Seamless Patterns Archives | J. Oliver Designs

19 October 2020

Tutorial | How To Use Seamless Patterns

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Seamless patterns are repeating graphics that you can use infinitely on different surfaces in a number of different ways. They are an incredibly versatile resource and can enhance your websites, merchandise and even your home. In this post I show you how to use seamless patterns in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator and give examples of where you can apply them.

I have a few seamless patterns available in some of my products. These are normally part of a larger product, but you can find patterns all over. A great place to start is Creative Market.

Patterns can typically be applied to:

Textiles (clothing, home furnishings)
Digital backgrounds (websites, social media, app design)
Merchandise (journals, stickers, mugs, pens)

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21 June 2020

Freebie | Occulture Mini Graphics

To celebrate the recent launch of my new product Occulture Design Resources I’m giving away a FREE mini-set of graphics for anyone wanting to sample this product before picking up the full set.

Occulture Mini Graphics features 9 stunning vector icons with a mystic theme and 2 seamless patterns. The files come in .ai, .eps, and .png with transparent backgrounds (high-res 300 ppi), giving you plenty of options to use them in your own projects. They’re perfect for sprucing up your social media feeds and stories to give them a cosmic and magical vibe. Or you can use them as decals on your personal items, create gift cards, invitations and labels with them—there are so many options!

The download link will be in your welcome email (if you don’t see it, check your spam folder). Keep scrolling to see previews and ideas for how you can use Occulture Mini. 🖤

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13 May 2020

Design Tool | Occulture Design Resources

I’m delighted to announce that my new product Occulture Design Resources is now available in my shop! I’ve had such a blast creating these graphics in Illustrator and coming up with the different witchy items to include, and I hope you enjoy using them in your own creative projects.

These occult vectors, Photoshop brushes and patterns are great for your creative projects, from greeting cards, home decor, merchandise and apparel, to social media graphics, logo design and brand stationery. File types include .ai, .eps, and .png with transparent backgrounds, making them a versatile option.

Click here to learn more about Occulture Design Resources

I’ve been fascinated by all things mystical and arcane ever since I was a kid. Symbolism is present in our lives every day, but there’s something extra alluring about magic and mystery—the unknown and incomprehensible. This idea pairs well with a cosmic backdrop (what’s more unknown and incomprehensible than the cosmos, after all?).

Keep reading for more preview pics showing you how you can use these graphics.

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12 April 2020

Design Tool | Cosmic Dream Logo Templates

The easy-to-use Cosmic Dream Logo Template Kit helps you create your own beautiful logo designs. Use the individual vector icons to build stunning compositions that set your logos apart from the crowd. Or choose the pre-made logo templates for your client projects – especially useful if you’re on a deadline. Editing the text is easy in Illustrator or Photoshop.

BONUS: Included is a set of lovely seamless vector patterns and a vector mandala. The icons and mandala come with un-expanded versions so you can change colours, formations and stroke width.

This kit is also perfect for wedding stationery, greeting cards and gift labels, invitations, textiles and other merchandise. Take them further and use them in your scrapbooking, art prints, or digitally on social media in your Instagram feed and stories or your Pinterest posts. The sky’s the limit!

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10 April 2020

The Endless Creativity From Home Bundle at The Hungry JPEG

The Hungry JPEG have just launched an incredible design deal, available from April 10th through April 19th. I don’t want anyone to miss out because this one packs serious value.

Most of us are currently isolated at home and looking for new creative projects or hobbies. That’s why THJ have pulled together the Endless Creativity From Home Bundle, a huge design resource that is jam-packed full of useful graphics and resources to keep you busy.

Find fonts, Procreate brushes, patterns, mock-up scene creators, design kits and more, all pulled together in one package. At $18 (RRP $285) it’s one heck of a cost-saver and it helps support the creative community during these difficult times.

Click here to get your hands on this great offer at THJ!

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3 April 2020

Design Tool | Celestial Beauty Design Resources

Often when we think about galaxies we think about planets and moons, asteroids and comets, star clusters and nebulae. But there is a lot of unseen, intangible matter drifting around out there, just as our own thoughts, ideas, dreams and goals float about inside us. We are brimming with unborn possibilities and the ingredients for change, progression and discovery. There are galaxies of creativity within us. It’s easy to forget this sometimes because we get caught up in Life™ and meeting deadlines and getting as much done as possible.

To honour these ideas, last summer I developed my first product, Celestial Beauty Design Resources. It’s my most popular product so far, and although it was launched last November I wanted to give it some fanfare here on the blog (since the blog wasn’t launched until later 😊) in case you haven’t seen it yet.

These pretty celestial-themed graphics were created with a lot of care and include a range of file types, styles and options. You can use the moons, stars and suns to enhance your creative projects and bring a magical feel to your work. This resource includes high-res textures, Instagram story templates, logo templates, vector icons, Photoshop brushes, delicate mandala designs and repeatable seamless patterns.

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