As the last rays of the sun kiss the day goodbye, our exclusive print captures the essence of Traigh Mhor's quiet majesty. With a palette that masterfully blends fiery oranges with soft purples and pinks, the canvas is alive with the vibrant hues of the sunset. The horizon is a symphony of silhouetted peaks, standing like silent sentinels over the tranquil sea that reflects the day's last light in a shimmering dance of golds and blues. The beach itself is rendered with striking texture and movement, suggestive of the Modern Impressionist style. Bold strokes and dynamic swirls evoke the feeling of the shifting sands and the gentle roll of the incoming tide. Rocks adorned in sunset's glow litter the foreground, their intricate details and robust forms providing a stark contrast to the smooth ebb and flow of the water that laps around them. This high-quality print invites viewers to lose themselves in a scene that is both vigorous yet serene, an embodiment of the untamed beauty found along Scotland's picturesque shores. It is a piece that does not merely depict a location, but rather encapsulates an experience, the serene end of a day spent by the side of nature's unspoiled grandeur. Add this vision of tranquillity to your space and let the warmth of Traigh Mhor's sunset envelope your home in its serene embrace.
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What is the easiest and best way to choose prints and patterns? Match them to your colour palette! If you've had a personal colour analysis you should have
Immerse yourself in the vibrant hues and tranquil beauty of Shetland's summer landscape, captured brilliantly in this Pop Art-inspired print. With a palette boasting vivacious greens, radiant blues, and warm purples, this piece celebrates the essence of Scotland's far-flung northern isles under the glow of the summer sun. The scene unfolds across undulating hills dotted with leisurely grazing sheep, a signature of the Shetland countryside. The composition guides the eye towards a serene coastal inlet where the shimmering sea meets the shore, cradled by the soft curves of distant hills that fade into the horizon. Quaint structures punctuate the landscape, embodying the simple architecture of local dwellings, with roofs catching the light and walls casting sharp shadows that enhance the sense of depth and form. Foremost in the scene, vibrant grassy knolls take centre stage, demonstrating an inventive use of colour to highlight the topography. The shadows are rendered in rich purples and blues, establishing a visual contrast that is a hallmark of Pop Art aesthetics. These elements converge into a picturesque tapestry that pays homage to Shetland's natural splendour. This print is a modern celebration of the traditional Scottish landscape, offering a bold and refreshing visual experience that is sure to be a talking point for any room it graces. Whether you’re drawn to the stark beauty of the Scottish isles, or simply appreciate the strikingly bold approach of Pop Art, this piece is sure to captivate and inspire.
AMAZONITE JASPER | SS 21
Pattern print with a harmonious palette of red, orange, blue, and green tones. The print has intricate floral illustrations, meticulously arranged to create a perfect pattern. Whether you hang it in your living room, bedroom, or any other space, this William Morris pattern print will surely add a touch of elegance to your home. Artist: William Morris
POMEGRANATE PUNCH | FW 21/22
SEA JELLIES | SS 21
Immerse yourself in the vivid, dynamic beauty of the Scottish Highlands with this captivating print. As part of our 'Scottish Waterfalls' collection, this piece takes its inspiration from the renowned Steall Falls, nestled within the dramatic landscapes of Glen Nevis. The artwork channels the essence of 'Color Field' painting, showcasing an expansive palette that transforms the natural scenery into a tapestry of colour and emotion. Swathes of azure and cobalt mingle with vibrant oranges and yellows, suggesting the play of light across rugged cliff faces and the tranquil waters below. At the heart of the composition, the fall's majestic cascade is rendered in sweeping gestural strokes of white and icy blue, capturing the unbridled power and grace of water in motion. These dynamic ribbons of paint draw the eye across the canvas, creating a sense of depth that invites viewers to step into the scene. In the foreground, a serene pool reflects the fiery hues of the surrounding foliage, adding a profound sense of calm to the artwork. The skillful application of blocks of colour evokes a contemplative mood, encouraging the onlooker to pause and reflect on the natural beauty of the Scottish wilderness. This print promises to bring a touch of the serene and spellbinding Highlands into any space, offering viewers a momentary escape to a world where nature's grandeur is expressed through bold, expressive colours and forms. It's an enchanting rendition of one of Scotland's most mesmerising landscapes, perfect for those who cherish the great outdoors and the art that celebrates it.
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BLUE BLOOD | SS 21
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A curated collection of patterns and illustrations in a corals, mustard and sage colour palette.
