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Pakayla Rae Biehn – Not Just Another Double Exposure Series

By Patternbank On July 30, 2012 · In Inspiration

When Patternbank first stubbled on these images on Pinterest we did a double take, first assuming they were another interpretation of the many double exposure photographs that seem to be everywhere at the moment. In fact when we took a closer look at Pakayal Rae Biehhns work on her website youshouldtakecare.com we discovered they are her own beautiful take on this much loved photo technique. Biehn uses oils and acrylics on canvas and paints life-like floral designs over some of her favourite images. The result is very convincing and where you can see her brush marks it makes for all the more interest.

Menswear Print Trends – Spring/Summer 2013 Part 1

By Patternbank On July 26, 2012 · In Catwalks, Print + Pattern

Patternbank breaks down the key print trends from the Menswear Spring/Summer 2013 catwalk shows held in London, Milan and Paris. Here we bring you a concise overview of the key looks sure to influence the season. This is the first instalment featuring six key print trend stories, Part 2 will follow shortly. Sign up for our Weekly Newsletter to be kept right up to date with all the latest stories.

Art School

Painted Pictures – Large Scale Abstract – Paint Explosions – Bauhaus Expression – Creative Mixtures – Digital Pattern – Patchwork Mix

Givenchy, Poul Brouwer, Ports 1961, Milharayasuhiro, Raf Simons, Jil Sander, Vivienne Westwood, Agi & Sam, Bernhard Willhelm Photos Via Fashionising.com

Ethnic Tribe

Bold Ethnic Imagery – Mixing Pattern – Ikat Expression – Classic Batik – Decorated Indonesia – Modern Tribe – Resist Dye Batik

Miharayasuhiro, Vivienne Westwood, John Richmond, Miharayasuhiro, Bernhard Willhelm, Yohji Yamamoto, Henrik Vibskov, Missoni, Phillip Lim Photos via Fashionising.com

Check Mate

Country Gent – Over scaled Plaids – Graph and Grid-Like Checks – Classic Tartans

Thom Browne, Daks, Junya Watanabe Man, Shaun Samson, John Galliano, Poul Brouwer, Pringle of Scotland, Moschino, Dries Van Noten Photos Via Fashionising.com

Printed Outerwear

Foulard Motifs – Border Details – Pattern Layering – Printed Suiting – Small Scale Geometrics

Ann Demeulemeester, Burberry Prorsum, Roccobarocco, Burberry Prosum, Etro, Versace Photos via Fashionising.com

Indigo Denim

Batik Patterning – Woven Indigo Ikats – Bleach Effects – Denim Mixes – Shades Blues – Collaged Pattern

Etro, Missoni, Phillip Lim, Roccobarrocco, Louis Vuitton, Phillip Lim, Richard Nicoll, Diesel Black Gold Photos via Fashionising.com

New Camouflage

Camouflage and Skins Mix – Garments Covered – Allover Camouflage – Floral Camouflage – Suited Camouflage

Dries Van Noten, Kenzo, Dries Van Noten, Kenzo, John Galliano, Dirk Birkkermbergs, Marc Jacobs, Pringle of Scotland, Qasimi Homme Photos via Fashionising.com

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Ryan Pickart’s Beautiful Models

By Patternbank On July 23, 2012 · In Inspiration

Patternbank love Ryan Pickart’s paintings of beautiful models with backgrounds of painted wallpaper florals and textured paint effects. Even their garments are adorned with some wonderful patterns in tasteful pale hues of rosebud pink, peach, sky blue and a golden glow. You can see more of his work at ryanpickart.blogspot.co.uk

Catwalk Print Trends – Cruise / Resort Pre Spring/Summer 2013 Part 1

By Patternbank On July 19, 2012 · In Catwalks

Patternbank breaks down the key print trends from the Cruise/Resort Pre Spring 2013 catwalk Shows. These shows are a great insight into the upcoming Spring/Summer 2013 catwalk shows (which we’ll also be covering). Here we bring you a concise overview of the most influential print trends emerging from these recent Resort shows. This is the first instalment featuring six key print trend stories, Part 2 will follow shortly. Sign up to our Newsletter to find out when part 2 is live on the site.

