Conversational prints

Understanding common pattern design terms as a surface designer allows you to talk confidently with companies and potential clients who are interested in your art licensing portfolio. We’re discussing the 10 most common terms like coordinate pattern, half drop repeat, and more.

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2017 Topic 5: Blue and Ochre Martha Kisling Well hello everyone, Darcy here with a brand new topic and this week sees us returning to a colour scheme. This time we have the beautiful combination of blue and ochre for you. As with all our challenges the options are almost limitless, from huge variations in the colours, to mediums and substrates used to the amazing array of things you can make. What do the colours blue and ochre mean to you? there are lots of shades to choose from,. The blues…

Anisa Makhoul, an artist with Jennifer Nelson Artists, loves to design patterns and loves to travel! She has lived in Amsterdam and travel extensively, most recently to Germany with the agency for Heimtextil. About her recent work for the home decor market, Anisa writes "I like that I can see these on a number of home decor products. I love a bright happy pattern. There’s a good amount of folk art invoked here, which helps to tell a story. I obviously love pattern on pattern and any…

Karina's paper prints are Giclée printed on 310gsm textured cotton rag paper. This means the artworks are unlike a regular poster print. They are printed using the highest quality inks on a thick, textured, card-like paper with a beautiful matte textured finish, giving them a true watercolour artwork aesthetic.

After some technical hitches today on P&P is all about new work. Starting with lovely new designs from Shannon McNab. Shannon is a graphic designer turned surface designer living in San Francisco, CA. As a lifelong scrapbooker and crafter, her fondness for anything handmade heavily influences her whimsical design aesthetic. Shannon welcomes new inquiries for licensing and commissions and is excited to be making her trade show debut at Surtex this year. You can see more of her work online…

Liberty's range of soft yet durable designer cotton fabric combines traditional heritage knowledge with cutting edge technology, all with our signature twist. Shop now.

Reminiscent of elaborate Indian block-prints of colorful palm trees, Royal Palms evokes a tropical oasis where playful monkeys frolic among the branches above you, slightly hidden from view by vibrant leaves.

Malungo_art has 204 royalty-free patterns available for purchase