2017 Topic 5: Blue and Ochre Martha Kisling Well hello everyone, Darcy here with a brand new topic and this week sees us returning to a colour scheme. This time we have the beautiful combination of blue and ochre for you. As with all our challenges the options are almost limitless, from huge variations in the colours, to mediums and substrates used to the amazing array of things you can make. What do the colours blue and ochre mean to you? there are lots of shades to choose from,. The blues of water and the sky, with variations of aqua and then ochre is a warm earthy yellow, that too has a range of shades from the palest sands through to deep mustards. How will you be inspired to use these colours? Look up, look down, look all around. Duomo, Siena Before we start, let's see who won the Topic 4: Doors,Windows and Architecture The winner is: Lin from Art from Herts Email Darcy to claim your prize. [email protected] Blue is a very popular colour, a firm favourite with many, it is also a complex colour due to the many varieties. Dark blue can mean intelligence, bright blue is representative of cleanliness and strength and light blue is peace and serenity. The eye sees blue slightly differently to other colours, often blues will seem further away and smaller objects in other colours. It can be a very cold colour and is best used in conjunction with another colour. it worked superbly with orange, as that is the opposite colour on the colour wheel, which brings us to ochre. While ochre is from the yellow hue, it is one of the warmer shades of yellow, and does have some hints of red in there. This brings it a little closer to the oranges and so it fits really well with blue. As for blue and ochre paints, well ancient humans were not able to paint with blue, it is not a colour of the earth. Cave paintings were severely lacking in blue. the first real blue came from lapis lazuli, this is a semi precious stone and had to be mined. The Egyptians prized this colour, but it was rare and this drove alchemist to create new blues, so popular was blue that by roman times there were factories set up just to create blue pigments! Ochre colour gets its name from ochre clay, this is found the world over and comes in many shades, ranging from the palest, almost white through to deep reds, there are also green ochres. There were so many shades, ancient tribes would trade colours with each other to expand their palettes. Over time it has been mixed with saliva, water, eggs or animal fats to make paints. It is one of the oldest forms of painting and is found in many cave paintings. Let's have some fun exploring these two gorgeous colours. Your project will change dramatically depending how much you use of each colour. this sign is predominantly ochre/mustard, but with just a pop of blue it is brought to life . Stacey Pfahler This beautiful fabric makes great use of blue and ochre, and teams them with a subtle, soft grey and white. you could create this so easily with some Lin Brown, Sara Naumann or Urban Snapshot stamps. IKOPlus Think how you can interpret these images, could you take a plain white pot and make it your own using PaperArtsy Fresco paints. John Maltby If you are a quilter you will love the simplicity of this next one. How could a papercrafter create this? strips of patterned paper, layered painted papers, a bit of machine stitching and topped off by some stencilling? Sabi Westoby How about some hand embroidery instead, be inspired by these lush colours are perfect little flower heads. LoveMaude Staying with fabric, this is such a sweet wall piece, stretched fabric and a felt flower! You could of course make paper flowers, PaperArtsy has some great metal dies for cutting your own blooms. bedbuggs How cute is this handpainted piece of wall art, ideal for a kid's room. KatyB For more home decor how about swirling some Fresco paint around inside some old glass jars, don't these look so classy.. Ashley While you are upcycling, why not create a collection of frames in these fabulous shades. The SpeckledEgg Easter is almost upon us, the chocolate never lasts long, so why not go for a painted egg instead.. well maybe have the chocolate too! These are painted goose eggs from Romania. Bukovina How about some accent colours for a spring outfit, simple beads and other embellishments make for an interesting bracelet. Gomeow Cardmaking uses this colour scheme really well, especially when teamed with punchy and clean white. PaperCraftyKaren Another card, this time stamped like a masterboard and coloured with distress inks. Alex For something a bit different, try making some Dorset buttons. They ar fascinating and so easy to make, they make for beautiful embellishments. Anita Simmance Finally a stunning tag, painty layers, collage and stamping. Jolande Have a wonderful 2 weeks everyone, I hope you have fun with all the different shades of these gorgeous colours, please do show us what you have made. Don't forget to follow Darcy and Leandra's Pinterest boards if this topic pushes your buttons, you will see plenty more examples to whet your appetite there! I am really looking forward to seeing what you create over the next 2 weeks! ~ Darcy We hope that you learn something interesting from our blog. Our bloggers deeply appreciate your comments so much, so please take time to let them know you've been inspired! Why not join our challenge by blogging your interpretation of the current topic and link it here? The current topic link will close 17:00 (London Time) Sunday, 9th April 2016, and the winner will be announced 2 hours later at 19:00. All links go in the draw to win a £50 voucher to spend on products of your choice from the PaperArtsy online store. Challenge Guidelines The challenge is a for you to show how you are inspired by the current blog topic. We encourage you to play with us and explore your personal creative style. Please mention which PA blog post inspired you and and why (link directly to that post). Please don't link to the home page of your blog because then no-one can track back to easily find the original post. We prefer your challenge blog post is created exclusive to our challenge, but if our topic fits perfectly with another challenge, then you may link to both if appropriate. You are most welcome to use stamps/ products/ substrates you have to hand from a variety of companies, we do not expect you to exclusively use PA products - it's lovely when you do though! You can enter as many times as you like. We don't want to restrict your creativity! NB. Link closes at 17:00 Sunday 9th April (London Time) Prize: The winner will receive a £50 credit voucher to be redeemed on the PaperArtsy Website. The credit voucher includes VAT and postage. We request that one of your purchases is an A5 rubber stamp. You can add any other items to your basket, but the final total should not exceed £50. It's your responsibility to claim your prize coupon from Darcy. email: [email protected] NEW Challenge/ winner: Each fortnight on Sunday, the winner will be announced at 19:00 (London time). In the same post, the link for the next fortnight will be posted. Good Luck! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!
