallmural #addicted_to_colors #blueprintshow #patterndesigner #colorcompanion #textiledesigner (at Birmingham, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1wt0gMArs7/?igshid=1fk0vhemfskjn

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Holla to all my fellow designers! ✌⠀ ...⠀ What's your favorite part of the design process? I love creating color palettes with @Pantone before I dive into a big textiles project. Sometimes we also use scraps of fabric or bits of yarn, but I love the uniformity that pantones bring to the table. 💞⠀ ...⠀ designers, what do you use to spec your colors? lemme know 👇⠀ .⠀ 📸 @hannahlozanophoto⠀ #laurenlesleystudio #designtribe #designthinking #designers #designer #textiledesigner #textiledesign #textiles #rugdesign #rugdesigner #homedecor #homefashion #interiordesign #rugs #home #woolrug #colour #color #surfacedesign #surfacedesigner #artlicensing #homeoffice #designbusiness #werk #werkwerkwerk #workfromhome #pantone #color #colorpalette (at Birmingham, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoX7y5Qg7wf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=uk0vuzajb8wv

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My latest YouTube video is all about why EVERY designer needs an email list. ... As designers, it definitely doesn't come natural to self-promote. We want to stay in the shadows and watch from the sidelines as our *work* gets the limelight. ... Unfortunately, humans on the receiving end don't really werk that way! ... Check out my YouTube video to get alllllll the juicy tips on why sending emails to your customers + leads is so very crucial. Link in bio, my loves! ... #laurenlesleystudio #emailmarketing #email #emaillist #emailsuccess #growth #growyourbusiness #growyourbrand #designbusiness #graphicdesign #graphicdesigner #textiledesigner #illustrator #webdesigner #creativelifehappylife #atlgirlgang #atlantadesigner (at Atlanta, Georgia)

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GET IN LINE. Who's feeling stripes this season?⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ◦⠀ #laurenlesleystudio ⠀ #stripes #stripestyle #stripespotting #textiledesigner #patterndesigner #surfacepattern #100daysofpattern #patternobserver #repeatpattern #surfacedesign #colorcrushcreative #printstudio #fabricdesign #textilepattern #printpattern #printandpattern #patterndesign #surfacepatterndesign ⠀ *** (at Birmingham, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1ujfQlnFaY/?igshid=rvp0yk6xl8eq

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WANT SOME IG STORIES TEMPLATES? open me!👉⠀ ⠀ I've been thinking about making some templates for Instagram Stories. Like, cute frames or quizzes you can fill in.⠀ ⠀ Would you be interested in that?!⠀ ⠀ Leave me a comment and let me know. 👇⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Make sure to follow my hashtag #laurenlesleystudio for posts.⠀ ◦⠀ ⠀ #designtribe⠀ #artrepreneur #textiledesigner #igstorygames #igstorytemplate #instastories #instastories📓 #instastoryupdate #instastories💕 #instastoriestemplates (at Birmingham, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1XBUSanqdR/?igshid=hyya86fe7jav

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I’m really into designing fruit lately! And am loving these lemons. 🍋 🍋🍋⠀ ⠀ What type of product can you see this going on?⠀ ⠀ Leave me a comment and lemme know!⠀ ⠀ Be sure to follow my hashtag for posts! 👉⠀ #laurenlesleystudio⠀ ⠀ #illustragram #textiledesigner #blueprintshows #patterndesigner #surfacepattern #100daysofpattern #lemons #repeatpattern #surfacedesign #colorcrushcreative #printstudio #fabricdesign #textilepattern #printpattern #printandpattern #patterndesign #surfacepatterndesign #surfacescouts (at Birmingham, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1KEFT8ndKY/?igshid=m2daeiao4fcu

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I had so much fun talking to Brooke Glaser about how to become a full time artist!! Hint: she flopped the first time she tried. 😬 But what's awesome is that she didn't give up and now totally works for herself as an independent Illustrator! How 👏🏻 amazing 👏🏻 is 👏🏻 that?! 🤣 It's not easy, but it IS doable. Brooke breaks down the step-by-step process on how to ditch your day job, create a plan, and become a full-time artist for real. // Link in Bio. #laurenlesleystudio #designtribe #surfacepatterndesigner #artistsoninsta #instaartists #illustratorsoninstagram #illustratorsofinstagram #ihavethisthingwithartists #brookeglaser #fulltimeartist #workfromhome #soloartist #independentartist #solodesigner #designersoninstagram #independentdesigner (at Birmingham, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzJwEJYHieo/?igshid=1my03ihdn76fg

