Today I'm sharing a glimpse inside my textile design process. My eye is naturally drawn to a vibrant pink because it speaks to love and friendship. In a botanical I like to include pink because it shows a softer side of the red hue—a hue that demands attention. Pink on the other hand attracts attention. Pink is the color of the goddess of love Venus—sensuous, delicious, and seductive without being overpowering. I paired it with other warm and friendly colors to create my botanical design. This design is a work in progress, check back next week and I'll share my finished artwork.
Read MoreMy sketchbook is full of shoe illustrations. I often begin sketching with a specific designer shoe in mind. Today my shoe fantasy for today is a spring heel I dreamed up with a bold abstract pattern from my Sisters collection.
Read MoreWrap me up in the warmest wool coat and I'll be a very happy girl. Brrr.... The temps are definitely dropping here. I'm thinking this is a perfect time to share some wintery pattern ideas from my sketchbook. This post features fashion illustration and four modern surface pattern designs by Chris Olson
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