I'm excited to announce that starting next week I'll be posting a new Vlog every Wednesday to show you all the cool things I do and the lesson I learn along the way on this crazy full-time artist journey.

FreelanceDina RodriguezMay 13, 2018Comment

An Awesomely Weird Approach To Shirt Design Mock Ups

Instead of having those same dead-eyed models across my feed from Redbuble when posting my latest designs, I decided to do my own thing. Why not doodle all my favorite munchies and personify a weed plant all while advertising my latest shirt design?

CreativityDina RodriguezMay 10, 2018Comment

Get Instagram Engagement Back On Your Art

Does your Instagram suck hard right now? I promise you this lack of likes has nothing to do with you. After scouring the internet I was able to find a few tips or at the very least credited rumors on how we can get the Instagram gods back in our favor.

FreelanceDina RodriguezMay 8, 2018 Comment

When Quantity is Actually Better Than Quality

When it comes to most things like friends, our portfolio, and the clients we work with, we need to be picky. But quality over quantity isn't always the best mindset to have when it comes to social media.

Creativity, FreelanceDina RodriguezMay 8, 2018Comment

Why I Created A Patreon and You Should Too

This decision to create a community around my art has not only given me new amazing friends but also a nice $45,000 salary from doing the exact kind of work I love doing.

FreelanceDina RodriguezMay 7, 2018 Comments

How I Made This 90's Slang Pattern In Photoshop

Making patterns is one of my passions because with so many things to look at, there is less pressure to make everything perfect.

Dina RodriguezMay 4, 2018

I'm Speaking at Dribbble Hangtime Seattle

Meet me in Seattle, WA for a sweet one day Dribbble Conference! I'll be doing a talk all about social media, making sellable products, and getting clients!

NewsDina RodriguezMay 3, 2018

10 Tools I Use To Run My Lettering Business

These are the tools and apps that I use that are a part of my everyday life as a freelancer. These resources have helped me gained a faster workflow and a seamless onboarding process to take on new freelance clients.

FreelanceDina RodriguezFebruary 7, 2018

Free Download: LGBT Valentines Day Card

I created this card for all my LGBT friends out there that don't have the best options when it comes to giving a sweet Valentines Day card.

CreativityDina RodriguezFebruary 5, 2018

My Process Hand Lettering A New Shirt Design for Redbubble

I walk you through my entire onboarding and design process from initial inquiry all the way to final delivery creating a new shirt design for Red Bubble.

Freelance, LetteringDina RodriguezJanuary 13, 2018

Women of Illustration Launched!

I've been planning a new web series called Women of Illustration, that features talented female artists from all over the world. I choose the lineup, built the website, started an Instagram, and now the first ever episode is now live!

Women of IllustrationDina RodriguezJanuary 7, 2018Comment