Colour & Pattern
Posted by Diane on Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 in design, inspiration, my story | 7 comments
About Me
I'm a UK based digital & surface pattern designer. Living life to the full in the Garden of England.
I love colour. I love pattern. As a digital designer, I get to play with pattern and colour daily.
And so when I saw that Beth of “Do What You Love”, had teamed up with Rachael Taylor, one of the UK’s leading surface pattern designres, to create an amazing course, The Art & Business of Surface Pattern Design, I knew I had to sign up. Perfect timing. Gentle whispers and a feeling of wanting to do more with my work lately, made me realise that it was a great area to explore further. Surface pattern design. Moving forward. New dreams. New goals.
I’ve just about completed Module 1 and I’m blown away by how it has opened my little design world to greater possibilities. Inspirational. Motivational. I’m moving the tent pegs out. Exploring new ground. Using my Photoshop and Illustrator skills for new and exciting projects. Trying and learning new techniques.
The creative energy of the course was mesmerising and catching. I don’t know where it’s all going to lead me. I just know that I’m spreading my wings further and it feels good. And I’m feeling so fired up and excited again. This whole grief business, (I’ve lost both my parents and an aunt in the past 18mths), can be so debilitating. Some days I’ve not been able to move forward. I have felt like I’m stuck fast. Not knowing where to turn or what to do next. Doing this surface design course has helped me to re-focus. To remember my dreams. To be brave and step out. Module 2 starts in just a few days and I can’t wait!
Pretty design, Diane! Sounds like fun!
Thanks, Karen
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I feel the same way like you and love the Surface Pattern e-course. This course opened up a new world to me and really stepped things up design wise. I love our talented and enthusiastic group of classmates – it is just one amazing experience ! X
Maike, I couldn’t agree more. It’s been an amazing class and whole new experience for me. Thanks for commenting on my blog. x
Beautiful patterning!!! You are doing amazing things!!! btw, what version of photoshop do you use?
Hi Mary, thank you for the comment. I’m using Photoshop CS5.
Hi Diane, well I must admit to many similarities between us.although I’m on the other side of the world – Australia..my blog Yvettes Twistedvines..Life,Love,Food and Laughter….there’s always food delights in my life, can’t resist the sweet things.I’m a Graphic Designer and have finished mod.1 and also looking forward to mod 2 of The Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design.I’m just looking forward to creating something new and look forward to sharing all the wonderful course exercises together.Another passion of mine is photography and thats how I connected through flickr now. Look forward to meeting more class members and sharing in our new creative experiences. Yvette http://yvettesblogs.com/