Ready to strengthen your skills, learn practical strategies, and increase your revenue potential?
Then you're in the right place.
Whether you're just starting out or have already dipped your toes into more advanced skills and strategy, Flourish is built to get you the most relevant information you need while laying the foundation for long-term growth and sustainability in your art practice.
As an Immersion alum, you already have the talent and tools to make this happen. Now, it’s time to put them into action with focused, actionable steps that will have you seeing real results!
Ready to join us?
Because we are ready to welcome you into the warmest community and show you the way!
What's new:
This year, we're taking a fresh, more focused approach. Our new quarterly e-magazine, intensives with Bonnie, and focus groups concentrate specifically on the latest nuances and advancements in Surface Pattern Design. We are better together!
Bonnie
Flourish is the #1 membership in the world for Surface Pattern Designers.
Not only will you have instant access to years’ worth of lessons on art licensing, marketing, tools and techniques of the trade, time management, the “Make Time for Mastery” series, and income-generating lessons, you’ll also enjoy newly developed member bonuses.
Library
Gain immediate access to an organized, robust library with over 200 lessons categorized by topics so you can easily dive into the areas you want to learn more.
Newsletter
Receive fresh content delivered to your library and inbox every Friday.
Community
Join a community of fellow Immersion Alumni who abundantly share resources, brainstorm with you, support you, answer your questions and celebrate your successes.
Monthly Membership Features
Activity is happening every week! Fresh content is delivered to the library each Friday.
Feedback Week
Each Feedback Week will be kicked off with a session where Bonnie chooses several collections to review and shares her feedback. Our next Feedback Week is slated for later this summer, and you’ll be invited to share your work in the community to get feedback.
Get Your Work Noticed
Members have the opportunity to have their work featured on our community Instagram account, our member magazine, and inside the membership. Because we KNOW that getting more eyes on your amazing work will help advance your career more quickly!
Mindset Breakthroughs
Join Bonnie in learning about the mindsets that will help you succeed as an artist and entrepreneur. You’ll learn how to break through common stumbling blocks that artists experience at all stages like confidence, imposter syndrome, fear of rejection, overwhelm, and feeling creatively stuck.
Office Hours + Support
Join the expert team for office-hour sessions, during which you’ll get all your questions about a specific art or business topic answered with clear takeaways to implement and take action on your goals. Our experts rotate monthly and are available ongoing in the community to support you.
Creative Prompts + Resources
Our community is rich in surface pattern design expertise. Through our collective wisdom, we offer resources such as licensing company lists, printing and production contacts, drop-shipping services, wholesale manufacturers, art challenges, design competitions, and submission opportunities. Members enjoy access to a daily prompt list for year-long inspiration and industry-related resource roundup lessons.
Workshops & Lessons
Learn from Bonnie and other key industry leaders throughout the year on topics and techniques that will help you develop as a creative and as an entrepreneur. These are deep-dive sessions focused on professional and skill development.
It’s time to nurture yourself like never before.
All New Additions To Flourish:
Spend the Day with Bonnie
Join Bonnie for a live, half-day intensive designed to deep-dive into your creative journey. These quarterly sessions will offer hands-on guidance, actionable strategies, and personalized insights to help you move forward with clarity and purpose.
Quarterly Review Publications
Enjoy the new Flourish Quarterly Magazine, a curated collection of seasonal themes, in-depth articles, member shoutouts, and the latest industry insights. This newly-expanded release is designed to keep you inspired and on track throughout the year.
Time-Saving Systems
Time-saving systems designed to help you make the most of your membership! I want you to squeeze every ounce of value of this program, and it’s newly automated for members. You’ll get a time-blocking tool and distraction-free reminders to ensure the completion and effectiveness of program content.
Flourish Focus Groups
Focus Flourish Groups are here! These dedicated learning groups connect you with a smaller group that is focused on learning the same thing. You’ll have shared experiences and connections with members, enjoying results-oriented content and feedback on your progress as you go.
If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years, it’s that there’s no one definition or universal vision of success. This is unique to each and every one of us, and Flourish exists to help you define and build your own!
When you become a member of our community, you’ll practically have the world wide web of surface pattern design at your fingertips.
