Workflow Builder by Jason Secrest
Workflow Builder
by Jason Secrest
Creative Business Tool
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Starting
Point
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Style &
References
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Design
Programs
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Creation
Tools
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Desired
Output
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Export &
Platform
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Your
Workflow
Step 1 of 7

Your Starting Point

Every workflow begins somewhere. Where does your creative process start? This shapes everything that follows — your tools, programs, and final output.

How do you begin your artwork?
Select your primary creative starting point.
Choose the method that feels most natural — or the one you want to build toward. Not an artist? Look for the teal Recommended tags.
Recommended
AI Generation
Midjourney, DALL-E, Firefly, Nano Banana
Recommended
Stock Photos
Unsplash, Pexels, Adobe Stock
Digital Drawing
Procreate, Illustrator, Clip Studio
Paper Sketch
Draw by hand, scan or photo
Watercolor / Paint
Traditional media, scanned
Vector / Line Art
Illustrator, Affinity, Inkscape
Photography
Original photos as base art
Mixed / Hybrid
Combine methods & sources
Your Artist Level
How would you describe your current art background?
Be honest — this helps us build the right workflow for where you actually are right now.
Start Here
Business Owner
No art background — I need designs for my business
Beginner Artist
Learning the basics, building confidence
Intermediate
Comfortable with tools, growing my style
Advanced / Pro
Strong skills, refining my process
Step 2 of 7

Style & Approach

How you build your artwork shapes everything — your tools, brush recommendations, and workflow steps. Select your drawing approach, then dial in your aesthetic.

Drawing Approach
Which workflow method best describes how you create?
Choose the approach that matches your current process — or the one you want to learn. This aligns your workflow to Jason's published guides.
Pen Tool
Bezier paths, precise vector shapes, anchor points
Shape Based
Build art from primitives, Shape Builder, Pathfinder
Tablet Based
Pressure-sensitive drawing, brush strokes, freehand
Type Based
Lettering, typography, text as a design element
Mixed / Multi
Combine methods depending on the project
Not Sure Yet
Still exploring — I'll discover my method
Aesthetic Style
What is the look and feel of your work?
Select all styles that feel true to your brand or target aesthetic. These drive your texture, brush, and coloring recommendations.
Cute & Whimsical
Kawaii, playful, pastel
Dark & Moody
Gothic, dramatic, mysterious
Classy & Luxury
Elegant, refined, premium
Modern & Geometric
Clean lines, bold shapes
Vintage & Retro
Nostalgic, antique, worn
Minimal & Clean
Less is more, line art
Boho & Cottagecore
Earthy, cozy, organic
Bold & Pop Art
High contrast, expressive
Handmade & Artisan
Crafty, textured, personal
Futuristic & Sci-Fi
Neon, cyber, space-age
Nature & Botanical
Floral, wildlife, organic
Tattoo & Flash
Line work, bold, traditional
Cartoon & Character
Expressive, illustrated, fun
Comic & Sequential
Panels, inking, halftones
Mascot & Logo
Brand characters, sports, emblems
Hand Lettering
Script, brush lettering, type art
Line Weight Preference
What kind of line work defines your style?
Choose one — this shapes which brush libraries and inking techniques will be recommended for your workflow.
Thick to Thin
Tapered, pressure-sensitive, expressive
Flat & Uniform
Consistent weight, sticker art, graphic prints
Rough & Organic
Imperfect, hand-drawn, textured edge
No Outline
Shape-only, painterly, silhouette-driven
Type / Lettering
No traditional linework — letters are the art
Step 3 of 7

Design Programs

What software do you have access to? Your workflow will be built around the programs you actually own and use — no recommendations for tools you don't have.

