The theme for the June Pattern Observer Textile Design Lab Challenge is Graphic Statement. I knew that I wanted to experiment with all three trend stories shared the Lab, and had already started working on some related sketches that I wanted to incorporate into print...
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This week I told you about my upcoming summer art shows in Seattle, and now I want to share a recent artist interview that I did for Click! in West Seattle. Learn more about my creative journey, what I’m inspired by, and see me in my favorite kindergarten...
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It’s been quite a week. This Instagram caption illustrates some of the range of emotions that I experienced after my “second mother” passed away. Before that it had been longer than usual since I had posted anything on my blog because I’ve been...
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Well, I’ve been pretty much neglecting everything else on my daily to-do list for the past week-ish to finish up my first pattern design collection that I’m offering for sale or license to textile manufacturers and buyers in the fashion and home...
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Yay! It’s a You’re My Obsession post, where I get to cram in tons of things that I love that are taking up space in my brain and life these days. First up, I’m verrrrrrrrrryyyyyy slowly building an empire. Not really, but I am starting to put some of...
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Hi, friends! First…what do you think of this scarf print? I’m in the process of testing it out on fabric right now and if all goes well I’ll be offering them for sale soon! I’m so excited. I’m also planning to offer journals/sketchbooks...
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I draw or paint every night while I watch TV. Sometimes I do a couple of pattern designs. Other times I’m working on abstract paintings for my upcoming solo show. And sometimes, I’m just working on shapes and lines that I’ll turn into a print design...
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Lately I’ve been immersing myself in all things art, pattern, and surface design. I’m building an art and surface pattern design library that is available for licensing, and I’ve started reaching out to select companies for commission work. For the...
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This week I’m trying a new thing where I get really specific with my day-to-day schedule. So far, I’ve crossed two things off my list in one hour. On one hand, that’s progress…on the other, I thought I’d have at least four things done by...
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The perfect way to celebrate the beginning of spring and the start of the weekend: the art and illustrations of California artist Sarajo Frieden. I LOVE her work. I hope you do too! My first experience with your work was Noonie’s Masterpiece. I love that book! I...
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