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Acid Baby – Magdalena Kapinos

By Patternbank On February 3, 2013 · In Inspiration

Acid Baby is Magdalena Kapinos creative portfolio tumblr site. The Patternbank team recently stumbled across Kapinos work and were keen to share. Magdalena Kapinos, is a graphic designer based in Szczecin, Poland has a great visual eye for branding, logo work and stunning digital illustration. Her Digital illustration work was something that caught our eye. Random rich pattern, vivid colour accents mix with digital brushwork and surreal subject matter to create some beautifully dramatic pieces. See more of Kapinos mersmerising work at her portfolio site matrioshkadesign.pl.

Angelika Arendt – Intricate Worlds

By Patternbank On February 1, 2013 · In Inspiration

Patternbank love the incredible detail in Angelika Arendt’s intricate ink drawings and psychedelic sculptures made of polyurethane clay. The worlds Arendt creates in her work seem to morph and move in front of your eyes creating some beautiful patterns within. Check out more of her incredible work at angelikaarendt.de and on her flickr page.

Carhartt – Graphic Tees Spring/Summer 2013

By Patternbank On January 30, 2013 · In Graphics

With the Spring/Summer season just around the corner, keeping track of new and emerging graphic tee shirt trends is key. Patternbank spotted these graphic delights by street-wear brand Carhartt. They have just released a batch of 70 strong tee shirt styles with a real mix of inspiring graphic. The S/S13 collection sees a strong visual play on twisted retro sports graphics, outdoor hunting themes and comic book inspired prints. Guest artists called upon these season included: David Lanaspa, Doubleday & Cartwright, Rise Above, Typeholics, Playarea, Will Kemp, and Sergey Shapiro. Check out the full range at Carharrt website.

Ramona Ring – Provocative, Linea Illustration

By Patternbank On January 30, 2013 · In Inspiration

For an artist still completing her degree at the University of Applied Science in Hamburg, Ramona Ring has an astonishing maturity of style and technique. Using a combination of hand drawn illustrations and digital effects, Ramona builds her artwork in layers. Using only pencil and paper initially, her work is then scanned and coloured in photoshop. Patternbank love her use of strong linea imagery and subtle colour combinations which create texture and pattern in her art. For more news visit her Tumblr. Some illustrations featured in this post are work created for ZEIT magazin.

Menswear Print Trends – Autumn/Winter 2013 Part 2

By Patternbank On January 29, 2013 · In Catwalks

Patternbank brings you it’s second Menswear Print Trends report for Autumn/Winter 2013. Here we bring you a concise overview of the key looks sure to influence the season from the recent Menswear catwalk shows held in London, Milan and Paris. View Patternbank’s Menswear Print Trends Spring/Summer 2013 Part 1 here.

Tile Patterns

Tile Inspired Design – Block Repeats – Geometric Patterns – Mosaic Mix-ups – Decorative and Ornate Art Deco – Damask References – Intricate Repeat Pattern Work

MAN – Agi & Sam, Dries Van Noten, Roberto Cavalli, Alexander McQueen, Etro, Comme Des Garcons Homme Plus. Photos via Fashionising.com and Vogue.co.uk

Collage Graphics

Photographic Overlays – Cut-up Magazine Style – Placement Prints – Art Inspired – Abstract Layouts – Graphic Mix – Chaotic Collage plays – Digitally Manipulated Pattern

James Long, John Galliano, John Galliano, Givenchy, Moschino, Etro. Photos via Vogue.co.uk

Floral Bloomed

Plays on Floral Tradition – Botanical Blooms – Intense Floral Prints – Tonal Colour Use – Vibrant Richness - Realistic photo prints – Large Scale Blooms – Brocade Styling – High Saturation Colour Use

Louis Vuitton, McQ Alexander McQueen, Dolce & Gabbana, MSGM, MSGM, KATY EARY. Photos via Vogue.co.uk

Camouflage/Animal Skin Distorted

Distressed Textures – Painterly Brush Strokes – Camouflage Re-invented – Ikat Styles – Natural Elements – Splattered Effects – Monochrome Effects - Allover Impact

MSGM, McQ Alexander McQueen, MSGM, Walter Van Beirendonck, John Galliano, Richard Nicoll. Photos via Vogue.co.uk

Paisley Pattern Mix

Paisley Scarf Prints – Over-scaled Paisley Print – Decorative Pattern Mix – Bohemian Style – Rich Texture and Layered Looks - Highly decorative details – Re-worked & Twisted Paisley Pattern - Abstract Motifs

Etro, Diesel Black Gold, Sacai, Dries Van Noten, Etro, Dries Van Noten. Photos via Fashionising.com and Vogue.co.uk

Contemporary Figure Paintings – Erik Jones

By Patternbank On January 27, 2013 · In Inspiration

These amazing traditionally worked illustrations are the creations of Brooklyn based artist Erik Jones aka ‘The Iris On’. His painted portraits are brought to life with unexpected abstract elements and geometric configurations. Preferring to by-pass digital means, Jones has a more old school approach and works with coloured pencil, water colour, acrylic and oils to create each piece. Patternbank love his vibrant colour plays and beautifully studied detail in these original looking illustrations.

Gert And Uwe Tobias – Romanian Woodcut Prints

By Patternbank On January 23, 2013 · In Inspiration

With a strong reference to Eastern European folk art and Russian abstract art, twin brothers Gert and Uwe Tobias have a unique partnership in creating these brooding masterpieces. Born in Brasov, Romania in 1973 the brothers began working together in 2001 producing large scale woodcuts, gouache paintings, ceramic sculptures and typewriter drawings. Their work is currently on show in The Gallery at Windsor, Vero Beach, Florida, due to show in The Whitechapel Gallery, London in April 2013. See more from the Tobias brothers on the Windsor website.

Melanie Authier – Improbable Environments

By Patternbank On January 22, 2013 · In Inspiration

Melanie Authier’s paintings bring together visual contradictions into one imaginary space. By drawing upon the histories of abstraction and the strategies of representation, she presents improbable environments. A sense of disorientation comes about through the way in which colour, texture, line and shape compete for room within the canvas. Each work presents a brimming jostle of oppositions that the viewer is invited to bring into a certain order. Check out more of her stunning work on her website.