Pattern People

Came across this when a fellow textile fiend joined their group on facebook.. PATTERN PEOPLE -such an awesome site and blog. If you love pattern and all associated with it go HERE

Ok so am now exploring photographers and digital work. Kim Joon a korean artist has a talent for painting pattern upon body forms, creating beautiful images of body tattoos, some of which incorporate and poke a little fun at consumerism and iconic brands.

I've been really slack but here is an amazing photographer I stumbled across today -Daniela Edburg who has created stunning scenes with witty imagery and themes take a look at her portfolio of work Here. I particularly love her Drop Dead Gorgeous set of work -playing on everyday over indulgence of consumerism as forms of death.

finished!

Finished I think....

Cynthia!

Sweet with a whole lotta edge -Cynthia Rowleys Spring 2010 collection. Now I know it's from a while back but I still can't help but love it. She has some gorgeous girly silhouettes layered and shredded in places covered in blotches of smokey pattern that suggest a darker undertone to the traditional dress form. The patterns are beautifully done -dyed florals and patches of melting colour. Take a further look here

stellar inspiration

Found another great blog full of heaps of other great great blogs and inspiration!

Creature Comforts - Ez the creator also has a flickr stream and etsy shop full of crafty goodness.

so sweet!

Amazing.

I came across Fantasy Floral Designs while having a looksie through the website bakery these are the most stunningly unique floral bouqets I've ever seen -it really makes you think about what extremes and different themes you could take your wedding to. I know if I ever get married it would be great to have a wonderful bouqet like these though I'd forever be 'borrowing' pins from it to wear daily -which is actually a nice idea really. Only problem would be sourcing the gorgeous brooches... hmmmm

look-see here

Perusing through a few blogs getting hooked into that cycle again of 'one more click, I can stop when I want to' phase -but really I can't. There are just too many wonderful things to look at out there in the illustration and design world.

Right time for some sharing... while visiting Chocolate Creative (mighty awesome blog) I fell upon this blog -Website Bakery -an amazing site for all your illustration & inspiration needs and desires. Here I discovered Lydia Meiying who has created some really fun and bright patterns here, she has an etsy shop too so you can have a piece of the action for your very own self. Joojoo gave up her career as a web designer to become an amazing artist/sculptor/jeweller have a looksie at some of her adorable images and clay snails here at her Etsy shop,I just love this super cute sketch of hers below.

Camilla!

I don't really see myself as the Kaftan wearing type but if I did I would most definitely choose one from Camilla Franks collection. The Australian designer has created a collection tributed to Avatar for the Rosemount fashion week and I have to say the colours are absolutely gorgeous. I love that the kaftan is one giant canvas. The digial imagery is amazing and very inspiring and kinda makes me want to try a kaftan now, too bad it's winter.. then again you could really dress to the season in this -layer one with some tights cinch the waist with a belt, add a thermal top underneath and you're good to go.

Please check out her site as there are heaps of other beautiful garments that I wanted to show you but thought I'd better stop...

Hmmm

What to do what to do?... I've been working on a piece which is quite different to what I usually do -different colours too... any how I'm a little stuck. I know it needs something in the bottom left corner leading up but I can't decide on what. I'm thinking of adding a silhouetted bird in behind the flowers (yes they are flowers...) with long tail feathers and a bit of line pattern within -similar to the gold and black bottom image, but I can't quite decide on the placement. Hmmmm. (I've also realised just how terrible the photos are -I really need to get a new camera, mine has been dropped way too many times plus it a steady hand would help...)

This last image is a painting I did as a wedding gift for my sister earlier this year.

In The Sun

I absolutely love SHE & HIM (also very jealous of Zooey Deschanel and her quirky effortlessly stylish vintage fashion sense!) could not help but giggle a tiny bit watching this though, made me want to get up and dance a bit -just a little bit...

it's time!

It's Aussie fashion week so I thought I'd have a quick looksie at what's going on over there at the mo. Ginger & Smart's latest collection went on show 'Rythmn of Light’ they have some great layered shapes going on and I have to admit I am a fan of this dress and the stunning shoulders. The pattern reminds me of when you get rain spots on your camera lens and the sun reflects bouncing rainbow colours.

I love the match of colours and the layers of different aesthetics -slashed tunics with tailored jackets over leggings.

Now I know I should probably show you a glimpse of a little bit more of Lisa Ho's collection but I just can't get enough of the amazing feathered skirt! So you can just go to her site and take a look for yourself.

Alice McCall has some great fun and flirty little dresses, I love the cut out layered backs going on in this one