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REFINERY ROW

DESIGN. ILLUSTRATION. RENDERING
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Refinery Row Design Journal

My design journal is a compellation of information, tips and techniques I have found helpful and currently use in my career as a Freelance Jewellery designer and illustrator.

I’m sharing bit sizes chunks of information that help me solve problems and create great results for my clients. Straight to the point with lists and realistic advice.

My design journal includes topics covering creative exploration through to drawing specifics to improve skills. It’s a creative journal with the information (without the fluff) I wish I had access to when I first started out in the Jewellery industry.


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Finding motivation by surrounding yourself with a collection of beautiful things.
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Your "crap" drawings are worth more than the good ones!
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Paper choice can make a big difference
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Vellum
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The Art of Keeping Mechanical Pencils Sharp: 0.3mm and 2mm
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Gemstone illustration starting point!
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Comparing Mediums - White highlights
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Alcohol Marker Gold tones
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My "not a photographer" photography set up .
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Create a portfolio that makes you stand out.
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How 100 days of drawing changed everything.
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Protecting Hand skills.
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Colour at 0.5mm
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The final touches - White highlights and shadows.
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Not all markers are created equal.
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Unlocking skills with the art of Observation.
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Golden tones
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Warm up exercises keeping me drawing fit.
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Are you as Obsessed as I am? 7 additional Alcohol Marker tips.
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Finding your design/ illustration style
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7 Marker tips
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Alcohol makers and why I love using them.
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Tools of the trade - Jewellery Illustration
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Design

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Roadmap to Refinery Row
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Sustainability isn't just about Materials.
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Connection instead of Trends.
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The beauty in paying attention!
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Balancing Aesthetics with Functionality in Design
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A jewellery designer does more than just draw a pretty picture.
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The Power of a Comprehensive Jewellery Design File
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The Importance of Colour Theory in Jewellery Design
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Jewellery Design requires an understanding of manufacturing.
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Create a Mood
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Drawing is not design!
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Thinking of a career in Jewellery design?
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Invisible inspiration
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Sneak peek into my library
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Design Prompt - Image bank
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Telling a story with small details that matter
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Setting limitations can mean creative freedom in Jewellery design
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Finding design inspiration
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What makes a good jewellery designer?
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