Sunday, May 13, 2012

crazy obsessed...

{steampunk fairies}

A few months ago I had never heard of the term surface pattern design... now it completely fills my mind.  I want to turn every single thing I have drawn into a pattern, I am crazy obsessed.  Every pattern I have done so far has been from an image where pattern was not the intention.  But I think next I am going to try and design something specifically for a pattern design.   We have been talking about colour this week in my Surface Pattern Design course, something which scares me a little... But I have started a folder with some 'moodboards' that I can go back to for inspiration or make up a new one for a project.  They are really great for getting all the elements you want in a design together before you actually start designing. 

What are your favourite colour combinations?

6 comments:

Nicola said...

I think in surface patterns all the time, and how to make them appear more random, as if there is no pattern repeat. Mad I know, I suppose that is why I like block printing. Unfortunately, I don't have your artistic talent, wish I did. I have so many ideas whirling about in my head and I have to wait for Peter to create my blocks. Love what you have been doing so far.

softearthart said...

Love these steampunk fairies,
I do not think in surface patterns, but do enjoy looking at nature for inspiration. cheers Marie

Micki Wilde said...

oh that card company were ridiculous not choosing you,they could have had a whole line of gift tags, wrapping papers, bags etc I can't imagine a wrapping paper cuter than one with your girl's on, I know my daughter would love it for sure!!

I have never though of pattern much before, you have made me inspired though....awesome clever lady that you are!!

Anne-Marie said...

Ooh, I love your steampunk fairies! They are so cute. I can see why you're having fun with the pattern making.

I have many favourite colour combinations, some of them I've even given names to. Like: red, purple, and pink is called Princess Maia; and turquoise, royal blue, green and purple is Paua; and silver, black and red is Sirocco.

PS. I'm sorry the card company didn't take your designs. They don't know a good thing when they see it!

Bronwen @ BK Crafts said...

Hi, I love the way these fairies look like they're walking when I scroll the page up and down, so cute! :)

Siggadisart said...

Love this one :-)