Get ready to sharpen your skills…
- Look over the shoulder of some of your favorite artists and surface pattern designers as they "show and tell" their most successful techniques
- Walk through the transformation from hand-drawn to digital transformation— from planning, sketching, and drawing, to scanning, vectorizing, and experimenting with colorways
- Practical tools, shortcuts, and time-saving hacks from the full-timers in the field
- Suggestions for testing, adjusting, and self-critiquing your work as you go make thoughtful tweaks and improvements to better bring your creative vision to live
- Advanced pattern design techniques to help you stand a part and soar in the industry.
You'll be guided to create your own success path, stay focused on the work you love, and balance both your life and creative goals.
When you join the Flourish Membership, you'll also get these time-saving bonuses!
Flourish Time-Blocking Tool
Stay organized and never miss a beat with the Flourish Time-Blocking Tool. Link your calendar, and we’ll automatically block off time for all key Flourish events. No more scheduling conflicts— just focused time for your creative growth.
Focus Boost Text Reminders
Maximize your progress with Focus Boost Text Reminders! Receive timely, distraction-free reminders to stay on track and complete your lessons, ensuring you get the most out of the Flourish Membership
2024 Highlights
Hear From Members
"For the first time in my life I feel like I am moving in the right direction."
Where do I begin? On the most basic level it has brought me joy. Because of Flourish I began creating daily and this in itself has been extremely cathartic and fulfilling. Flourish has also shown me that doing work I love and creating the life I want for myself is possible. For the first time in my life I feel like I am moving in the right direction. And more importantly, that I will succeed. I just finished creating my first collection and I am brimming with ideas for another. I find the stages to be very helpful in keeping me focussed and organized.
-Mia
"I’ve obtained great resources, an amazing community, and a supportive mentor."
Before I discovered surface pattern design, I was self-educating and trying to publish my own children's book. I had heard about licensing, but I lacked mentoring and good quality resources for a thriving artist career. I was torn to pieces trying to do different things, which left me feeling uncertain and overwhelmed. After joining Flourish I’ve obtained great resources, an amazing community, and a supportive mentor. I’ve been implementing strategies that really work, and I feel more positive and confident that I’m on the right track to achieve my goals.
-Kuralay
"Flourish, to me, is that bridge from Immersion to a creative career!"
It's what, with my hard work, makes me believe it's all possible. It's community and support, the nuts and bolts how to, a road map to success, easily accessible information, a place to acquire business savvy, and an opportunity to learn from you, your team, other community members, and an incredible collection of amazing creative entrepreneurs. I loved Immersion so much and stepping right into Flourish has helped me keep up the momentum - I can't tell you how I was chomping at the bit, waiting to join the minute it opened up!
-Betsy
"Flourish has been a storehouse of information and the members are wonderful."
Flourish has been a lifeline to my dream of becoming a surface pattern designer/licensed artist. Before I found the Surface Pattern Immersion course and Flourish I felt like an island floating out in a great big sea. I didn't know where to turn for the things I wanted to learn. Flourish has been a storehouse of information and the members are wonderful. Their support and encouragement as well as the mini courses and information Bonnie and her team post regularly has been such a boost for me. I can't express enough how grateful I am for this group!
-Pamela
Flourish is a treasure of information and support from peers and professionals. Every weekly email brings so much inspiration and excitement about new content to dive in and enjoy. You come out of it feeling energised and encouraged to continue in your professional creative journey.
-Amandine
The Flourish Library
As soon as you join, you'll gain access to a robust library with over 200 lessons.
Beautifully organized and searchable for the best user experience, choose what to watch based on your learning goals and consume at your own pace.
We’ll begin with a warm welcome and a tour of Flourish from our vibrant member community to our robust lesson library. We’ll show you what to find where and how to make the most of it so you get the support and connection you need as you make progress on earning an income from your art.
Learn how to break through common stumbling blocks that artists experience at all stages like confidence, imposter syndrome, fear of rejection, overwhelm, and feeling creatively stuck.
From annual planning to focusing on making progress with one clear goal, you’ll find tips and tools to support you in implementing your goals. You’ll also find our new and hugely popular 'Make Time for Mastery' series that will help you discover your uniqueness and reach your full potential in surface pattern design.
Here you'll find some of Bonnie's favorite books and apps for creative and business development.
