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Coffee spill on my sketchbook turned into a dress print
Last week, I was drawing a dress design at a busy cafe. I knocked over my cup and coffee went all over the page. Everyone around me laughed, which was pretty embarrassing. But when I looked at the stain, it had a cool, random shape. I decided to trace it and use it as a base for a new floral pattern. Now I'm adding that print to a summer dress I'm making. Do you ever get design ideas from happy accidents?
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the_margaret7mo ago
Tracing paper saves those accidents every time.
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gavinwells7mo ago
Know the struggle of art mistakes. Tracing paper really helps, doesn't it?
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michael_jenkins397mo ago
I get what you mean about mistakes, but I feel like leaning on tracing paper too much can stunt your growth. Those accidents teach you how to fix problems by hand, which builds real skill. Maybe Margaret finds it a total lifesaver, but I'd rather fight through the messy drafts.
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