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Ollie Lucas – Patterns and Geometric Shapes on Recycled Cable Spools

By Patternbank On August 6, 2012 · In Inspiration

Melbourne based Visual Artist Ollie Lucas created these works on large recycled cable spools, up-cycling at its very best! We love the juxtaposition of the wood, graffiti, splattered paint, patterns and geometrics. Ollie says “Exposure to the graffiti scene in Melbourne has made me question harmony in my work, I have a love for filthy, dirty and weathered paint splattered surfaces, but at the same time I crave clean, modern, hardline geometrics. This is what drives my practice, combining two visual elements that are polar opposites in search for a harmony that I may never obtain.” To see more of Ollie’s work check him out on Flickr.

Nature Captured – John Buck

By Patternbank On August 5, 2012 · In Inspiration

Patternbank discovered these amazing woodblock prints by artist, John Buck, who’s recently been a featured on Pinterest. Buck primarily a sculptor, started his career in the early 1970s and lives and works in Hawaii and Montana. These prints featuring bottled, botanical scenes in vivid colour and pieces in monochrome, showing images of human life and the world have particularly inspired us. Find more of his work at johnbuckart.com

Pakayla Rae Biehn – Not Just Another Double Exposure Series

By Patternbank On July 30, 2012 · In Inspiration

When Patternbank first stubbled on these images on Pinterest we did a double take, first assuming they were another interpretation of the many double exposure photographs that seem to be everywhere at the moment. In fact when we took a closer look at Pakayal Rae Biehhns work on her website youshouldtakecare.com we discovered they are her own beautiful take on this much loved photo technique. Biehn uses oils and acrylics on canvas and paints life-like floral designs over some of her favourite images. The result is very convincing and where you can see her brush marks it makes for all the more interest.

Textile Nano-Sculptures – Zeitguised

By Patternbank On July 30, 2012 · In Inspiration

Pushing digital boundaries in computer aided art can be powerful and visually stimulating. Berlin based ZEITGUISED are masters in digital expression and are at the cutting edge of computer based image manipulation. Their portfolio is full of inspirational visual projects but this collection, Sample Sample caught our eye. Here ZEITGUISED explore the micro structures of woven fabric and recreate as amazing digital 3D sculptures. Check out more of their inspirational pieces on their site. Zeituised.com

Wearable Digital Art – Netstyl.es Limited T-Shirt Prints

By Patternbank On July 23, 2012 · In Graphics

Patternbank love these freaky limited edition t-shirts. More pieces of digital art than garments, and with only 10 copies of each design printed. This project is the vision of media artist Sterling Crispin, who has collaborated with a handful of well known and up and coming artists to create a real visual treat. The project is channeled through Netstl.es, where you can purchase these limited edition pieces.

Ryan Pickart’s Beautiful Models

By Patternbank On July 23, 2012 · In Inspiration

Patternbank love Ryan Pickart’s paintings of beautiful models with backgrounds of painted wallpaper florals and textured paint effects. Even their garments are adorned with some wonderful patterns in tasteful pale hues of rosebud pink, peach, sky blue and a golden glow. You can see more of his work at ryanpickart.blogspot.co.uk

Catwalk Print Trends – Cruise / Resort Pre Spring/Summer 2013 Part 1

By Patternbank On July 19, 2012 · In Catwalks

Patternbank breaks down the key print trends from the Cruise/Resort Pre Spring 2013 catwalk Shows. These shows are a great insight into the upcoming Spring/Summer 2013 catwalk shows (which we’ll also be covering). Here we bring you a concise overview of the most influential print trends emerging from these recent Resort shows. This is the first instalment featuring six key print trend stories, Part 2 will follow shortly. Sign up to our Newsletter to find out when part 2 is live on the site.

Abstract Pattern

Oil Paint Expression – Loosely Rendered Pattern – Marbling and Mineral pattern references – Freshly Painted form – Movement Lines – Unexpected Brights

Monique Lhuillier, Issey Miyake, Issey Miyake, John Galliano, TSE, Christopher Kane, Preen, Josie Natori. Photos Via Fashionising.com

Border Decor

Dissected Border Prints – Stripes in Border format – Intense Border use – Deconstructed Paisley Print Elements – Enlarged Border detail – New Forms of Engineered Prints – Repositioned pattern structures – Baroque Border prints

Carolina Herrera, Roberto Cavalli, Celine, Antonio Berardi, Etro, Anna Sui, Nanette Lepore, Anna Sui, Givenchy. Photos Via Fashionising.com

Brushed Statements

Subtle Art Brush Strokes – Paint Dabs – Oil Paint Textures – Bold & Bright Colour Hues – Fun Paint statements – Gradient Colour effects – Single Stroke Brush Marks – Brush Movement Marks – Textured Brush Patterns - Mixed scale brush work

Emporio Armani, Gabriele Colangelo, Tribune Standard, Carolina Herrera, Christopher Kane, Christopher Kane. Photos Via Fashionising.com

Ethnic Energy

Native American References – Twisted Cultures – Tribal Reworks with Folkloric inspirations – Energetic visuals – Vibrant Brights – Summer Ikat looks

Bibhu Mohapatra, Mara Hoffman, Tory Burch, Versace, Altuzarra, BCBG Max Azria, Altuzarra, Thakoon, BCBG Max Azria. Photos Via Fashionising.com

Intense Bloom

Mid Scale Florals – Powerful, Bold Colour Plays – Vivid Color mixes – Saturated Prints & Botanical Studies – Tropical References – Overgrown Country Gardens Studies – 60s Vibe Florals

Preen, Francesco Scognamiglio, Alice + Olivia, Barbara Tfank, Gucci, Stella McCartney, Mother of Pearl, Moschino, Marc Jacobs. Photos Via Fashionising.com

Monochrome Impact

Stark Contrasting Patterns – Optical Plays – Floral mixed with Geometric Prints – Structure and linear form visuals – High contrast statements – Chevron and Stripe Abstract Prints

Balmain, Rachel Roy, C’N'C Costume National, Anna Sui, Emilio Pucci, Antonio Marras. Photos Via Fashionising.com

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Surreal Collage Compositions – Beth Hoeckel

By Patternbank On July 15, 2012 · In Inspiration

After visiting the recent Bread & Butter show in Berlin, the Patternbank team saw that photographic prints are still featuring strong for Spring/Summer 2013 graphics. Colourful, surreal prints are still a main focus for many brands for next summer. With this in mind we thought we’d share these imaginary photo collage prints from Beth Hoeckel. Mixing realist and surrealist Hoeckel’s work plays with the juxtaposition between foreground and background objects. Baltimore based Hoeckel is a collage artist and photographer who loves the control of real paper, ink and adhesive.