Surface Pattern Design

Cool Cat Face

Today was a beautiful day to be outside with temps in the 70’s, especially for November! It was warmer than the last time we were up north in September. An Indian Summer has blessed us again. In September, I was sewing more drawstring backpacks using artwork from my Spoonflower shop. This animal print design isContinue reading “Cool Cat Face”

Modern Michigan Woodland – Let’s Play!

I’m back! I’ve been working on creating more surface designs and building a portfolio. This artwork is created for children that desire a whimsical space with a woodland theme. Do you see the fox and raccoon? As fabric, this is adorable as a tent for sleep-over parties. Check out my design as fabric and wallpaper onContinue reading “Modern Michigan Woodland – Let’s Play!”

Cosmic Landing

Understanding our place in the world is sometimes overwhelming. I think you can aspire to achieve whatever you set your mind to believe, and be who you want to be. This piece celebrates the amazing people who leave a mark in this world, combining the every day with the extraordinary. A whimsical space theme depicting hairContinue reading “Cosmic Landing”

Spring Showers and Frogs

Frogs have been an inspiration since I created my Art Deco frog artwork, which is the most popular design in my shop. It was not hard to choose the colors for this new design, “Spring Rain Frog and Dragonfly–Gray”. Mustard with dusty rose gold and “Living Coral” the Pantone color of the year, are someContinue reading “Spring Showers and Frogs”

I’m Courageous

I’m working on affirmations for children. Connecting my artwork to the Great Lakes region is also important to me, while exploring ideas for surface pattern design. I do remember being courageous as a child, and quite happy to talk to anyone. ☺️🛥⚓️. My nautical artwork with this affirmation and others, are in the processContinue reading “I’m Courageous”

Art Deco Frog

Sometimes ideas for artwork come to me when I’m waking up in the morning while still resting. The flower motif for the my Art Deco style frog design was revealed to me as I was watering plants in our family room. I’ve always believed, to have fresh ideas, one must step away from work andContinue reading “Art Deco Frog”