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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...
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. ...
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...
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...
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. ...
read moreLive * Laugh * Love 2012
Happy New Year, friends! 2012 here already! Wow! Every New Year, I say the same thing… I love the hope and promise of the New Year. Yes, I have goals. Personal goals. Business goals. I don’t do resolutions. I have an ongoing goals list. Somehow, it just feels fresh and new at the beginning of a New Year. Many are achieved and new ones made. Yes, very much ongoing. This year however, I decided to have a “theme” for 2012. I’ve still got my goals. Always working on my goals but something...
read moreNew Digital Scrapbooking Kit – Penfold
A fun, whimsical Winter themed downloadable digital scrapbooking kit, Penfold. Includes a super cute 3d penguin illustration created by my 3d artist husband, Steve. I love working with his 3d models! You’ll love Penfold! Perfect for some Winter and Christmas photos for your scrapbook albums. All the downloadable files are high quality for printing and so are perfect for paper crafting! Available...
read moreDear 2011
As I sit here and reflect on the past year, my immediate thoughts are “yet another rotten year”. More grief. More loss. More sadness. You hit me hard. I thought I was done in 2010. Yes, my instinct is to think of you as a horrible year. As if it wasn’t bad enough losing my Dad in 2010, I had to lose my Mum in 2011? Really? Too cruel. I had so much hope in you – 2011. And yet, once again, as much as I look back and remember all the heartache, challenges and all out grief, I can’t help but also...
read moreWinter Break
I want to wish all my customers & blog followers a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year. After an exhausting 18mths, losing both my parents, I’ve decided to take a well earned holdiay/break for the next 5 weeks. Thank you for your continued support and well wishes. It’s so very much appreciated. I look forward to being back in early January 2012!
read moreSylvie Digital Scrapbooking Kit
Pretty purple and contrasting greens with a touch of glitter make this digital scrapbooking kit wonderfully whimsical. There are coordinating background papers, embellishments, an alpha and word art. A versatile digital scrapbooking kit that’s perfect for many occassions as well as card making and other printable craft...
read moreAbout Me
I'm a UK based digital & surface pattern designer. Living life to the full in the Garden of England.
