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A gift from Petra Kern Designs
Look what I received in my mailbox! Thank you so much Petra Kern! I was fortunate to win this beautiful, handmade journal on Petra’s blog just a few weeks ago. I have been excited, patiently waiting...
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A pattern a day – #365 patterns
I am one month in to #365patterns and the creative ideas are still flowing freely! I have been building up my hand drawn motif collection and daily patterns are coming together as collections. My goal...
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Inspired by Papercut Art
I am happy to announce that my large-scale papercut art is almost done! 19″ by 25″. I am really happy with it. I can see myself using alot of the shapes and patterns in my surface patterns.That’s next...
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Finding inspiration in the spirit of aloha
Very happy to be spending time in one of my favorite places, the Big Island of Hawaii.The moment my feet hit the ground here I feel a sense of coming home. Lush tropical flora and fauna,dark streaks...
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From inspiration to pattern making
Finding inspiration on morning runs on the Big Island of Hawaii. So many unusual shapes and textures native to the Island all begging to be picked up. I almost tripped a few times on my own feet....
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From paper to pattern ~ a creative process
Late night doodling. This kind of doodling makes me happy. Pen in hand with absolutely nothing to do, but patiently wait for the clock to strike midnight. The joys of parenthood and late nights,...
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Inspired by some sketchy sunday behaviour
I am always amazed at how my mind can wander when drawing. I should sit and write down all the crazy ideas that run through my head just for a laugh, but I cringe to think what I would sound like. My...
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There is something about the poppy
I have a bit of a strange attraction to poppies. I love their whimsical ways, all their different colors and their podlike sidekicks.There is nothing quite like a field of poppies swaying in the...
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Inspired by mark making
Some weeks are just harder than others to create. Last week was one of those weeks. Some weeks I just get brain overload ~ I want to draw and create too many things. This usually happens when I am...
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Seed and Pod Inspiration
Looking for a little seed and pod inspiration? I have some for you! These are courtesy of the Big Island of Hawaii. Interesting shapes and shapes within shapes. Great texture. Lovely ,earthy colors. I...
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Inspired by Surtex 2013
Well NYC has officially beat me! I have escaped to Central Park for the afternoon. Sitting here on a rock under the trees,I can still hear the dull roar of the city behind me. It’s mayhem out there! I...
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What does your creative process look like?
Do you ever wonder how other artists and designers come up with their creative ideas? I am creatively curious!I love to see the process of how one’s mind works from start to finish. Welcome to … This...
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Inspired by creative momentum
The month of May has turned out to be a bit of a whirlwind taking me from Surtex 2013 in the heart of NYC to the wilderness of Vancouver Island B.C. for a week of camping.Its been busy and it’s been...
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What does your creative process look like?
Do you ever wonder how other artists and designers come up with their creative ideas? I do! I am creatively curious! I love to see the process of how one’s mind works from start to finish. This week I...
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Find New Designers Pin-hop!
Welcome to the first ever Print and Pattern Pin Hop! I dare say it may be the first ever Pin-Hop on Pinterest. The Pin-Hop is hosted by Find New Designers, a collective of International Surface Pattern...
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What does your creative process look like?
Do you ever wonder how other artists and designers come up with their creative ideas? I do! I am creatively curious! I love to see the process of how one’s mind works from start to finish. Rosie...
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What does your creative process look like?
Do you ever wonder how other artists and designers come up with their creative ideas? I do! I am very happy to have Femi Ford on the Creative Process pedestal today. I love her beautiful, bold and...
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Learning from Lilla Rogers
I am half way through Part A of Make Art That Sells. We have covered Bolt fabric, Home decor, Children’s Books and Wall art. My eyes are wide open and my heart is beating a little faster.The...
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What does your creative process look like?
I am very happy to introduce you today to Emma Hawman of Emma Frances Design. Emma is a Uk based surface pattern designer who is super busy these days designing for Keka case, Spoonflower, Tigerprint,...
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Learning from Lilla Rogers – Part 2
I am sad to say that my time with Lilla and my new community of friends in Make art that Sells has come to an end ~ at least for the time being.Part B starts in October and I am signed up and ready to...
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