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Happy Monday, art fools. 🥰⠀ ◦⠀ #laurenlesleystudio ⠀ #illustragram #textiledesigner #patterndesigner #surfacepattern #patternobserver #repeatpattern #surfacedesign #printstudio #fabricdesign #textilepattern #printpattern #printandpattern #watercolorillustration #patterndesign #surfacepatterndesign #instaart #watercolorpainting #flowerpainting #traditionalart #100daysofpattern⠀#jacobean #artlicensing #exploreflorals #flowerpower #artistsoninsta #floralpattern ***⠀ #surfacescouts (at Birmingham, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzG2u7Ug_W8/?igshid=rzau9gfjy7n

[laurenlesleystudio]

Guess what is going on ALL SUMMER?!!!⠀ ⠀ (I'll get to that in a sec.)⠀ ⠀ But first think: How successful do you really think you'll be as a creative if people can't even recognize your style?⠀ ⠀ What is your signature? Your voice?⠀ ⠀⠀ I've hesitated for awhile on whether or not I should start this next project, because when it comes to daily routines I'm literally the WORST. One night I'm up late, the next day I'm up early.. My natural clock is just a little all over the place. BUT!⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ It's one of the most important things you can do as an artist: developing your own Art Style. Which is why I'm hosting a 👇⠀ ⠀ 90 day ART STYLE CHALLENGE that goes all summer!!!!!⠀ ⠀ YAY!!! I'll be sharing daily prompts in my IG Stories and in the Design Tribe FB Group for the next 90 days.⠀ ⠀ 90 days is really the perfect amount of time to accomplish anything you set your mind to. Annual goals are too far away, but quarterly goals are more within reach. They're very attainable, yet you have enough time to really make some SERIOUS change!⠀ ⠀ And look, I totally failed at starting the 100 days project so please don't feel intimidated by this challenge. It's here to help you - feel free to do as much or as little as you are able.⠀ ⠀ Everyone's schedules are different, which is why I'm making this challenge EVERGREEN.⠀ ⠀ Yes, you heard that right. Join the Design Tribe FB Group and you can refer back to the prompts at any time. You can do them in order or skip ahead to the same day the group is on.⠀ ⠀ Use #90DaysofDesign and tag me @LaurenLesleyStudio - I'll be sharing my favorites in my IG Stories! 🤣 ⠀ ◦ #designtribe #laurenlesleystudio #artstylechallenge #artstyle #designstyle #illustrationstyle #drawingstyle #stylechallenge #artrepreneur #drawthisinyourstyle #textiledesigner #showyourwork #artchallenges #artchallenge #patterndesigner #surfacepattern #repeatpattern #surfacedesign #blueprintshows #printstudio #artchallenge2019 #printpattern #printandpattern #artlicensing #patterndesign #surfacepattern ⠀ ⠀ (at Birmingham, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzBaBEqnWPn/?igshid=tq3jzxv8wzn4

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◦⠀ #laurenlesleystudio #designtribe #illustragram #textiledesigner #patterndesigner #surfacepattern #100daysofpatterns #patternobserver #repeatpattern #surfacedesign #colorcrushcreative #printstudio #fabricdesign #textilepattern #printpattern #printandpattern #acrylicabstract #patterndesign #surfacepatterndesign #acrylicpainter ***⠀ #illustrationhowl #illustrated_now @illustrated_now #best_of_illustrations @best_of_illustrations #socfeature #surfacescouts #illustrateddoris (at Birmingham, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/By-_tnOHe-w/?igshid=1rvr58obnaqf0

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I can't believe Blueprint Show was already over a month ago. Phew, time flies with so much going on. 😱 Be sure to follow my hashtag for posts! 👉 #laurenlesleystudio ◦⁣ #illustragram #textiledesigner #blueprintshows #patterndesigner #surfacepattern #100daysofpattern #patternobserver #repeatpattern #surfacedesign #colorcrushcreative #printstudio #fabricdesign #textilepattern #printpattern #printandpattern #patterndesign #surfacepatterndesign ⁣ ***⁣ #surfacescouts @blueprintshows (at Birmingham, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/By8cZNUHEv_/?igshid=xg159owmdls4

