The pros and cons of art and design competitions - Spoonflower & more

Are design challenges the ultimate gateway to artist success? Let's discuss 5 pros and 7 cons of participating in design contests and art competitions. I'll share my experience as a surface pattern & textile designer and watercolor fine artist. ♡ Take my Skillshare class: skl.sh/3uTdIgF
This video includes a short list of popular design competitions for surface pattern designers that you are welcome to explore.
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My videos about Spoonflower design challenges with rules, pros and cons (video 1):
• Spoonflower Design Cha...
Spoonflower Design Challenges review: designs, disqualification, sales, voting (video 2)
• Spoonflower Design Cha...
Spoonflower challenges are not fun anymore? (video 3)
• Spoonflower challenges...
All the 2023 Spoonflower changes! (video 4)
• Spoonflower digital pr...
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Food for thought - articles I mentioned in the video:
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