Creating abstract geo patterns has always felt like a Zen meditation to me. A perfect fit for designing surf designs. More Zen board designs available for licensing on my client login.
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I just hid the Halloween candy from myself. Not sure if that’s thing or not. Happy Halloween eve, y’all…
New tile pattern featuring a spooky kitty design. Visit my portfolio for more designs.
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New seamless repeat designs in my rainforest textile design collection. Visit my Client Login portfolio for details on this tropical collection—available in several color ways and as an indexed print. Fresh designs added to my portfolio weekly. You can find more samples of my designs on my portfolio.
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So thrilled to be featured in the new blog post over at Pattern Observer! If you are a surface pattern designer, this website is filled with so much beauty and inspiration. My guest post today is all about social media and artists. I share my thoughts on social media, how to get started and tips for growing your online following. I was the social media manager for Instagram at Pattern Observer for three years. During that time the reach and overall engagement grew at an amazing pace.
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Two color ways in a detail of a new botanical print. Tapping into the darker direction for S/S 18 with Psychotropical themes. Fresh designs added to my portfolio weekly. You can find more samples of my designs on my client portfolio.
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Solar orange, citrus green and fuchsia pink color palette for this happy doodle repeat pattern by Chris Olson.
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I can’t begin to imagine how difficult this time is for the people of Houston and all the surrounding areas affected by Hurricane Harvey. I’m grateful there are so many ways we can help out through donations to help those affected by Harvey. Here are just a few:
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A detail from a new tropical print I shared on Instagram. Monstera leaves, ferns and palm fronds hand painted with shades of indigowatercolor. Texture added with inks and stamping.
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Here's a summer botanical print to start the week. Only good vibes! Art by Chris Olson.
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I've got a brand new digital wallpaper download fresh from my garden for iPhones and other smartphones. This wallpaper features my Summer Daisies surface design .
Today's wallpaper is all about getting outside and enjoying summer -- #outsideisfree. This wallpaper is all about soaking up some vitamin D under a sunny blue sky. Enjoy! xo Chris
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