Thursday, February 18, 2010

Patterned Plumage

I have a slight obsession with patterns and surface design.
One day I would love to create wallpaper, fabric,
and perhaps a plate service.
In this digital world it just might be possible.
Spoonflower  is an incredible digital fabric service.
I think it would be such fun to explore the possibilities.

16 comments:

  1. annamaria potamitiFebruary 18, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    Sounds like an awesome opportunity! I can definitely see the plates and such too!It would be marvelous I am sure- all of it- you are so amazingly talented-
    Annamaria xx

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  2. holly aka gollyFebruary 18, 2010 at 11:35 AM

    Hello Annamaria! It is just so exciting that services like spoonflower are out there. It makes printing on fabric accessible to anyone who wants to give it a try! It's certainly on my wish list.

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  3. caroline/oh chalet!February 18, 2010 at 1:39 PM

    these are beautiful, holly, :)

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  4. LauraFebruary 18, 2010 at 2:04 PM

    i love the paintings, such hopeful spring colors. and anything you put your images and designs on would be an inspiration!

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  5. holly aka gollyFebruary 18, 2010 at 2:36 PM

    Thank you Caroline and Laura! Can you tell I am pining for warmer weather? I'm a little tired of grey days, muddy paw prints and dirty snow.

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  6. MooseFebruary 18, 2010 at 2:47 PM

    Do it!!! Spoonflower is one of my mom's favorites when she turns an illustration into fabric.
    Tail Wags to All.
    ~moose

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  7. denise nestorFebruary 18, 2010 at 3:23 PM

    these would be perfect for fabrics and wallpapers etc, you should definitely look into it! Of course they're still just beautiful as they are holly :) The colours and delicate detail is always perfect.

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  8. holly aka gollyFebruary 18, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    Moose, Good to know! Denise, Thank you for the encouragement!

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2010 at 4:46 PM

    I see turtles and turtle shells in your future. They provide a wide variety of colors and patterns for your paintings.Maybe frogs too for your summer collection. Guillermo

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  10. vivienne straussFebruary 18, 2010 at 5:00 PM

    That's a fantasy of mine as well, would love to just design patterns all day long!

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  11. holly aka gollyFebruary 18, 2010 at 5:15 PM

    Guillermo, Dad, I know that's you!
    Turtles. Frogs.
    ; D

    Vivienne, Your work is so amazing, I think your patterns would make the most incredible fabric or wallpaper or clothing too!

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  12. PatFebruary 18, 2010 at 6:02 PM

    These are exquisite.

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  13. holly aka gollyFebruary 19, 2010 at 2:18 PM

    Thank you Pat!

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  14. Poet LadyFebruary 19, 2010 at 2:32 PM

    Surface patterns! What a marvelous idea. And to think technology has provided you with even more opportunity to share your amazing art.... The art of possibility!

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  15. Gloria Freshley Art and DesignFebruary 20, 2010 at 11:28 PM

    I somehow missed the notification of this post in my reading list. Just now discovered it! The leaves are beautiful! You could have your first fabric from Spoonflower in your home in a matter of weeks-- or maybe even days. You should definitely do it! :)

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  16. holly aka gollyFebruary 21, 2010 at 11:36 AM

    Thank you Poet Lady!

    Gloria, Thank you too! I love the patterns in your work as well! I'm really thinking about it - perhaps an upholstered piece. We'll see. It would be so much fun.

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