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Wonder Science – Klari Reis

By Patternbank On May 14, 2013 · In Inspiration

San Francisco-based artist Klari Reis is creating a new Petri dish painting every day in 2013 for her Daily Dish project. Klari uses the creative process of both painting and science in this mesmerising project. Patternbank love the unnatural but beautiful textures, shapes and random pattern Reis is creating in this optical exploration. See more of her Petri dish art here.

Paris Fashion Week – Autumn/Winter 2013/14 – Print & Pattern Highlights – Part 1

By Patternbank On March 8, 2013 · In Catwalks

Patternbank brings you the highlights from Paris A/W 2013/14 Fashion Week. This is the first instalment where we have selected designers showing key print trends for Autumn/Winter 2013/14. Watch out for Part 2 which will follow shortly.

Chalayan A/W 2013/14

Painted Brushwork – Decaying Textures – Cracked Effects – Torn and Distressed Surfaces – Igneous Rock Prints – Peeling and Worn Paint

Chalayan photos via Vogue.co.uk

Dries Van Noten A/W 2013/14

William Morris Inspired Prints – Distressed Textured Surfaces – Opulent Paisley Motifs – Old Fashioned Cricket Blazer Stripes – Fringes and Feathers – Delicate Floral Engravings

Dries Van Noten photos via Vogue.co.uk

Lanvin A/W 2013/14

Shadowed Insect Prints – Silhouetted Simplicity – Botanical Engravings – Large Scale Single Blooms

Lanvin photos via vogue.co.uk

Balenciaga A/W 2013/14

Shiny and Cracked Surfaces – Tonal and Monochromatic – Fractured and Earthquake Markings – Mottled and Marbled – Black and White Palettes

Balenciaga photos via Vogue.co.uk

Maison Martin Margiela A/W 2013/14

Over-scaled Paint Brush Marks – Fractured Slogan Graphics – Pieced Together Patchwork – Heavy Yarn Creations – Macrame and knitted

Maison Martin Margiela photos via Vogue.co.uk

Issey Miyake A/W 2013/14

Tartan Variations – Colour-blocked Plaids – Pixellated Palettes – Technicolor Stripes – Chequered Patterns

Issey Miyake photos via Vogue.co.uk

Sonia Rykiel A/W 2013/14

Creative Motifs – Shadowed Imagery – Subtle Over-lays – Variations in Scale Play – Simplified Pattern – Minimal Colour use

Sonia Rykiel photos via Vogue.co.uk

Manish Arora A/W 2013/14

Tribal Psychedelic – Fused Photographic Landscapes and Skys – New Age Tribal Prints - Engineered Layouts – Fading and Merging Imagery

Manish Arora phots via Vogue.co.uk

Première Vision + Indigo – Spring/Summer 2014 – Print Trend Report PDF Download

By Patternbank On March 4, 2013 · In Trend Forecasts

In this new extensive PDF report, Patternbank brings you the essential Spring/Summer 2014 print trend information seen at February’s Première Vision and Indigo shows in Paris. Our trend team were on hand to capture all the seasonal key points from the show. This report brings you the key print trend insights from the show, making this report an indispensable intelligence tool for your seasonal print developments.

12 Première Vision print trends for Spring/Summer 2014
47 pages of inspirational print forecast intelligence
Over 130 on trend hand-picked images
Indigo Salon Spring/Summer 2014 Print Trend Themes
Première Vision Colour trends for S/S 2014 with TCX Pantone references
Clean and visually inspiring layout
£25 (approx. $38) via PayPal

This 47 page report includes 12 inspirational print trends :-

Contemporary Ikats / Tribal Geometries / Earth & Cracks / Ready for Flight / Fantastic Aqua Life / Fantastic Safari / Horizon Lines/ Stripy Flowers / Exotic Aviary / Folkloric Mix / Strong Shadows / Teeming Vegetation

Whether you are a small print studio, independent freelance designer, manufacturer or clothing line, this extensive report will give you a real insight into the most important print trends for Spring/Summer 2014. This new improved PDF report will be your essential seasonal aid for your new print developments and colour direction.

