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Imperfect Printed Charm – Charlotte Farmer

By Patternbank On September 5, 2012 · In Inspiration

These beautifully crafted screen prints are the work of fine art print maker Charlotte Farmer. Charlotte studied Fine Art Printmaking at Cheltenham and Gloucester college, followed a few years later by a masters degree in Communication Design, specialising in illustration at Central St Martins, graduating in 2006. She describes her work as a combination of low tech printing methods, small intense detail, contrasted with mistakes, imperfections & a bit of more gestural mark making. See more of her work at charlotte-farmer.co.uk

Lisa A Frank – Nature of Pattern

By Patternbank On September 5, 2012 · In Inspiration

These beautiful photographic patterns are constructed from daily snapshots that Lisa A Frank takes while walking in the woods, then the images are “sewn” together through extreme image layering and masking. From the Artists Statement “Choosing to focus on natural elements that are not commonly appreciated or used for decorative purposes, my artwork is connected to the “wildness” in nature even as it is taming it by the cre-ation of formal patterning. Creating a context for connection, it is my purpose to draw the viewer into a local world as it hasn’t been seen before – charged with wonder – rich, complex and changeable while being inclusive and accessible.” For more of these wonderful and magical patterns check out Lisa A Frank Photography.

Magical Mystery Illustration Tour – Scott Balmer

By Patternbank On August 30, 2012 · In Graphics

Long ago when mobile phones were the size of houses and the closest thing to the internet was the loading screens on a zx spectrum. There was a kid who could almost always be found scribbling away. Conjuring up imagery of anything and everything from hyper advanced cars to magnificent beasts. That kid was Scott Balmer. After graduating from Duncan of Jordanstone college of Art & Design in Scotland, Balmer started life as a freelance illustrator and has never looked back since. Patternbank is digging Scott’s trippy graphic explorations in colour and pattern. With clients like Umbro, The Guardian, Howies and The New York Times magazine already tapping into his creative mindset, he’s definitely one to watch. See more of his illustration portfolio here.

Kateryna Bilokur – Detail in Folk Art Florals

By Patternbank On August 29, 2012 · In Inspiration

Kateryna Vasylivna Bilokur was a Ukrainian folk artist born in the village of Bohdanivka, Kiev region in 1900. Kateryna loved to paint flowers and you can see from these paintings how she became known for her interest in nature. The intricate detail of her paintings and subtle colours that appear to fade into the distance are just beautiful. Katerina Bilokur died June 9, 1961. Her creativity has won her general recognition and she was given the honourable title of Peoples’s Artist of the Ukrainian. For more stunning floral inspiration see wikipaintings.org

Secret Gardens – Moon Beom

By Patternbank On August 28, 2012 · In Inspiration

From a series titled ‘Secret Gardens’ these ghostly, almost other-wordly paintings reflect the spontaneity of nature and landscapes – as well as echoing traditional Korean figurative painting. An endless space is created by organic flowing structures and soft washes of primary colour floating and falling off the canvas. See Moon Beom’s amazing paintings for yourself, at the Saatchi Gallery – currently exhibiting in ‘Korean Eye’

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Embroidered Wonderland – Laura Mckellar

By Patternbank On August 26, 2012 · In Inspiration

Illustrator, photographer and graphic designer Laura Mckellar, has captivated Patternbank with her quirky 50’s style black and white photographs, embellished with colourful appliqué and embriodery. With Melbourne roots and born into a family of artists and photographers, her childhood was spent experimenting with photography and art which lead to five years of training as a graphic designer. See more of her work on her website.

Typographical Fun Statements – Andy Smith

By Patternbank On August 23, 2012 · In Graphics

Mixing humour with beautifully hand crafted typography is where illustrator Andy Smith excels. The Patternbank team love his quirky offbeat type statements that have real energy and impact. Smith studied at the University of Brighton and the Royal College of Art and now lives by the sea in Hastings, East Sussex. We first spotted his work at Pick Me Up(contemporary art fair) at Somerset House and have continued to follow his inspiring work. See more of his work here at asmithillustration.com

Robert Colquhoun – Transparent Dreamlike Worlds

By Patternbank On August 21, 2012 · In Inspiration

We love these deep, layered, dreamlike works by London based Freelance Illustrator and Graphic Designer Robert Colquhoun. The muted colours and complex textures with the often indistinguishable transparent images draw you in to Robert’s world. Check his website out, you can also buy some of these great prints on Society6.