Hello Creative Friend

Draw it. Pattern it. License it.

Learn the creative and business skills to get your art licensed onto fabric, stationery, home decor and more. Join 75,000+ students already building their own path.

Welcome, Pattern Lover!

This is a place for artists, illustrators, and

pattern chasers colour collectors self-taught professionals empty nesters starting again floral obsessives late bloomers sketchbook fillers pattern chasers

Whether you're here to learn something new, connect with like-minded creatives, or finally do something with

those patterns you keep sketching in your sketchbook, you're in the right place.

Start where your creativity takes you!

The Pattern collective community

You don't have to build this Alone.

Join The Pattern Collective and enjoy weekly tutorials, live Q&A, and a place to share your wins (and your stuck points) with people who get it. The Pattern Collective is for anyone who wants ongoing support, not just a course that ends. Come find your people.

Illustrator & surface pattern designer

Hey, I'm Mel.

Hi there! I'm Mel, and while I'm originally from beautiful New Zealand, I've spent much of my professional life immersed in the vibrant creative scene of Australia. As an illustrator and surface pattern designer, I've had the incredible opportunity to see my art featured on products around the world.

Sharing my knowledge and connecting with fellow creatives is something I truly love. I've been fortunate enough to inspire the careers of hundreds of talented artists and surface pattern designers in my signature course, ‘The Art & Joy of Surface Pattern Design.’ I'm so excited to continue sharing my love for design and helping others bring their creative visions to life!

in their words

Here's what they'd tell a friend.

A few honest reflections from people who've been through the course and the community

"I can’t recommend it enough."

"It is a very comprehensive and detailed course. Outstanding course for the price. You have access to resources, Q&A videos, quick tips, etc…It covers photoshop, procreate and illustrator, very clear explanations, reliable info and brilliant tips. Mel answers all your questions, she is very effective, smart and talented."

-Be

"Being part of Mel's Community Hub has been amazing"

"From the start, I felt welcomed by a group of like-minded people. The support here is just fantastic.

Mel is always around, super kind, and incredibly helpful. Whether you need advice, feedback, or even a tutorial she is there ready to help."

-Ayleen

"I've grown so much as a designer"

"I started this course with no expectations other than improving my digital skills and possibly lean how to turn those skills into another outlet for my creativity. Little did I know how much this would inspire new work, challenge what I thought I already knew and extend into a wide range of creative opportunities."

-Henriata

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