Programs You Have Access To
Select all that apply.
Don't worry if you're not an expert in all of them yet — just select what you have installed or subscribed to.
Adobe Illustrator
Vector, logos, line art
Adobe Photoshop
Photo editing, painting
Adobe Fresco
Digital painting, live brushes
Recommended
Adobe Firefly
AI art generation (CC)
Adobe InDesign
Layouts, print, publishing
Procreate
iPad drawing & painting
Affinity Designer
Vector alternative to Ai
Affinity Photo
Photo editing alternative
Clip Studio Paint
Manga, comics, illustration
Inkscape
Free open-source vector
GIMP
Free photo & paint editor
Krita
Free digital painting
Recommended
Midjourney
AI image generation
Recommended
ChatGPT / DALL-E
AI art & prompt generation
Recommended
Nano Banana
Style-trained AI art tool
None Yet
I need recommendations
Step 4 of 7

Creation Tools

These are the platform-level tools that help you design, publish, and deploy your work — from quick social graphics to product mockups and print files.

Tools You Use or Want to Use
Select all that apply.
These tools layer on top of your design programs and help you move from artwork to finished product faster.
Recommended
Canva
Templates, graphics, social
Recommended
Adobe Express
Fast branded content creation
Placeit
Mockups & branded templates
Smart Mockups
Product mockup generator
Figma
UI design & prototyping
Remove.bg
AI background removal
Vectorizer.ai
Raster to vector conversion
AI Upscaler
Topaz, Gigapixel, Let's Enhance
Unfold / Over
Story & social layout builder
Printful Generator
Free POD mockup tool
Procreate Dreams
iPad animation tool
None Yet
I need recommendations
Step 5 of 7

Desired Output

What products do you want to create with your artwork? Your output defines your file format requirements, resolution needs, and export settings.

What will you create?
Select all product types you're targeting.
Mix and match — your workflow will be customized to cover all the output types you need.
Die-Cut Stickers
PNG, transparent bg
Art Prints & Posters
High-res JPG / PDF
Recommended
Digital Downloads
Instant Etsy products
Apparel / T-Shirts
PNG 300dpi, transparent
Mugs & Drinkware
Wrap-format PNG
Notebooks & Journals
Cover design, PDF
Phone Cases
Template-based PNG
Fabric & Patterns
Repeat pattern, Spoonflower
Tote Bags
PNG, centered design
Recommended
Social Media Graphics
Branded posts, stories
Logos & Branding
SVG / AI vector
Enamel Pins
Flat color vector file
Wall Art / Tapestry
Large format JPG
Clip Art Packs
PNG bundles, Etsy
Step 6 of 7

Export & Platform

Where will your artwork live and sell? Your export settings, file requirements, and upload specs depend entirely on the platforms you're targeting.

Print-on-Demand Platforms
Which platforms will you sell or upload to?
Select all that apply — even if you're just planning ahead. Your workflow will include the exact specs for each platform.
Recommended
Etsy
Handmade & digital marketplace
Redbubble
Stickers, prints, apparel
Printful
Premium fulfillment, Shopify
Printify
Large product range, low cost
Spoonflower
Fabric, wallpaper, gift wrap
Society6
Art prints, home décor
TeePublic
T-shirts, stickers, community
INPRNT
Fine art prints, collectors
Shopify
Your own online store
Amazon Merch
On-demand apparel, Amazon
Gelato
Global POD, fast shipping
Recommended
Social Media Only
Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok
Step 7 of 7 — Your Results

Your Creative Workflow

Here is your personalized step-by-step creative workflow — built from your starting point, style, tools, and target output.

Your Personalized Workflow
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Easiest to Implement First

Your Complete Workflow

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Basic Building Tools in Your Programs

Line Variation & Style Options

Brush Library

Coloring Options

Beginner → Advanced

Texture Options

Digital Downloads

Export Specs for Your Platforms

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Workflow Builder
Live Pipeline
Starting Point
Style
Programs
Tools
Output
Platform
 Your workflow pipeline will build itself as you make selections. The canvas above visualizes your unique creative path from first mark to final product.