Showing posts with label pattern. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pattern. Show all posts

Friday, April 25, 2014

Swept Away art print by Mara Girling

We battled over this art print - I'm glad we did. Nick thought that it really stood out amongst the recent paintings and ideas. Initially, the arc shapes in the foreground were differently presented and the colours were less balanced than they are now. I like that we get passionate about the art to keep in the range.  After some discussion and adjustments, 'Swept Away' by Mara Girling was the result. The elements which make it work are the combination of the pinks and the watermelon red. It's a challenging colour to mix and it's hue has to be just right to get the balance right for the artwork. Too much pink and you have essentially a pink painting. But that's not the goal here. (continued below..)



We were originally a little unsure if the solid shapes would work with the painterly background but with this experimentation I was pleasantly surprised. If you are looking for a piece of art to always grow on you, this is it. The result is great. This is our goal for a piece of art to in some way challenge us in terms of colour, shape, texture, pattern, form or context. or in any particular order. Available in 70x70cm or 120 x 120cm, This fine art print onto thick white cotton rag paper is available in our Printspace™ online shop. If you would like this art print, please order online and then we can suggest a framer to you as an option.

Sunday, August 28, 2011

hey little yellow bird



































My new little birdie friend. Meet the eastern yellow robin.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

A bit of 50s inspiration

































I actually had a little bit of time today to play, with shapes and colours, pattern and design that is. I haven't had a spare minute in months, so it was nice. This one is inspired by 50s modernist textile design. Not sure what it will become yet.........

Monday, February 7, 2011

Owly owl pattern

























A new week and lots happening. My little one started back at kinder gym, while I caught up with my  lovely friends for a coffee. That's my social life sorted for this week. xx Now I am back at work, busily preparing for Life Instyle next week. I am sorting through new designs, quotes, couriers, paint swatches, stand layout, props, ikea catalogues and more.
So I thought it was time for a little break and pop my owls online.... they will feature in some new prints ans cards too.
Now back to the list........

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

New Pattern...





























A little pattern to celebrate Wednesday. No reason, just felt like using these colours. And I am avoiding the work I should be doing, oops. x

Friday, September 25, 2009

sneak peak .... stationery coming soon























































here are some snippets of some illustrations I've been working on. And now I am in the midst of transforming them into stationery! Birthday cards, note cards, letterhead, invitations, calendars, etc etc. Keep an eye out on Pinecone and Lola store for the latest in 'print me' pdf stationery, and also some pre printed stuff too. I will hopefully have them in the shop over the next few weeks. Happy weekend. xxx