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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.

Klaus Haapaniemi – Festive Feast

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

With Christmas almost upon us, the Patternbank team thought we’d share these festive illustrations by Finnish designer Klaus Haapaniemi. Artist Klaus Haapaniemi and designer Mia Wallenius founded their design studio together back in January 2010. Their design approach is influenced by nature, Finnish folklore, fantasy and traditional decorative arts with a modern twist. Feast your eyes on their stunning creations.

The Patternbank team wish you all a Happy Christmas and fantastic new year !

Sean Alexander – Drawingzzz

By Patternbank On December 6, 2012 · In Inspiration

Sean Alexander is an artist and illustrator based in Tacoma, Washington but also spends time in Brooklyn, New York. Influenced by traditions in children’s book illustration, American folk art, cartooning and Scandinavian handicraft, his work has a simple humble line but with drawings full of meaning and feelings. The curious characters that emerge from such detailed patterns, hidden folk tales and Sean’s own life are curiously captivating. See more of Sean’s drawings at seanalexander.net and on flickr.

FRGMNTS – Lost Cultures, Relics and Landscapes by Matthew Craven

By Patternbank On November 27, 2012 · In Inspiration

Matthew Craven uses historical images as a backdrop for a more abstract form of storytelling. Images from lost cultures, relics and landscapes, both well-known and extremely ambiguous create the patterns within his work. These arrangements highlight shape and composition rather than historical accuracy, solidifying their participation in a completely unique myth. Check more of his fine work on his website. Earlier this year, FRGMNTS was shown at Gallery Hijinks in San Francisco, go check their website for lots more inspiring Artists.

Eva Isaksen – Nature in Layers

By Patternbank On November 22, 2012 · In Inspiration

Inspired by nature, organic forms and repetition, Eva Isaksen primarly works with thin papers, where she prints, draws, cuts up and mixes layers of beautiful delicate imagery on to her canvas. The result is these wonderful paintings and drawings that explore a love of colour, line, material, space and form. Isaksen likes to explore how art as a process is changing and growing just like the natural world that inspires her. Patternbank love the printed quality to her work and the hidden patterns that emerge on to the canvas. You can see more of her work at evaisaksen.com

Jon Contino – Hand Drawn Lettering and Vintage Typographic Perfection

By Patternbank On November 7, 2012 · In Graphics

Patternbank have a major crush on Contino’s work and not surprisingly, he has garnered considerable attention for his unique approach to design utilising hand-drawn lettering and typographic illustration in conjunction with a modern, yet minimalistic sensibility. He has received numerous accolades for his fusion of old and new world aesthetics and continues to influence modern trends in graphic design and apparel design. Jon resides in Brooklyn with his wife Erin where he works not only as a freelance illustrator, but also as Co-Founder and Creative Director of menswear brand CXXVI Clothing Company (see our post on their Spring 2012 T Shirt Collection). The Great Discontent have just done a great post on him which you can read here or check out his website for more inspiring work.

Graham Erwin – Stylised Illustration Work

By Patternbank On November 1, 2012 · In Inspiration

In Halloween Mood, the Patternbank team thought we’d share these unique and stylish illustrations. Graham Erwin, a designer, illustrator and screen printer based in Columbus, Ohio. His work is a real mix of crafted linear illustrations and precise studied detail. Check out more of his work on his portfolio site grahamerwin.com and learn more about his recent exhibitions on his blog.

Mathematical Pattern Structures – Huang Qi Lin

By Patternbank On October 15, 2012 · In Print + Pattern

Patternbank are loving Huang Qi Lin’s geometry and mathematical fueled visual structures. These mesmerizing artworks explore the scientific beauty of maths through typography and linear form. The ‘Eureka’ branding project for Elaine Wong includes three sections: Eureka Ornament, Eureka Pattern & Eureka Type. Check out more of Huang Qi Lin’s work at the Chinese Designers Union CDA.