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Sarah Arnett – The Illustrated Recipe

By Patternbank On May 22, 2013 · In Print + Pattern

The amazingly talented illustrator and designer Sarah Arnett can’t fail to inspire you with her impressive portfolio. After initially studying in woven textiles, Arnett graduated from the University of Brighton with a BA Hons in Fashion Design. Her childhood was spent in Africa where she spent hours watching her father in his studio, while he drew and created collages. Much of her inspiration is derived from the the African landscape, with its rich variety of tropical plants which are a key feature throughout her work. Her latest collection for Spring/Summer 2013 ‘Modern Love’ which she has collaborated on with Kim Hunt, displays the deep vibrant colourways of the African terrain. Her latest illustrated work for an exhibition entitled ‘The Illustrated Recipe’ is on show at the ‘Brighton Festival’, until 26th May, see her website for more info.

Katherine Harvey – Light and Water

By Patternbank On April 30, 2013 · In Inspiration

When Katherine Harvey meticulously applies paint to canvas, she’s able to reproduce the dramatic quality a camera creates on a slow shutter speed. These paintings of light show movement and vibrancy with flashes of coloured brushstrokes creating an energetic pattern. Katherine inspires a more serene emotion from her jewel like, water inspired artworks. On close inspection they’re a beautiful collection of parallel brushstrokes, but viewed at distance her application of paint and colour creates the magical effect of gazing through a waterfall. Visit her website to learn more about her ethos and to see her amazing collection of plastic bottle installations.

Pedro Friedeberg – Religion, The Occult and Fantasy Lands

By Patternbank On April 25, 2013 · In Inspiration

Patternbank love Pedro Friedeberg’s obsessively crowded and meticulously detailed canvases, with their highly patterned buildings, icons and symbols, they’re a textile designers dream. Featuring references to religion such as Catholiscm and Hinduism, with symbols from the occult and Tantric scriptures, his paintings are full of wonder and fantasy. Into all this he’ll add classical images and Disney figures making them full of surprise and great examples of Surrealism or fantastic realism. Friedeberg was born in Florence, Italy when at the age of 3 his parents immigrated to Mexico. Here he studied architecture at the Universidad Iberoamericana, where he was profoundly influenced by the teaching of Mathias Goeritz. Check out his website where you can read more on his thoughts of the world and art.

Michael Dotson – Surreal Neon Futurism

By Patternbank On March 27, 2013 · In Inspiration

We’re loving these paintings by Brooklyn based Michael Dotson who graduated from the American University in Washington DC in 2011. Incorporating a surrealist mix of Tron like futurism, neon 80′s tinged colours and a juxtaposition of organic foliage, patterns and hard angles these paintings are truly stunning. Go check his website for more or his Flickr page.

Alexandros Vasmoulakis – Super-Sized Street Art

By Patternbank On March 8, 2013 · In Graphics

Patternbank loves the awe-inspiring street art by Greek illustrator and artist Alexandros Vasmoulakis. We were drawn to his fresh contemporary take on street art. Graffiti was the foundation for his progression into painting, and after studying at the Athens School of Fine Arts, Vasmoulakis worked as an illustrator with advertising companies producing ad murals. See more of Alexandros abstract wall murals on his portfolio site vasmou.com

Première Vision + Indigo – Spring/Summer 2014 – Print Trend Report PDF Download

By Patternbank On March 4, 2013 · In Trend Forecasts

In this new extensive PDF report, Patternbank brings you the essential Spring/Summer 2014 print trend information seen at February’s Première Vision and Indigo shows in Paris. Our trend team were on hand to capture all the seasonal key points from the show. This report brings you the key print trend insights from the show, making this report an indispensable intelligence tool for your seasonal print developments.

12 Première Vision print trends for Spring/Summer 2014
47 pages of inspirational print forecast intelligence
Over 130 on trend hand-picked images
Indigo Salon Spring/Summer 2014 Print Trend Themes
Première Vision Colour trends for S/S 2014 with TCX Pantone references
Clean and visually inspiring layout
£25 (approx. $38) via PayPal

This 47 page report includes 12 inspirational print trends :-

Contemporary Ikats / Tribal Geometries / Earth & Cracks / Ready for Flight / Fantastic Aqua Life / Fantastic Safari / Horizon Lines/ Stripy Flowers / Exotic Aviary / Folkloric Mix / Strong Shadows / Teeming Vegetation

Whether you are a small print studio, independent freelance designer, manufacturer or clothing line, this extensive report will give you a real insight into the most important print trends for Spring/Summer 2014. This new improved PDF report will be your essential seasonal aid for your new print developments and colour direction.

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Jonathan McCree – Ever Changing Landscapes

By Patternbank On February 19, 2013 · In Inspiration

Jonathan McCree’s landscape paintings take us on an uncharted journey where he plays with scale, colour and perspective. Canvases are torn and cut up then re-assembled so that traditional devices such as foreground, middle and distance become redundant creating a picture with many interesting levels. McCree studied at the University of Sussex and has exhibited world-wide including Art Miami and Palm Beach Art Fair. You can see more of his work at jonathanmccree.com

Jose Lerma – Mixed Media knows No Bounds

By Patternbank On February 7, 2013 · In Inspiration

José Lerma creates a mixture of paintings and intricate installations combining non-traditional materials from reflective fabrics, commercial carpet, thickly applied paint and biro pen. In this he makes reference to his own personal history and academic knowledge of social history, law and art. Some of these images feature Baroque style portraits of historical, famous French Bankers from 18th Century sporting over-exaggerrated sketchy, doodle wigs with distorted and blank faces. The scale of the installation pieces has great effect where the viewer can walk over and examine at detail. Lerma says, ” I like the thought of people walking over my ideas, convoluted and preliminary as they often are, and examining and stepping over an intimate space while simultaneously feeling small.” You can see more of is highly spell bounding work at joselerma.com and on flickr