The Path
Week of April 14, 2025
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In this issue:
🖥️ Elevate your content creation skills with Canva (plus, social media prompts to get you posting!)
💥 Maximalism & the return of authenticity over perfection
🎨 Career-defining wisdom from creative pros
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New(ly Updated!) & Noteworthy
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Social Media Content Creation in Canva: From Beginner to Advanced
Are you ready to elevate your online presence with stunning social media content? In this freshly updated class, Maggie Stara will teach you how to take your visuals from basic to brilliant using Canva. This new edition of one of Skillshare's most popular classes features even more exercises, increased emphasis on AI tools, and a deeper dive on advanced techniques.
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Mini Pattern Collection in Procreate: Easter Theme
Bring the joy and egg-citement of spring and Easter celebrations into your designs with this step-by-step Procreate class from surface pattern designer Maja Faber.
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Create a Modern Trailing Floral Pattern in Adobe Illustrator
Mel Armstrong
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Landscape Fundamentals - Confident & Colorful Landscapes Series
Suzanne Allard
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Meet Denise Love
With the belief that art is for everyone, Denise Love helps students unlock their artistic potential and find joy in the process of creating through nearly 100 classes, spanning countless mediums, from oil painting to photography.
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“A creative mess is better than idle tidiness.“
— Michael J Fox, actor and author
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For decades, minimalism has reigned supreme in the world of design, championing simplicity, neutral tones and clean lines. But not everyone finds serenity in sparse interiors and muted palettes. maximalism, a bold and unapologetic counter-movement that embraces abundance, eclecticism and personal expression.
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What does this trend towards maximalism mean for creatives? Our Skillshare team has done all the research so you don’t have to! In this maximalism deep dive we cover:
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What it is, why it’s booming, and whether it has staying power
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How maximalism influences visual culture, including social media aesthetics
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Maximalism’s impact on minimalism
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Maximalist-minded influencers to watch
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Want to be successful as a creative? Unfortunately, there are no easy shortcuts, but a good place to start is, well, to start. In this article from Creative Boom, industry professionals share the advice that transformed their creative journey, the wisdom which changed the way they approach their practice, and tips for breaking through creative blocks, including:
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“You can always paint it twice”, removing the pressure of perfection to embrace the act of creating
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“New ideas come from boredom and creative play”, creating space for judgement-free thinking
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“Rest enough to deliver”, prioritizing your own well-being to transform professional output
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If you’re looking to take your newly-upgraded content creation skills out for a spin, try one of these 13 engaging social media post ideas. Spark connections, boost visibility and engage your followers through content like:
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- Behind-the-scenes of your day-to-day
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Visually appealing infographics
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Milestone celebrations
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Tutorials and how-tos
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Save 30% on the best classes from industry experts
There’s no better way to uplevel your skills or learn something new than with Skillshare. Keep the creativity flowing and enjoy a Skillshare membership at a lower price!
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