A blog that celebrates the world of pattern design. Covering greetings cards, gift wrap, fabrics, kids design, wallpaper, stationery and more.
Anisa Makhoul, an artist with Jennifer Nelson Artists, loves to design patterns and loves to travel! She has lived in Amsterdam and travel extensively, most recently to Germany with the agency for Heimtextil. About her recent work for the home decor market, Anisa writes "I like that I can see these on a number of home decor products. I love a bright happy pattern. There’s a good amount of folk art invoked here, which helps to tell a story. I obviously love pattern on pattern and any opportunity to pattern clash.” You can find more of Anisa’s work, here.
A blog that celebrates the world of pattern design. Covering greetings cards, gift wrap, fabrics, kids design, wallpaper, stationery and more.
A curated collection of patterns and illustrations in a green and pink colour palette.
Have you ever looked at your phone after a day of talking, texting and tweeting? Like, really looked at it? Where’s the emoji for Ick!? Which is precisely the reason we’re excited to share the how-did-we-live-without-it product of the year, Well-Kept Screen Cleansing Towelettes. Not only are they perfect for un-smudging everything from eyeglasses to …
A curated collection of botanical patterns from mhy spring collection.
As the last rays of the sun kiss the day goodbye, our exclusive print captures the essence of Traigh Mhor's quiet majesty. With a palette that masterfully blends fiery oranges with soft purples and pinks, the canvas is alive with the vibrant hues of the sunset. The horizon is a symphony of silhouetted peaks, standing like silent sentinels over the tranquil sea that reflects the day's last light in a shimmering dance of golds and blues. The beach itself is rendered with striking texture and movement, suggestive of the Modern Impressionist style. Bold strokes and dynamic swirls evoke the feeling of the shifting sands and the gentle roll of the incoming tide. Rocks adorned in sunset's glow litter the foreground, their intricate details and robust forms providing a stark contrast to the smooth ebb and flow of the water that laps around them. This high-quality print invites viewers to lose themselves in a scene that is both vigorous yet serene, an embodiment of the untamed beauty found along Scotland's picturesque shores. It is a piece that does not merely depict a location, but rather encapsulates an experience, the serene end of a day spent by the side of nature's unspoiled grandeur. Add this vision of tranquillity to your space and let the warmth of Traigh Mhor's sunset envelope your home in its serene embrace.
West coast modern styling and bold, playful patterns have come together in The Traverse Collection by Vancouver designers Lemonni and Willow & Stump Furniture Design. The collaboration features functional ash furniture with a variety of textile accents. The partnership came about when Annie Chen of Lemonni met Kaly Ryan and Bram Sawatzky of Willow & Stump Furniture Design at IDS Vancouver 2016. The three were excited to find a way to showcase a shared appreciation for clean, modern design with playful features. Annie’s experience with pattern, graphic design, and textiles, along with Kaly and Bram’s woodworking and Industrial Design background allowed the team to explore new mediums and design ideas while still maintaining separate roles in the project. The result is a five-piece collection that marries wood and pattern in new ways while maintaining values of quality craftsmanship, local production, and functionality.
A curated collection of daisy patterns and illustrations in a deep green and blue colour palette.
FV contributor, Pattern Curator curates an insightful forecast of mood boards & color stories and we are thrilled to have them on board as our newest FV contributor. They are collectors of images an
