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Marcus Walters – Simple and Captivating

By Patternbank On April 9, 2012 · In Graphics

Marcus Walters works across a variety of media including collage, drawing and screen printing, he has exhibited work in shows in Europe and America and featured in many books and magazines. Marcus also sells screen printed artwork in shops and galleries across the country including the V&A. He lives in the countryside, sharing a studio in Gloucestershire, UK with his wife Hayley. He studied Graphic Design at Central Saint Martins and this shows in his work that is uncluttered, simple and captivating with that unmistakeable block, overlayed, colour that can only be achieved through screen printing. After our trip to Pick Me Up we are hooked on this handmade, tactile way of working. Marcus deservedly has a great client list including Honda, Citroen, Innocent, Howies and Uniqlo amongst others. His new show, Strange Brew with the Yule Bringer, Adam Higton opened on Good Friday at the Here Gallery in Stokes Croft, Bristol. You can buy lots of great prints at his shop, check his latest on his blog or check his website.

Sexy Beast Graphics – Justin Harder

By Patternbank On April 2, 2012 · In Graphics

Strong, bold graphic work from LA based multi-media designer Justin Harder. Most of his work is for music videos and commercials but his still graphics work, with stylised vector illustrations and vivid colour use is a strong graphic trend for 2013. He also writes Yoems (yes, it’s meant to be a ‘Y’, Justin’s own word) – here’s a short, modest one from 2011:

I am a sexy Beast
On a long leash
Fighting for peace.

Nice one Justin – we think your Graphics are pretty sexy too – go check out more of his creative output at justinharder.la

Glitch Art Expression – Sebastian Onufszak

By Patternbank On March 21, 2012 · In Graphics

Glitch art is a major evolving trend within live visuals, web graphics, festivals and apparel graphics. Patternbank spotted this creative illustrator whose work grabbed our attention recently. Sebastian Onufszak has etched into the industry with a fresh perspective, evident in his captivating graphic statements.

Polish born illustrator, designer and director Sebastian Onufszak has been working for an international range of high-end clients in the fields of print, interactive and motion media as a self-employed designer. His commercial and personal works were featured in numerous design publications and exhibitions worldwide.

More Tong – 24 Solar Terms of China

By Patternbank On March 21, 2012 · In Graphics

Illustrator, typographer and graphic designer More Tong created these designs for voicer.me. More is based in Shanghai, China and used to work at Wieden + Kennedy and now works at Frogdesign, Shanghai. The East continues to influence the West in these beautifully dense and textured illustrations. via TSA

Catwalk Print Trends – Autumn/Winter 2012 Part 1

By Patternbank On March 14, 2012 · In Catwalks, Trend Forecasts

Patternbank breaks down the key print trends seen on the recent A/W 2012 catwalks. Covering all the shows from New York, London, Milan and Paris, we bring you the key looks that are sure to influence the season. These reports aim to give you a concise overview of the most influential print trends emerging from the recent catwalk season. This is the first instalment featuring five key print trend stories spotted, Part 2 will follow shortly.

60s Geo

Upholstery prints – Mod geometric looks – Wallpaper inspired prints – Bold geometric repeats – Stripe and pattern mixes – 60s inspired graphic repeats

Prada, Louis Vuitton, Carven, Miu-Miu, Anna Sui, Marc-Jacobs, Fernanda, Carven. Photos Via Fashionising.com

Black and White

Monochrome statements – Optic contrast – Mixed scale – Pattern clashes – Scarf and border detail use – Graphic visual expression – Faded greys – Contrasting stripes

Jonathan Saunders, Angelo Marani, Fendi, Marni, John Richmond, Louise Gray, Marni, Lamb, Talbot Runhof. Photos Via Fashionising.com

Stripes, Checks & Houndstooth

Ombre striped effects – Houndstooth abstraction – Diagonal and horizontal mixes – Overprint effects – Pattern clashes – Digital dissection – Stripe and check integration

Nicole Miller, Antonio & Alison, Basso and Brooke, Ferna Yamamoto, Junko Shimada, Tommy Hilfieger, Tory Burch, Akris, Anna Sui. Photos Via Fashionising.com

Dark Blooms

Dark ground use – Spatial repeat prints – Stark contrasts – Tropical midnight scenes – Romantic floral blooms – Purples, lilacs and dark mint colour hues

Elisa Palomino, Gucci, Emporio Armani, Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino, Gucci, Dolce and Gabbana, Comme Des Garcon, Suno. Photos via Vogue.com & Fashionising.com

Tapestry Canvas

Traditional tapestry patterns and textures – Decorative floral motifs – Crafted stitch looks – Woven structured prints – Striped and pattern effects – Folk art inspired

Carven, Valentino, Vivienne Tam, Nicole Miller, Dolce and Gabbana, Antonio Maras, Christian Cota, Vivienne Tam, Clements Ribeiro. Photo via Fashionising.com

Check out Patternbank’s Catwalk print trend report part 2 – here.

Random Structure – Reed Danziger

By Patternbank On March 1, 2012 · In Inspiration

These interwoven stencilled patterns mixed with free-hand drawing are the inspiring paintings of artist Reed Danziger. San Francisco-based painter Danziger creates densely patterned paintings in a distinct colour palette combining visual motifs from the man-made and natural worlds. Movement dominates Danziger’s works, with shooting bands of stripes and DNA-like strands flowing off the edges of the compositions – inspiring stuff.

Electric Kool-Aid Acid – Floral Projections

By Patternbank On February 27, 2012 · In Print + Pattern

Patternbank love these summer bright editorial shots by the super talented fashion photographer Markus Pritzi. Interview Magazine’s new German issue commissioned the beautifully hypnotic summer photos for its February 2012 publication. The colour and mood of the digitally mapped floral projections give a real insight into the new season.

Lola Dupré – Aubrey Beardsley Exploded

By Patternbank On February 24, 2012 · In Graphics

Lola Dupré is a collage artist and illustrator currently working near Avignon in the south of France. The collage work is all painstakingly handmade with paper, scissors and glue. We love these handcrafted pieces – taking Aubrey Beardley’s original illustrations and literally exploding them into a thousand tiny pieces, the result is mesmerising. loladupre.com