Over and Over: A Catalog of Hand-Drawn Patterns

by Mike Perry

Pattern can be derived from many sources, if we remember to look closely. While patterns have been around forever, there'sa recent movement, a tendency among designers, to allow patterns to animate their work with colorful and exuberant complexity. Over and Over: A Catalog of Hand-Drawn Patterns collects groundbreaking work from fifty of today's most talented designers who create patterns by hand and use them in their work in inventive and innovative ways. From Deanne Cheuk's patterns that adorn current fashion to those of Robin Cameron that explore her interest in art to Garrett Morin's patterns that arose from an exercise for a character called Eloie, the examples in this book push the boundaries of the traditional concept of what a pattern is. The selected works are often not an end result but the beginning of something else, of something bigger and broader. While the computer is sometimes involved in the production of patterns, the hand-drawn element is always evident in the uniqueness of these works. Featuring more than 250 vibrant and exciting patterns, Over and Over explores this magic on every single page and will inspire designers everywhere.

Genres: Design, Nonfiction, Art, Art Design, Crafts

253 pages, Paperback

First published August 4, 2008

Reviews

[Jamil · Rating 3 out of 5]

more hand-drawn design goodness from the author of Hand Job. Noah Butkus, Robin Cameron, Deanne Cheuk, Mario Hugo, Damien Correll, Ray Fenwick, Dan Funderburgh, Kirk Hiatt, Luke Ramsey, etc. etc. Crack for yr eyes!

[Parka · Rating 5 out of 5]

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I've reviewed a few books on patterns, and they are always refreshing. Over and Over is not exception.

The beautiful cover enticed me to pick it up actually. It's a 256-page paperback with everything printed non-glossy.

There's a great variety of fun looking patterns, all hand-drawn by the 55 artists featured. Everything has that organic and traditional feel, as with hand drawn art. They are all visually captivating and unique.

If you work with patterns, this book should be a good resource for new ideas.

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Saw this at the NGV Shop and I knew I had to have it! It's a follow-up of Perry's "Hand Job: A Catalogue of Type". Gorgeous, innovative patterns from a series of artists and designers. Inspired stuff, truly!

[Trisha · Rating 4 out of 5]

The designs ecompass several different taste preferences, and I found at least four that were really impressive. Others, not so much. Definitely a great place to start for ideas and inspiration, though.

[Ashleigh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Its safe to say that I want all of Mike Perry's books on my shelf! I got this one from the library and I just love it. It is filled to the brim with incredibly inspirational images and its just an all round lovely book. Even the feel of the pages is nice. Definitely on my to buy list.

[Ainsley · Rating 4 out of 5]

A catalogue of hand-drawn prints, patterns, and graphics by contemporary artists. Wicked cool.

[Joanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book got me doodling again