Welcome to the Passion for Pattern Blog Hop. So happy to have you join us!
I hope you have had a chance to visit Anna Dents blog on the hop, just before mine.If you have arrived here and would like to start at the beginning, just click on the link here and you will begin at the lovely Claire Smillies blog- the talented designer and creator behind this blog hop.
Everyone involved in the hop is passionate about pattern. I have laughed many times when I have heard mention of seeing pattern in their sleep. I know this well! Designing prints and pattern is addictive-similiar to putting together pieces of a puzzle.
Pattern is all around us. If you stop and look at your surroundings you will discover it is everywhere. From the grain of bark on your front yard tree to the blooming flowers on your back deck. We are surrounded by pattern.
I have been fascinated by the colors,pattern and textures of nature forever. Most of my work is inspired by my surroundings and handcrafted by pen, paint, paper or photo.Lately I have been trying to stretch my imagination and work on lots of dfferent subject matter. Sometimes I just need a little help from my friend…
Sometimes I just need to get out on my bike to find a little inspiration, or at least think about getting out there.
Most of the time though my inspiration is found right in my very own backyard. Nature plays a very big role in my work.
Sometimes you just have to sit back and have fun. Many of my doodles have found their way into the digital world.
I am still unsure of what I would like to have my work featured on, but for now its very fun putting it on just about everything!
My vision is of a diverse portfolio that ties in all of my creative passions in an artful way.I am very excited, but have to keep telling myself – practice, patience, perseverance – it is all a very slow, but enjoyable process.One that I am approaching with eyes wide open!
Next up is the lovely Simi from Simi Designs. She has a wonderful sense of color and I look forward to having some of her work in my home one day. Hop on over here to visit her!
I hope you enjoy the very diverse and wonderful work of all those participating.
Thanks for popping by and pleased join me again soon. Lots of creative goodness being shared here ( and hopefully a new website soon!)
Fabulous Mock-ups Julie. I love your work.
Great post Julie, really like you bike design!
Spicy Ginger and Cherry Wood are gorgeous! and your designs most definitely suit cushions 🙂
I really love everything about spicy ginger! Fab! x
Julie – have you ever considered that you have a million “fabric designs” here – silk screen would be a terrific add on to your repetoire
OOOh Julie! Where do I start?!!! Your designs are so upmystreet! Love Spicy Ginger, Daisy Circles and the Bicycles, so gorgeous! And I agree, they would be PERFECT as fabrics. Feeling so inspired right now!
Fab work Julie..loveee the cliantro blues and spicy ginger and the mock ups…dont worry about the link :)..i did’nt know there were such close names!
Great blog and designs!
I love your work Julie, those bicycles are so sweet but I also love your florals.
Really enjoyed visiting your blog. Lovely work!
Gill
A fun post.
Great post Julie, love to see the way your patterning has evolved, is evolving! Love the spicy ginger pattern and the pillows…fab darling!
Oh my! I love all your work, especially the daisy circles! Thanks so much for sharing. xxxx
Hello lovely friend! Super stuff for your blog hop. Omg those pillows are Awesome. Beautiful work. Happy Sunday!
Julie, I love the colours in Cilantro Blues and your Spicy Ginger and Dasy Circles and your designs are all looking fabulous on the pillow mock-ups. I can definitely see them on fabrics and furnishings for certain. Lovely work!
Fantastic patterns! LOVE cherrywood!
Beautiful designs. I love those bikes and the Spicy Ginger. Great work. X
Love Daisy Circles! Such lovely organic shapes!
wow, hard to pick a favorite! keep going!!
Wow! Great designs! Love Spicy Ginger!
Nice work Julie! Your patterns are fun and playful and I would like some of them as pillows in my house! Keep at it and I am sure you will succeed.
I agree with Femi!! Hard to choose! Love seeing all these, you’ve been hiding them from us 😉
love your daisy circles, and your cushion mock-ups look fab! 🙂
You have been so hardworking Juile! I l am loving whimsical wood and cherry red… wait.. my favourite is Spicy ginger… I think it will make a great retro wallpaper for a room. Your designs always gives me a feeling of warmth with very lovely florals. Superb mock ups too 🙂
Nice blog! I really love the spicy ginger too… and the rest too!
Tina
Spicy Ginger yummy.
Hi Julie, and WOW! I am mesmerised by your designs. They are absolutely stunning.
Thanks for being a part of Blogtoberfest, hosted by Cathy aka {tinniegirl} last year. Thought you might be interested to know that we’re running it again in 2012. You can find all the info at: http://isawyoudancing.blogspot.com.au/p/blogtoberfest-2012.html
And we’re kicking off this Monday! Would love to see you there.
Kat xxx