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Paying It forward in November

Curve and Pixel is paying it forward in November

Hi friends, Last month, hurricane Matthew caused enough flooding and hurricane damage that NASA said the damage itself can be seen from space.

Luckily, while most eyes were glued to the Trump vs Clinton pre-election drama, a bunch of brave volunteers left the comfort of their homes to offer a helping hand… and while most of us are not prepared to go to such lengths, there are other *less messy* ways to support the victims in rebuilding their homes and schools.

Okay, so here’s some Good news

Creative Market has teamed up with All Hands Volunteers in November to bring you Pay It Forward 2016.

Throughout the month of November, more than 200 Creative Market shop owners (including me) are donating a portion of their earnings to All Hands Volunteers, a non-profit organization that addresses the immediate and long-term needs of communities impacted by natural disasters. To top it all, Creative Market will be giving an additional donation of $20,000 towards All Hands Volunteers.

Please help us in supporting them by purchasing some great design assets in November. You’ll be giving back to the communities who really need a helping hand right now. Together, we can make a difference.

For the month of November Curve and Pixel will be donating 50% of earnings to the cause, so if you like our watercolor goodies, head over to Creative Market now to support a good cause

And here’s a shoutout to the real Rockstars this month:

Here’s a shout out to just a few of the incredible shop owners who are giving 100% in November. A campaign like this can only be successful thanks to generous shop owners such as these ones who have volunteered their earnings to make a difference.

Courtney Caldwell paying it forward 2016Courtney Caldwell
  Colorado Springs
  @Court_Cald

Oleksandr Prokofiev of DrumchegDrumcheg
  Kyiv, Ukraine
  Alexandr Prokofiev

Matt Borchert Paying it Forward 2016Matt Borchert
Minneapolis, Minnesota
  @mattborchert

Kelley Johnson of Kelley Johnson PhotosKelley Johnson Photos
Phoenix, Arizona
  @KelleyJ_

Laurynas Zilinskas Paying it forward 2016Laurynas Zilinskas
Lithuania
  @laurynas_z

Go take a look at all the Shop owners who are Paying it Forward in November and remember to support their stores.

How to tell if your next purchase will contribute to Pay it Forward 2016?

Simply look out for this banner at the top of any Creative Market product page, and you’ll know that you’re giving to the brave volunteers in Louisiana, Haiti, and around the globe.

paying it forward 2016

Freebie: 3 Watercolor wreaths

3 wreaths watercolor freebie

Hey there. Fancy a few handy watercolor wreath elements? Well, I’m giving some away for free. Add a splash of color or frame some beautiful text with this cute little set of three watercolor wreath png’s.

You can use them worry-free too, because the pack comes with Curve and Pixel’s standard license.

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Freebie: Sneaker Up with a Seamless Pattern Pack

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Freebie time again and this time I’m giving away a handful of seamless watercolor patterns from my Sneaker Up pack. I had too much fun painting these bright watercolor sneakers so I couldn’t help making a few sweet and punchy seamless patterns to give away for free

You can use them worry-free too, because the pack comes with Curve and Pixel’s standard license.

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Freebie: 6 Frame Shapes

6 free frame shapes digital download

Hi there, it’s freebie time at Curve and Pixel and I thought you might like this free sample pack of 6 jpg frame shapes, a mini version of my 40 Frame shapes (volume 1). It’s always a good idea to have a few frame shapes on standby.

You can use them worry-free too, because the pack comes with Curve and Pixel’s standard license.

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You’ll find my products on the my home page, and at Creative Market, but also be sure to follow Curve and Pixel on Social Media like   Facebook and   Instagram to take advantage of occasional discounts & giveaways.

Welcome to Curve and Pixel

Introduction to curve and pixel

Introducing Curve and Pixel

Hello my name is Tara and this is my first blog post. So I guess I should tell you a little bit about me and how I got started with Curve and Pixel. I am a graphic designer based in sunny Cape Town, South Africa. I’ve been a creative at Omnibrand since 2011, happily creating websites and logo’s, posters and flyers for a handful of loyal clients.

I love the freedom that comes with design work, and while my Bree Street office has the best view of Signal Hill, I enjoy the freedom of being able to work from anywhere that has a reliable internet source and great coffee.

Too much coffee maybe?

Speaking of coffee, too much screentime and not enough downtime, makes for square eyes (and square designs), and in 2016 I realised that I needed to turn the power off for a bit and get my hands messy with a personal side-project of some kind… but what?

A new passion

Luckily, It didn’t take long to discover a new passion. One Uber trip to the Deckle Edge art shop in Woodstock, was all it took to get me kitted out for a brand new kind of obsession. With the wacum tablet safely transferred to the top drawer, out came the watercolors, the ink and the brushes and before someone could say “Curve and Pixel” I was up to my elbows in paint splatter and it was time to design a logo for my new little business.

Through Curve and Pixel, I get to express my creative side, painting freehand, and offering handmade watercolor and ink designs that I then convert to designer-friendly digital formats such as AI, EPS, PSD, PNG and JPG.

Get more Curves and more Pixels

You’ll find my products on the my home page, and at Creative Market, but also be sure to follow Curve and Pixel on Social Media like   Facebook and   Instagram to take advantage of occasional freebies, discounts & free samples.