£25 (approx. $38) via PayPal

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be sent to the email address associated with your PayPal account.

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.

Edward Burtynsky – Nature Transformed Through Industry

By Patternbank On October 31, 2012 · In Inspiration

Nature transformed through industry is a predominant theme in Edward’s work, as he says on his website “These images are meant as metaphors to the dilemma of our modern existence; they search for a dialogue between attraction and repulsion, seduction and fear. We are drawn by desire – a chance at good living, yet we are consciously or unconsciously aware that the world is suffering for our success. Our dependence on nature to provide the materials for our consumption and our concern for the health of our planet sets us into an uneasy contradiction. For me, these images function as reflecting pools of our times.” For more of Edward’s exceptional and poignant photographs visit his website.

The Beautiful Complexity of Nature – Bryan Nash Gill

By Patternbank On October 14, 2012 · In Inspiration

Bryan Nash Gill’s strikingly beautiful prints reveal the true complexity of nature through the growth patterns of tree trunks. Gill cuts massive cross-sections of tree trunks, meticulously inks the surface and then transfers the ink on to handmade paper revealing these beautiful prints. For more of Gill’s captivating studies of nature including abstract sculptures, works on paper, and installations check out bryannashgill.com

Tosha Albor – Primordial Expression

By Patternbank On October 7, 2012 · In Inspiration

These amazingly powerful, experimental drawings and paintings are the creations of Tosha Albor. Tosha is a visual artist born in Manila and currently based in San Francisco. She completed a BTEC in Fine Art at the University for the Creative Arts in Canterbury, UK. In her work she embrasses the act of construction and deconstruction, with the addition of mark-making and free flowing narratives being another important factor driving her paintings. See more of her work on her site toshaalbor.com

Paris Fashion Week – Spring/Summer 2013 – Print Trend Highlights

By Patternbank On October 5, 2012 · In Catwalks

Patternbank brings you the key print highlights from the recent Paris Fashion Week catwalk shows. In this report we’ve edited down the strongest print trend highlights for Spring/Summer 2013. Dont miss our final complete SS 2013 Print trend report, covering New York, London, Milan and Paris Fashion Week which we will be live next week.

Tsumori Chisato S/S 2013

Painted Expression – Hand Painted Landscapes -Native American Visual References – Painted Zig-zag patterns – Deep Saturated colour – Free Spirited Illustration – Colour blocking

Tsumori Chisato photos via Fashionising.com

Chalayan S/S 2013

Photo Fractured prints – Large Scale Digital Prints - Abstracted Pattern forms – Intense Colour blasts – Futuristic Edge – Folded Fabric patterns – Overprinted Floral statements

Chalayan photos via Fashionising.com

Cedric Charlier S/S 2013

Refined Brush Marks – Geometric Form – Engineered Pattern placements – Stripes and Bold brushed pattern - Texture through Brushed paint – Light Grounds

Cedric Charlier photos via Fashionising.com

Hermes S/S 2013

Linear and Subtle Hawaiian Landscape Visuals – Geometric and Optical plays – Tropical Palm and Plant life studies – Mosaic Prints – Tropical Scarf prints

Hermes photos via Fashionising.com

Dries Van Noten S/S 2013

Printed Organza – Clashing Plaid mash-ups – Midscale Faded Florals – Non Digital Screen Prints – Layered prints – Large Brushmark floral motifs – Pattern Mixes

Dries Van Noten photos via Fashionising.com

Kenzo S/S 2013

Japanese Jungle prints – Oversized Leopard Skin references – Botanical and Tiger print statements – Photographic Junglescape – Abstract Animal prints

Kenzo photos via Fashionising.com

Manish Arora S/S 2013

Embellished Jewel pattern prints – Bracelets and Necklaces visuals - Photo-Printed patterns – Tiger and Temple Visuals – Ornate & Decorative – Ceramic Painted Imagery – Indian and Middle Eastern pattern plays

Manish Arora photos via Fashionising.com

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