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Tropical gouache painting I did in beautiful Costa Rica! 🌴🌴⠀ ◦⠀ #laurenlesleystudio #designtribe⠀ #illustragram #textiledesigner #surfacepatternmarketplace #artistsoninsta #patterndesigner #surfacepattern #makeitindesign #tropicaldesign #patternobserver #repeatpattern #surfacedesign #tropicalvibes #printstudio #fabricdesign #textilepattern #printpattern #printandpattern #gouache #patterndesign #surfacepatterndesign ⠀ ***⠀ #illustrationhowl #illustrated_now @illustrated_now #best_of_illustrations @best_of_illustrations #socfeature #illustration_daily @illustration_daily #illustrateddoris (at Costa Rica) https://www.instagram.com/p/By6KUIsnFj_/?igshid=4hd1bfsvureq

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Yes, you heard that right. Join the Design Tribe FB Group and you can refer back to the prompts at any time. You can do them in order or skip ahead to the same day the group is on.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Use #90DaysofDesign and tag me @LaurenLesleyStudio - I'll be sharing my favorites in my IG Stories! 🤣⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ◦⠀⠀ #designtribe #laurenlesleystudio #artstylechallenge #artstyle #designstyle #illustrationstyle #drawingstyle #stylechallenge #artrepreneur #drawthisinyourstyle #textiledesigner #showyourwork #artchallenges #artchallenge #patterndesigner #surfacepattern #repeatpattern #surfacedesign #blueprintshows #printstudio #artchallenge2019 #printpattern #printandpattern #artlicensing #patterndesign #surfacepattern ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ (at Birmingham, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/By3ln5ZHGBJ/?igshid=17nz7shk97r0o

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A little brightness on a rainy day. ☔️ ⠀ #laurenlesleystudio #designtribe⠀ #illustragram #textiledesigner #patterndesigner #surfacepattern #makeitindesign #patternobserver #repeatpattern #surfacedesign #blueprintshows #printstudio #fabricdesign #textilepattern #printpattern #printandpattern #patterndesign #surfacepatterndesign ⠀ ***⠀ #surfacescouts #surfacepatternmarketplace (at Birmingham, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/By3VMvJHOxY/?igshid=wajfzsv8c7ul

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WEEK THREE: UNICORNS [👉 swipe]⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Unicorns have been trending for a while now, but they ain't going anywhere any time soon! This week is totally dedicated to these magical creatures and I can't wait to dive in.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Head over to the Design Tribe FB Group for trend boards + other artists' work.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ In case you haven't heard about this challenge yet, I'm dedicated to one of the most important things you can do as an artist: developing your own Art Style. Which is why I'm hosting this 👇⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ 90 day ART STYLE CHALLENGE that goes all summer!!!!!⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ YAY!!! I'll be sharing daily prompts in my IG Stories and in the Design Tribe FB Group for the next 90 days.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Use #90DaysofDesign and tag me @LaurenLesleyStudio - I'll be sharing my favorites in my IG Stories! 🤣⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Make sure to follow my hashtag #90DaysofDesign to cheer on fellow artists.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ◦⠀⠀ #designtribe #laurenlesleystudio #artstylechallenge #artstyle #designstyle #illustrationstyle #drawingstyle #stylechallenge #artrepreneur #drawthisinyourstyle #textiledesigner #showyourwork #artchallenges #artchallenge #patterndesigner #surfacepattern #repeatpattern #surfacedesign #blueprintshows #printstudio #artchallenge2019 #printpattern #printandpattern #artlicensing #patterndesign #surfacepattern ⠀ (at Birmingham, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/By0g836HL3m/?igshid=5mwj0zskq0nj

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Tropical leaves 🌴 #tropicalvibes #laurenlesleystudio #tropicaldesign #tropicalart #surfacepatterndesign #surfacepattern #surfacepatterns #patternlife #instapattern #surfacepatterndesigner #textiledesigners #surfacescouts (at Birmingham, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByyQWINHDpO/?igshid=bmre0iysi6b1