New to the Shop: Marble Waves

Today I get to share with you a brand new product in the shop: my Marble Waves collection.

This is the last day to order to get the products before Christmas--this applies to U.S. orders only.

PLUS today you get 15% off and FREE worldwide shipping. This offer ends tonight, December 16th, 2016 at Midnight PT.

Gifts That Give Back

It's December and the products at my shop are the perfect holiday gifts that also give back to charity. In fact, I donate 100% of my proceeds from my Society6 shop to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.

Design by Chris Olson, Holiday, My Shop, New PatternsChris OlsonDecember 16, 2016Gifts That Give Back, my online shopComment

Chow Chow City Dogs Art at My Shop

I've got the perfect gift for dog lovers over at my show. I just added my illustration of a Chow Chow to my City Dogs Collection. My inspiration for this illustration comes from my three dogs and all the dogs at the animal shelter where I work as an adoption counselor volunteer.

It's December and the products at my shop are the perfect holiday gifts that also give back to charity. In fact, I donate 100% of my proceeds from my Society6 shop to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.

At my shop you'll find my artwork on pillows, iPhone and laptop cases, hoodies, t-shirts and more. Click to see more products featured in this post.

Chris OlsonDecember 13, 2016Comment

New Winter Floral with Deep Scarlet Shades and Jewel Tones

I popped my new winter floral with jewel shades into my fashion illo. Maybe a lush velvet top?

I love sophisticated jewel tones… especially those deep scarlet shades, inky blues, and fuchsia. Works well with denim or with a dressier look.

Putting together a lookbook with bold and bright floral designs for A/W 17/18. This fashion illustration features my new textile design.

Chris OlsonDecember 9, 2016Comment

Spotlight On: Gifts That Give Back

It's December and I've got the perfect holiday gifts that also give to charity. In fact, I donate 100% of my proceeds from my Society6 shop to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.

Here you'll find my artwork on pillows, iPhone and laptop cases, hoodies, t-shirts and more.

Design by Chris Olson, For Sale, My ShopChris OlsonDecember 2, 2016Gifts That Give Back, Society6Comment

Spotlight on: Midnight Garden Collection

My Midnight Garden Collection is influenced by the winter florals trend that is dramatic and a bit moody with layers of bold textures and a rich depth that goes with the darker color palette. I love working with deep plums, burgundies, dark jade greens and blues against a dark background. It's also fun to add that pop of orange into the mix. All designs are hand rendered prints with a digital twist.

Romantic Retro Floral

If you follow me over on Instagram, you might have seen a sneak peek of my new patterns. Today I'm sharing a new floral repeat pattern with a vintage vibe. I love creating hand-drawn botanicals in a romantic pastel palette. I tested it out on this print on a cocoon coat fashion illustration I drew. Looks warm and cozy to me.

Click on the read more link for details on my inspiration.

Chris OlsonOctober 28, 2016Comment

Black Cats

I volunteer at an animal rescue and black pets--cats and dogs--are often overlooked for adoptions just because of their fur. So next time you adopt a pet, consider the lovely black cat. I think they are gorgeous. ✨ #blackcatday

Illustration Projects, Design by Chris OlsonChris OlsonOctober 27, 2016illustrationComment

Spotlight On: Wailea Textile Collection

My Wailea collection is influenced by the marbled trend, geos and textured illusion. All designs are hand rendered prints with a digital twist. Color palette has a warm romantic tropical vibe well suited for active wear with pink and warm orange hues.

Textile design, Surface Pattern Designer, Design by Chris OlsonChris OlsonOctober 19, 2016activewear, textilesComment

Spotlight On: The Balance Textile Collection

My Balance collection is influenced by the hyper real nature trend, textured illusion, and hand rendered prints with a digital twist. Color palette has a playful tropical vibe well suited for active wear with a charged pink, warm orange, and tropical moss hues.

Chris OlsonOctober 14, 2016Comment

Wallpaper for Your Phone: Be You Not Them

I've got a new digital wallpaper download for iPhones and other smartphones. Wallpaper features "BE YOU NOT THEM" text and my rainbow watercolor background.

Lately I have been on a mission to enjoy just being me. I love seeing all those beautiful photos shared on Instagram and Facebook. At the same time I realize the importance of not forgetting who we really are without adding the fancy filters. So today's wallpaper has some rough edges--being loud and colorful with smudged and rough paint strokes. This wallpaper is about living bravely and being YOU. xo Chris

Read on to download the free wallpaper.

Dress Your Tech, Design by Chris OlsonChris OlsonSeptember 28, 2016Design by Chris Olson, WallpaperComment

Hello, Weekend!

Chris OlsonSeptember 23, 2016Comment

New Cali Textile Collection for Activewear

My inspiration for the Cali Collection: I love rich saturated colors combined with unexpected patterns and textures. I am drawn to the idea of a psychedelic take on camouflage found in nature. Think tropical fish, lush plants, and beautiful insects. I also like the idea of the pattern transporting you to an exotic place where the nature becomes almost otherworldly. One of my favorite playgrounds is the beach. The way the light reflects off the water is always inspiring. Details on the collection in the full blog post.

Design by Chris Olson, New Patterns, Textile design, Surface Pattern DesignerChris OlsonSeptember 14, 2016activewear, textile designComment

Pattern Bliss

Gifts That Give Back