Scratching the Surface

I have been wanting for years to learn how to create products with designs on them but only learned recently that it’s called “surface pattern design.”

Mostly, it began with fabrics. I was a fabric hoarder for a long time. I’m no longer as obsessed, but I still love fabric with unusual designs. As well, I love notebooks with gorgeous covers (and hoard notebooks, too). 

So, it was about time I learned how to do it. I only wish I had learned 20 years ago. I’m on my second intensive course on it and I absolutely love it. 

Here are some basic rosettes I’ve created in addition to a drawing of dogwood blossoms. They will need to be inked, colored, and vectorized. I can’t wait to make fabric, wallpaper, or other products with the designs! 

What do you think? Would you buy my products with this type of art on them? Tell me over at my blog.