To push Spring along I created a little Finger Lime pattern. With any luck nature will take the hint and give me some love. Yes, I am that desperate for some warmth.
Weekly Wrap – Pretending to be Matisse
I also made an ’80’s Candy Crush pattern, and another 80’s themed one called ‘Miami Vice Pineapple Slice’, but my favourite is my Faux Matisse. Read more…
Draw.Stamp.Print. Doodle Tweet!
I have made a good start. Sketches were made, I tinkered about in Illustrator AND I carved a snow gums branches and Doodle Tweet! (bird) stamp. Read more…
Draw.Stamp.Print – Oh Canada
My blog writing mojo is still on the brink, as is my ability to organise myself. So here’s a quick overview of a recent project. Read more…
2015 – Happy Easter!
‘Gum Leaves’ are actually a digital version of some gum leaf drawings I drew last year and carved into rubber stamps. Read more…
#PATTERNPLAY – Bear Spray
Bear 122 ‘The Boss’ was up and looking to party. Truth be told, after reading up on his antics the other day, I was pretty chuffed not to have come across him. Read more…
#PATTERNPLAY – Gouache Poppies
I had to watch a number of gouache related videos before the correct pronunciation stuck in my head. Do I still wish it was pronounced Goo-Ache. Yes, I do. It’s more fun. Read more…
#PATTERNPLAY – The Shape of things…
They won’t make me millions or even a dollar, but I can at least make some snazzy blog wallpaper if I ever need some. They are incredibly addictive! Read more…
#PATTERNPLAY – The Deep
‘The Deep’ is what happens when you have no clue about geometric shapes, patterns or theory, and has only just worked out how to access the Shapes Panel*. Read more…
#PATTERNPLAY – Pine Hogs
Every now and again, I plan on sharing some of my ‘The Art & Business of Surface Pattern Design’ discoveries, and homework. You read correctly, homework. Read more…