Continue to refine and master creating collections and portfolios as you prepare to show and pitch your work. From connecting with art directors, collection reviews with Bonnie, and portfolio checklists, you’ll have what you need to get it done.
Find lessons to sharpen your skills, gain industry insights, and expand on the knowledge you gained in Immersion to deepen your knowledge of pattern design, Adobe Illustrator workflows and techniques, and tricks of the trade.
When licensing is your goal, there are many intricacies that can go into finding the right companies, pricing your work, contracts and negotiations, and even submitting your files. We’ll cover the details you need to know to get your work into the right hands.
Learn how to stand out as a creative and market yourself uniquely for success.
There are multiple paths to success, and you’ll find your unique path as you build multiple streams of income. This category includes panels, resource roundups, and lessons on the popular income streams for artists and surface pattern designers.
Round out your skillset with lessons on brand photography, quilting for surface pattern designers, cash-flow planning, and a variety of lessons designed to strengthen your business and complement your goals.
Hear firsthand from other artists and surface designers who have successfully turned their art and creativity into their careers. You’ll learn how they did it, what’s working, and get a unique behind-the-scenes look at their portfolios and progress.
Dive deep into the journeys of creative professionals as they recount the conception, challenges, and ultimate realization of their most significant milestones or projects.
In our library of Q&As and Day with Bonnie intensives, you'll hear straight from Bonnie as she answers pressing questions and shares years of insight and knowledge with the members of Flourish.
Join the expert team for office hour sessions where you’ll be able to get questions answered around a specific topic, participate in breakout sessions, and work on your current goals.
With our Member Laser Sessions and Spotlights, you'll get to watch our Flourish Consultants in action as they work with members coaching around key areas of their business and growth as surface pattern designers.
Plus, All New in 2024!
The Flourish Quarterly Review
Cozy up with our quarterly magazine to read a seasonal letter from Bonnie and a peek at what she's reading and enjoying. Learn about our quarterly theme, and see what's coming up in the next few months.
The 'How I Did It' Series
In the 'How I Did It' series, creators unveil the intricacies of turning vision into reality. Whether it's publishing an art book, launching a unique product line, or pioneering a novel technique in surface pattern design, you'll gain an unparalleled insight into the steps and strategies that transformed an idea into a tangible achievement. This series aims to demystify the process behind major accomplishments, empowering you with the knowledge and inspiration to chase your own creative milestones.
Checklists and Challenges
From our focus group progress trackers to member challenges such as 'Design Your Own Creative Brief' and 'Revive Your Archive' to make the most of past work, we’re regularly incorporating new opportunities to focus and target your growth as a creative entrepreneur.
The 'Make Time For Mastery' Series
This six-part series that will help you discover your uniqueness and reach your full potential. Get ready to unlock your true potential and achieve greatness in your business or artistic practice.
Focus Groups
Choose one goal to focus on in the coming quarter and find support through a dedicated community group, monthly check-ins, and a guided progress tracker to help you see real progress.
Special Features
Access exclusive Flourish consultant sessions.
For Flourish members only, private one-on-one consultant sessions are available to you (and only you!) at a special fee, designed to support you with personalized guidance, immediate feedback, and the expertise you need precisely when you need it.
Get instant help with the Bonnie Bot.
No need to wait for answers from support or Team Bonnie. When you’re feeling stuck or not sure where to head next, you can ask Bonnie Bot about anything that’s been covered in Flourish, and she’ll provide a synthesized answer for you with references to key Flourish lessons.
Listen to lessons with the private Flourish podcast, Podcast in Your Pocket.
Membership to Flourish includes your own private podcast feed of every lesson in Flourish that’s great for on-the-go-listening including Q&As, Office Hours, and key lessons.
With Flourish, you'll surround yourself with people who understand your goals, speak your language, and know exactly how to support you in reaching new heights.
"Flourish has generously opened my world."
I was in the “Orchard of Overwhelm,” but you and your team, as well as the community, have patiently and positively offered critiques that were kind and helpful and gave the encouragement I needed.
Patti B.
"Flourish is my favorite email in my inbox each week!"
Flourish has been the constant tool each week to keep me going in my art practice, it reminds me of my long term goal each week. It inspires me with possibilities but also keep me working consistently towards my goal. I love to check in on the monthly and weekly thread as much as I can to keep myself accountable and take a moment each week to reflect on what I have accomplished. It’s my favorite email in my inbox each week!