Abstract Pattern

Oil Paint Expression – Loosely Rendered Pattern – Marbling and Mineral pattern references – Freshly Painted form – Movement Lines – Unexpected Brights

Monique Lhuillier, Issey Miyake, Issey Miyake, John Galliano, TSE, Christopher Kane, Preen, Josie Natori. Photos Via Fashionising.com

Border Decor

Dissected Border Prints – Stripes in Border format – Intense Border use – Deconstructed Paisley Print Elements – Enlarged Border detail – New Forms of Engineered Prints – Repositioned pattern structures – Baroque Border prints

Carolina Herrera, Roberto Cavalli, Celine, Antonio Berardi, Etro, Anna Sui, Nanette Lepore, Anna Sui, Givenchy. Photos Via Fashionising.com

Brushed Statements

Subtle Art Brush Strokes – Paint Dabs – Oil Paint Textures – Bold & Bright Colour Hues – Fun Paint statements – Gradient Colour effects – Single Stroke Brush Marks – Brush Movement Marks – Textured Brush Patterns - Mixed scale brush work

Emporio Armani, Gabriele Colangelo, Tribune Standard, Carolina Herrera, Christopher Kane, Christopher Kane. Photos Via Fashionising.com

Ethnic Energy

Native American References – Twisted Cultures – Tribal Reworks with Folkloric inspirations – Energetic visuals – Vibrant Brights – Summer Ikat looks

Bibhu Mohapatra, Mara Hoffman, Tory Burch, Versace, Altuzarra, BCBG Max Azria, Altuzarra, Thakoon, BCBG Max Azria. Photos Via Fashionising.com

Intense Bloom

Mid Scale Florals – Powerful, Bold Colour Plays – Vivid Color mixes – Saturated Prints & Botanical Studies – Tropical References – Overgrown Country Gardens Studies – 60s Vibe Florals

Preen, Francesco Scognamiglio, Alice + Olivia, Barbara Tfank, Gucci, Stella McCartney, Mother of Pearl, Moschino, Marc Jacobs. Photos Via Fashionising.com

Monochrome Impact

Stark Contrasting Patterns – Optical Plays – Floral mixed with Geometric Prints – Structure and linear form visuals – High contrast statements – Chevron and Stripe Abstract Prints

Balmain, Rachel Roy, C’N'C Costume National, Anna Sui, Emilio Pucci, Antonio Marras. Photos Via Fashionising.com

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Leslie Shows – High-Viscosity Lithic Form, With Carbon Freeze

By Patternbank On July 16, 2012 · In Inspiration

Leslie Shows’ landscapes are like nothing you’ve ever seen before, in her latest works she subtly uses ink, acrylic, Mylar, Plexiglass, sand, crushed glass, canvas and engraving on aluminium to create the most incredible pieces of art. The titles are no less impressive ‘View From the West of High-Viscosity Lithic Form, With Carbon Freeze’. Leslie Shows’ work has been exhibited at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Orange County Museum of Art, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, and the 2011 Mercosul Biennial in Porto Alegre, Brazil. For more of her truly inspiring work go to leslieshows.com

Geoffrey Todd Smith – Jigsaw Puzzles, Video Games and Doodling

By Patternbank On July 16, 2012 · In Inspiration

Trying to discover the inspiration behind certain artworks sometimes remains a mystery but Chicago based artist Geoffrey Todd Smith’s work draws heavily from personal experiences. The paintings evoke moments from pop culture, recent art history, and activities from his life, such as, video games, Jigsaw puzzles, doodling, fashion, wall paper, sticker collections and board games. We love the carefully drawn series of small geometric shapes and brightly coloured images drawn with gel pens on a variety of coloured papers and collaged elements painted in gouache. You can see more of his mesmerizing patterns at western exhibitions.com

Surreal Collage Compositions – Beth Hoeckel

By Patternbank On July 15, 2012 · In Inspiration

After visiting the recent Bread & Butter show in Berlin, the Patternbank team saw that photographic prints are still featuring strong for Spring/Summer 2013 graphics. Colourful, surreal prints are still a main focus for many brands for next summer. With this in mind we thought we’d share these imaginary photo collage prints from Beth Hoeckel. Mixing realist and surrealist Hoeckel’s work plays with the juxtaposition between foreground and background objects. Baltimore based Hoeckel is a collage artist and photographer who loves the control of real paper, ink and adhesive.

Multiple Exposure Portraits 2.0 – Christoffer Relander

By Patternbank On July 13, 2012 · In Inspiration

These amazing portraits are the work of graphic designer and self-taught Finnish photographer Christoffer Relander. The Patternbank team were stunned by his creative experimentation that generate these double and triple exposure images. Heavy contrast adjustment help blend nature and human form in these fascinating photo artworks. Using his trusted Nikon D700 and some skillful work in iLightroom editing suite, Relander creates a series of beautifully captivating statements.