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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.

Chad Wys – Experimentation in Composition, Colour and Form

By Patternbank On January 16, 2013 · In Inspiration

Chad Wys is a visual concept artist, designer and writer who lives and works in Illinois. These artworks entitled ‘Constellation’ are an experimentation in composition, colour and form. We like the subtle pastel colour palettes and the geometric interactions of the shapes and lines, simple yet very effective. You can check out Chad’s other Artworks (many completely different from these) on his website.

Estela A. Cuadro – A Fantasy Wonderland Of Illustration

By Patternbank On January 15, 2013 · In Inspiration, Print + Pattern

Argentinian artist and illustrator Estela A. Cuadro allows her love of music to help her become introspective and find inspiration from within.Estella feels it nourishes her imagination and motivates creativity. Drawing became an important part of her life as young as five, and her parents encouraged her to take influence from other painters and artists. After graduating from a graphic design course at the University of Buenos Aires, Estela took up illustration professionally. Her mentor Silvia Mato has helped her to discover a sensual side of her creativity and how to develop an energy within her work. Patternbank love Estela’s use of colour bleeding and sweeping lines which create movement and character. To see Estella’s extensive portfolio of art and publications visit her website.

Fractal Florals – C-91

By Patternbank On January 14, 2013 · In Inspiration

These amazing Fractal Florals are created by Silvia C. from Italy. She has developed a unique technique to create such depth, detail and complexity in these images. She describes herself as a Fractalist and lists the software used to create these masterpieces on her Deviant Art page where she goes by the name of C-91.

Irena Zablotzka – Surrealist Illustration

By Patternbank On January 13, 2013 · In Inspiration

Ukranian illustrator Irena Zablotzka attributes much of her inspiration to childhood memories of psychedelic, soviet cartoons, ‘The Music Box’ and ‘The Mystery of the Third Planet’. Zablotzka felt a need to express her emotions through drawing and describes her work as ‘elegant horror’. Patternbank loves her bold use of colour and her surreal, dreamlike depictions of sinister creatures. Take a peek at her Flickr pages.

Daniel Mackie – Art Deco and Ukiyo-e Influenced Animal Illustration

By Patternbank On January 11, 2013 · In Inspiration

These beautiful watercolour illustrations are by award winning watercolour artist and illustrator Daniel Mackie, who won “Best in Book” in the Creative Review Ilustration Annual 2011. The collection of art cards and prints started out with a loose theme of “animals in their natural habitat”, and ended up as the habitat being in the animal. You can go and meet Daniel if you’re around Greenwich Market in South East London on Saturday’s and Sunday’s. You can buy cards and prints tom his online shop here.

Maya Hayuk – Kaleidoscopic Artistry

By Patternbank On January 9, 2013 · In Inspiration, Print + Pattern

Ukrainian-American multi skilled artist Maya Hayuk has caught Patternbank’s eye this week . Bold colour and striking pattern are characteristic in her paintings, prints, designs, drawings and photography. Collaborating with other artists, Hayuk has produced large scale artworks in the form of murals, scattered globally from the USA to China. With film and music also featuring in her extensive portfolio, there’s a kaleidoscope of Hayuk’s creativity to be discovered online.

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.