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Amy Wilson Faville – Patterned Shopping Carts

By Patternbank On May 8, 2013 · In Print + Pattern

Focusing on the beauty in a jumble of fabrics, blankets, bags and a random collection of goods, Californian based artist, Amy Wilson Faville has photographed shopping carts used by homeless people in San Francisco’s Mission District, to create mixed media constructions. The combination of drawing and collage mixed with random pattern and colour, mirrors the nature of these curious moving homes. Despite the sadness of their haphazard lives, Faville has depicted a certain beauty in her depiction of their belongings and mobile possessions. Faville was artist-in-residence at Recology San Francisco from June – September 2012, you can see more of her work here and other artists too.

Modern Day Pop Art Beauty – Sandra Chevrier

By Patternbank On May 6, 2013 · In Inspiration

Patternbank are loving the bold illustrations of Montreal based artist Sandra Chevrier. Her portraits are brought to life by combining familiar iconic comic book characters with strong brush work. The refreshing use of collage techniques mixed with the multicoloured comic book art gives real impact in these stunning illustrations. See more of her explorations with paper and paint at sandrachevrier.com

Christina K – Etherial Illustration

By Patternbank On May 2, 2013 · In Inspiration

Athens born illustrator Christina K, uses a blend of both traditional and and digital mark making techniques in creating these insightful illustrations. Patternbank loves her sensitive approach to detail and her striking use contrast with monochrome fine line and flashes of vibrant colour. Her work has been featured in high profile publications such as Vogue and Elle, and her extensive client list includes Levi’s, Chanel and Ted Baker. See more from Christina K on Début Art.

Santtu Mustonen – Organic Analog Digital

By Patternbank On May 1, 2013 · In Inspiration

Santtu Mustonen is a Finnish illustrator living and working in Helsinki and Amsterdam. Organic patterns, natural science and movement inspire his work, which combines handcrafted and analog textures in a digital space. He animates various textures and visual imagery by using a three-dimensional modeling program to alter the space and sense of motion within his dynamic illustrations. Santtu, who studied graphic and industrial design at the university of arts and design in Helsinki and the Gerrit Rietfeld Academie in Amsterdam, aspires to broaden the field of illustration using this innovative technique. Check more of his great work here.

Bristol Affordable Art Fair 2013 – Artist Highlights

By Patternbank On April 30, 2013 · In Inspiration

The Patternbank team visited Bristol’s Affordable Art Fair at Brunel’s Old Station last weekend. The Affordable Art Fair’s formula is simple, yet unique: a relaxed, inspiring environment and lots of good quality contemporary art. In this post we give a quick snapshot of our favorite finds whilst walking the show. Check the website for more information on exhibiting artists and galleries and dates for other cites the fair is visiting.

Antlers Gallery

Charles Emerson – Rose Sanderson @ Antlers Gallery

Harlequin Gallery and The Marle Gallery

Clare Schimdt Norris @ Harlequin Gallery, Emma Forrester @ The Marle Gallery

Fourwalls Contemporary Art

Myung Nam An – Becky Blair @ Fourwalls Contemporary Art

Katherine Harvey – Light and Water

By Patternbank On April 30, 2013 · In Inspiration

When Katherine Harvey meticulously applies paint to canvas, she’s able to reproduce the dramatic quality a camera creates on a slow shutter speed. These paintings of light show movement and vibrancy with flashes of coloured brushstrokes creating an energetic pattern. Katherine inspires a more serene emotion from her jewel like, water inspired artworks. On close inspection they’re a beautiful collection of parallel brushstrokes, but viewed at distance her application of paint and colour creates the magical effect of gazing through a waterfall. Visit her website to learn more about her ethos and to see her amazing collection of plastic bottle installations.

I Am Your Exotic Bird – Tracy Potts

By Patternbank On April 29, 2013 · In Inspiration

We love these mixed media artworks by Australian artist Tracy Potts, she mixes crochet, knitting, sewing and paint onto canvas in a completely captivating and eccentric way. She graduated from the University of South Australia with a Fine Arts degree majoring in printmaking and this certainly shows in her work. Love it – you can check a few more of here pieces at the Anita Traverso Gallery.

Eugène Séguy – Science and Textiles

By Patternbank On April 26, 2013 · In Inspiration

Eugène Séguy (1890 – 1985) was a French entomologist who published many portfolios of illustrations and designs from the turn of the century to the 1930s who worked in both the Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles. Séguy wanted to use his artistic skill to glorify the sublime beauty of nature, creating what he called a ‘world of sumptuous forms and colours.’ He then transformed these beautiful illustrations into textile designs. Incredible – see more here.