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Anne Sofie Melgaard – Tropical Garden Displays

By Patternbank On February 6, 2013 · In Inspiration

Anne Sofie Melgaard manages to convey such wonderful texture and colour-use in her paintings of tropical gardens. Foliage appears in relief next to vividly painted tropical flowers that stand proud, all fighting to be noticed. The vases and bowls the plants jostle in are just as important in their decoration with fun geometric patterns, that you almost want to go and create your own brightly coloured garden! Melgaard is exhibiting at Bie & Vadstrup Gallery in Copenhagen, Denmark in March 2013 and you can see more of her magical work at annesofiemeldgaard.com.

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.

Xochi Solis – Molecular Collage

By Patternbank On January 9, 2013 · In Inspiration

Wonderful mixed-media collage here by Austin, Texas based artist Xochi Solis. In addition to her studio practice, she is also the Director of Events and Public Programming at the Visual Arts Center, University of Texas at Austin. We love the way she builds up the different elements of mixed-media, one on top of each other to resemble some sort of layered molecular structure. Find more of her captivating work on her website.

Michelle Armas – Abstract Beauty

By Patternbank On January 7, 2013 · In Inspiration

We love these paintings by Michelle Armas, they’re so free, abstract and seemingly effortless with the most beautiful colour palettes. Until a few years ago her job was corporate branding in a busy New York studio, she started painting to battle the stress and now makes a living out of it, good on you Michelle. Check out more of her excuisite work on her website.

Kelsey Brookes – Scientist Turned Artist

By Patternbank On January 2, 2013 · In Inspiration

Kelsey Brookes lives and works in San Diego, California. Brookes’ career began in Science as a biochemist but he soon became unfulfilled in this world and sort a life as a painter. Brookes’ describes his art as “an unrefined and, some would say, unskilled mix of sex, comedy and animals which is derived from a passion for all three, except not necessarily all at the same time.” Patternbank love his brightly coloured micro scenes created in minute detail. Check out more of Kelsey Brookes’ work at his website kelseybrookes.com and at quintgallery.com

Delicate Digital Fusion – Ysabel LeMay

By Patternbank On December 29, 2012 · In Inspiration

These beautiful and delicate photographic collages are the inspirational work of Ysabel LeMay. LeMay lives in Naples, Florida where she finds the tranquility to focus on her art. Recently, she has been drawing the attention of the New York city art scene. She collaborates with Interior designers, architects, art dealers and art galleries in major cities such as New York, Chicago and Miami. Ysabel explains “Each branch, each flower, each leaf is photographed and positioned one by one. Every insect, every plant, every bird that I capture with my lens has an individuality that I want to enhance and share with the viewer. I believe it is often in the simple details wherein lies divinity.” See more of her stunning work at ysabellemay.com

Gus Leunig – His World

By Patternbank On December 20, 2012 · In Inspiration

Gus Leunig is a Melbourne artist and musician and a talent to watch. His “My Life is a Dog” series was a sell-out at Art Sydney 2009 and in 2010 he had his first solo exhibition at Libby Edwards Galleries, Melbourne. In 2004, Leunig spent time living with his artist-father Michael Leunig in a small aboriginal community, Lockhart River. Here he worked alongside Aboriginal artists in the local Arts Centre, where his love for the territory and it’s people, gave him the passion to paint. Leunig’s most recent exhibition at the Libby Edwards Galleries featured works layered with intense colour and detail, inspired by nature, animals, his newborn son and his beloved dog Desmond. Photos via thedesignfiles.net

Fredrik Åkum – Sun Drenched

By Patternbank On December 14, 2012 · In Inspiration

Patternbank love these paintings by Swedish artist Fredrik Åkum who uses instant polaroid snaps to capture his subject. Åkum translates this imagery using acrylic on to MDF. The result is of blossoms, trees and portraits sun drenched in an almost luminous light, quite beautiful. Check out more of his work at fredrikakum.com