Christina S.
"With Flourish, I feel accompanied in my journey!"
Somehow it doesn't feel overwhelming, it's like someone has my back all the way to my goals! I can find answers, inspiration, motivation, other ideas, and a calm place to go beyond the noise and the excess of information outside. The new business goals are also there for when I'm ready to tackle them! A real business changer!
Abigail M.
"There're no secrets being kept to hold others back, just genuine encouragement and support."
I love that everyone is so kind and willing to share. There’re no secrets being kept to hold others back, just genuine encouragement and support. If I hadn’t found this community, I probably wouldn’t have thought it was a possibility for me. I’m so glad that I was able to take that crazy thought I had one day and really hold tight to it! The difference in my skills in just the last year from learning from so many has been life changing!
Jessica C.
"Flourish is like a faithful friend."
To me, Flourish is like a faithful friend. When I needed creative advice- I found it there. When I needed a boost of encouragement- I found it there. And when I was struggling with my technical skills- I resolved them there.
Susan I.
"Without this community, I think I would have given up."
Flourish has helped me stay hopeful, optimistic, and to have a clear vision of my dreams and goals as a surface pattern designer and artist. Without this community, I think I would have given up when the going got challenging. I see others moving through the difficult times and they inspire me to keep moving forward -- one small step at a time.
Victoria B.
"Flourish is where I go when I need encouragement."
The atmosphere is so positive that I find it can really help me to focus on moving forward. Love the interviews! Listening to others’ journeys is so rewarding. Also love looking for answers to questions.
Lora S.
"Flourish is the Immersion hangout for continued support, great information plus massive encouragement."
Have a problem with a design? The experts and the community pitch in to help you solve it. Have a tech question and don't quite get the vocabulary of Immersion? Flourish to the rescue. Your 10 seconds of courage can't be found? The Flourish community throws you a life vest, hands you moral support and sends you the energy to just do it.
Merry C.
"Flourish has kept me on track for growth."
Flourish has kept me on track for growth not just in my business but also personally. It has absolutely been a wonderful resource and safe space to explore and try new things with my art practice, even when the Orchard of Overwhelm makes me feel like an imposter and Isolated Ivy. Connected Clovers to the rescue!
Allison G.
"Flourish is the ongoing support and learned I need."
Flourish is the door I opened that has given me hope that I can achieve my dreams. Flourish & Immersion have taught me new skills, but Flourish is the ongoing support and learning I need. I open my Flourish account and I literally feel hopeful, inspired by Bonnie and the members.
Debbie G.
Measurement of Success
Behind the scenes, I have one measurement of success for the Flourish membership: Our members’ results. It’s our mission to provide enough value and growth strategies that the membership pays for itself. Our program includes income generating guidance, such as …
- Action-oriented strategy and results-driven weekly lessons designed to transform your surface pattern design skills into success quickly, with plenty of guidance on selling existing work or offering custom services
- How to leverage your design skills in a variety of ways for multiple streams of income, including freelancing, custom illustrations, and print-on-demand opportunities
- How to build consistent content that attracts clients, customers and licensors while promoting your brand
- Deep dive into the potential of platforms like Etsy, Shopify, and personal websites to market and sell your work effectively
- Simplify your work processes, optimize your time, create momentum, and find a balance between learning, planning, and taking action!
Flourish is here to provide you with a solid action plan and progress you can measure to keep your creative business or art practice thriving.
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Flourish with Bonnie Christine
Internationally renowned surface pattern designer, entrepreneur, and award-winning online educator
Bonnie has been creating artwork for brands and products around the world since 2009.
Her journey of being a completely self-taught designer and learning 'the hard way' is exactly what drives her passion for teaching. Over the past 10 years, she’s taught over 60,000 students the art of surface pattern design and the business side of being a successful creative entrepreneur.
Flourish with Bonnie Christine is a community for surface designers and artists unlike any other, showing you how to create and sustain a creative business while connecting you with like-minded designers that generously share support, resources, and feedback. If you’ve ever felt like you’re alone in your endeavors, this community will become your new creative family!
Flourish is where business and art collide as we discuss authentic growth, heartfelt marketing, and growing your online business for long-term success.
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