During my time at Shutterstock, I routinely collaborated with Video Content Specialists. While being in front of the camera (and even recording my voice!) was unfamiliar and perhaps a bit out of my comfort zone, I embraced the challenge. This collaboration allowed more design-oriented tips and tutorials to live on the Shutterstock Youtube channel, further bringing in more traffic to our blog site. In doing these videos, I also learned more about the process and behind-the-scenes on producing video content.
How to Create Custom Textures For Your Digital Designs
The process of creating distressed textures doesn’t exist entirely online; it starts with paint, a brush (or roller), and some paper. In this video, I go through the simple steps of creating textures for personal use, from paper to software. This is a great tutorial for any intermediate designer or creative.
How to DIY a Linocut Print
The art of printmaking and linocut has always enamored me. The organic shapes and textures combined with the carving process is unlike the geometry of digital design. With the help of a few tools, paper, and paint, these linocut stamps were a refreshing break from the screen.
How to Make Custom Stickers With Cricut and Procreate
Stickers are a well-loved medium; they’re small, easily customizable, and can be slapped onto any surface: what’s more to love? In this tutorial, I go over the specifics of drawing illustrations in Procreate, exporting them for Cricut, then cutting your own stickers straight from the Cricut machine. This is a great tutorial for those who already have access to both an iPad Pro and a Cricut (or Silhouette) machine.
Free Distressed Textures Trailer
To promote my first ever design free download, I collaborated with the Senior Video Content Specialist to create an engaging trailer.