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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.

Exquisite Hand Lettering and Illustration – Mary Kate McDevitt

By Patternbank On January 28, 2013 · In Graphics

Mary Kate McDevitt is a letterer and illustrator living and working in Portland, OR. Mary Kate graduated from Tyler School of Art in 2007 with a degree in Graphic Design and Illustration. She worked as a designer at a studio in Lancaster, PA for 2 years. In 2010, Mary Kate moved out to Portland, OR to pursue a career as a freelance illustrator and artist and we’re glad she did, as she is creating some beautiful hand drawn lettering, Illustration and Typography. Go check out her portfolio on her website.

Jason Thielke – Laser-etched Beauty

By Patternbank On January 17, 2013 · In Inspiration

Patternbank are loving Jason Thielke’s stylised linear interpretations of the human form. Jason Thielke’s beautiful imagery navigates the astoundingly complex dynamics of human nature, mixing a hard linear style with soft and fluid emotion. Thielke combines many different techniques which include acrylic paintings, block printing, pencil drawings and his signature laser-etching techniques, which have real visual impact. Jason Thielke earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Northern Illinois University School of Art. His work has been featured internationally in galleries and art fairs, with solo exhibitions in Denver, Portland and Seattle.

Amrei Hofstätter – Japan Inspired Digital Design

By Patternbank On January 17, 2013 · In Print + Pattern

Berlin based Artist/ Illustrater Amrei Hofstätter is a self admitted Origami obsessive. The Japanese paper art is evident in her work, adding the charateristic shapes and dimension. The idea of misbalance and imperfection serves as inspiration, and her interest in Freud’s idea of the ‘uncanny’ and the human psyche, fuel her desire to create a feeling of irritation within the viewer, evoking something inside they were not yet aware of. Patternbank loved fashion designer Manish Arora’s heavily embellished, futuristic collection Amrei collaborated with in A/W 11/12. Visit her website to see more.

Fractured Anime – John Chae

By Patternbank On January 3, 2013 · In Graphics, Inspiration

‘New Levels’ is an experimental collection of work by John Chae. Here Chae mixes surreal Pop art techniques with anime visuals to create a real modern twist on Escher style. The Patternbank team love the fresh new aesthetic and fractured effects created in these mesmerizing artworks. Chae was born in Boulder, Colorado but grew up in Seoul, Korea. He studied painting at the Maryland Institute College of Art and after graduating moved to Brooklyn.

Elisa Mazzone – Stylised Sophistication

By Patternbank On January 3, 2013 · In Inspiration

Patternbank are loving Elisa Mazzone’s delicate and beautiful fashion illustrations. Australian born and educated, Elisa works as a stylist, graphic designer, illustrator and avid fan of all things beautiful. Elisa is the creator of some stunningly detailed characters, which communicate through their colour, shape, flowing line and embellishment. Now based in Paris, Elisa’s work has enchanted audiences throughout the world, through various exhibitions and magazines such as Madison, Easy Living, Yen and Desktop, through clients such as Mambo and STYLE.COM.

Vintage Beer Labels from Michigan

By Patternbank On December 13, 2012 · In Graphics

Brian Stechschulte is a photographer and writer who is totally absorbed in the world of beer as you can clearly see by this fantastic collection of pre 1980′s vintage beer labels from the US State of Michigan. You can check more of his collection over on his All Over Beer Flickr Page. Cheers.

Masha Reva x SNDCT – Botanical Layers

By Patternbank On November 21, 2012 · In Print + Pattern

Botanical Layers is the creative brainchild of Masha Reva and Syndicate. The collection juxtapositions immersion in the rapid pace of contemporary life, gadgets and social networks with a yearning for our natural environment, explored as a metaphorical botanical garden of Photoshop layers and loading bars. Check out their websites for more – Mesha Reva and Syndicate. Amazing!