Posts by diane-rooney
Sneak Peek – Patricia
So excited about my recent design work. Taking “The Art & Business of Surface Pattern Design” course was the best thing I’ve done since doing my multi-media design degree course a few years ago. I love the direction my work is going. It’s organically growing and I’m inspired. Here’s a little look at part of my latest collection. I’m going to be putting these designs to good use creating a digital scrapbooking kit and a set of textures for 3d models. Who knows what else will come of this design?! Watch this space ...
Read MoreIt is Pattern Love
Working through “The Art & Business of Surface Pattern” e-course (Module 2), I realise that it’s my own lack of confidence in my work that’s previously held me back from pursuing my dreams. working as a creative professional. As I work on new designs, almost daily now, my confidence grows. I’ve loved colour and pattern forever. I now see the value in the millions of doodles in all my sketchbooks. Revisiting them is sparking new ideas for pattern designs. My love for pattern is renewed. Revitalised. The quality (and quanitity) of information and creative exercises in the course goes along way to building my confidence up...
Read MoreBeing Brave
A couple of weeks ago my daughter broke up with her fiance, two weeks before their wedding. It was her choice. It was a brave thing to do. A shocking thing to do. Definitely a brave decision though. As I pondered on the situation, giving reassuring cuddles to her, I felt inspired by her actions. Comforting her over the past week or so, dealing with all the necessary admin associated with a formal wedding, it struck me that sometimes making a decision to change your life requires bravery. A step into the unknown. Facing fears. What Jenni did was big. There’s no doubt. But even making small changes to your life requires bravery. To step...
Read MoreCool Photoshop Pattern Brushes
Over at “Happy To Create”, where I sell some of my digital designs, they’ve come up with some fantastic new Photoshop brushes called “Dynamos”. You have got to see these things in action to believe them! Paint seamless patterns quickly and easily. I was so impressed that I decided to start making some too. My first set, Flowers, is available now. I loved creating these not least of all for how easy they are to use. Easily create your own digital scrapbooking papers, decorate cards, tags and much more. They work in Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. The brushes come with full instructions including an easy to follow video...
Read MoreColour & Pattern
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...
Read MoreAbout Me
I'm a UK based digital & surface pattern designer. Living life to the full in the Garden of England.
