So here we are! Welcome to a New Year and getting off to a flying start with a superb Let's Fly themed 'Blog hop'!
My name is Gill Eggleston for those of you who may not know of me. I work under the name Pattern Addict as a textile, surface pattern designer and illustrator.
On the back of compiling The Little White Book of Surface Pattern Designers, which launched on Monday; I was given the honour of taking pole position for the blog hop.
POLITE NOTE: SHOULD YOU FIND ANY BROKEN LINKS EN ROUTE TO THE NEXT BLOG PLEASE CLICK THE BLOG PARTICIPANT LIST ABOVE TO LOCATE THE NEXT BLOG TO VISIT- THE DESIGNER WILL BE MOST APPRECIATIVE THAT YOU TOOK THE TIME.
After your visit here, you will then be lead on (via a link at the bottom) to the second blogpost - that of MaJo: MaJo has also been responsible for creating the 'Let's Fly' butterfly logo for the bloghop that you can see to the right of the page - so here is a little 'thank you' to MaJo for her time spent doing that for us all. The bloghop will be closed by Lisa Rivas.
Everyone who is taking part in the blog hop is working to the same Let's Fly brief, kindly
created by Rosie-Dekker-Martinez of Believe Creative Studio.
The theme is about how all the designers and bloggers taking part today are on their first journey/flight into new careers as surface pattern designers. As part of this theme and in celebration of 2013 we are also all incorporating the Pantone colour of the year - Emerald 17-5641 TCX into our collections.
As a start point for my design I found a lovely mood board on the Pantone site - whilst I drew a little inspiration for colour combination for my 'Let's Fly' collection, I have tweaked it a little but it does
The theme is about how all the designers and bloggers taking part today are on their first journey/flight into new careers as surface pattern designers. As part of this theme and in celebration of 2013 we are also all incorporating the Pantone colour of the year - Emerald 17-5641 TCX into our collections.
As a start point for my design I found a lovely mood board on the Pantone site - whilst I drew a little inspiration for colour combination for my 'Let's Fly' collection, I have tweaked it a little but it does
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| Energise mood board courtesy of Pantone.com |
In addition, I was quite intrigued to see how closely it related to the gemstone itself in tone...
Looking at the above beautiful, cut emeralds above it is quite a close match!!
Anyhow, onto the design brief of 'Let's Fly'.....and Pantone 17-5641 TCX Emerald.
This brief had me thinking about my current situation and how I might reflect that within a design for my blog post. The resulting design is now the 'hero' of a collection called "Quirky Bird - learning to fly" in a new design style that I have been working on just recently and haven't made widely public until now -I hope it comes over as I wanted it to be: fun, illustrative and even more exciting for me with 'watercolour' effects! Au revoir flat colour...
"Quirky bird_Learning to Fly"
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"Quirky bird_In a flap"
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"Quirky bird_up,up and away"
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So this 'quirky bird' who is 'learning to fly' represents me and my ever-evolving ambitions (both creatively and personally): so let's just say I am currently in pre-flight mode (the fasten seat belts signs are on) but I am not quite off the ground yet plus, there is an odd bit of flapping going on here and there on which direction to set off in; something that I am sure anyone in the same position has experienced or is experiencing!
Whilst I am (and always will be) a textile designer with a mad passion for colour, pattern and fabrics, I am more than keen to move further into illustrative design, therefore, one of my major goals for this year is to seriously start creating and licensing collections of illustrative designs. (Et Voila! I have put it there now so now I have to start to put some plans in motion).
So, on a final note and moreover, keeping the momentum going regarding the new emerald colour, I found this image of unrefined emerald from a Colombian mine (Muzo) - which is the place for emerald mining from what I gather - isn't it glorious!? What a colour!
Whilst I am (and always will be) a textile designer with a mad passion for colour, pattern and fabrics, I am more than keen to move further into illustrative design, therefore, one of my major goals for this year is to seriously start creating and licensing collections of illustrative designs. (Et Voila! I have put it there now so now I have to start to put some plans in motion).
So, on a final note and moreover, keeping the momentum going regarding the new emerald colour, I found this image of unrefined emerald from a Colombian mine (Muzo) - which is the place for emerald mining from what I gather - isn't it glorious!? What a colour!
And there you have it, a nifty, yet, tenuous link between 'emerald' and the next blog on from here: that of Maria Jose Bautista V who is a vibrant Colombian designer living in Europe...
So before you leave, I will say thank you for calling in to have a look and wish you every success.
Please feel free to comment/make contact etc. and enjoy your onward bloghopping experience!
Pattern Addict x
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"Quirky bird_which direction?" copyright 2013 all rights reserved Pattern Addict |
Pattern Addict x
55 comments:
Fantastic work Gill and a great post :)
Love this style Gill, lovely work!
I love your 'new' style Gill-those birds are too cute!
Sweet birds! Love the texture! Really makes it something special. Lesley
Fanatastic opening and amazing patterns, LoVE the texture, has been great collaborating with you! you are wonderful
Rosie Martinez-Dekker
Thought I'd be the first to comment (was wrong!)..love the whole post, and your birds are truly quirky. Fabulous work, Gill! xx
Wow, great work Gill and a fantastic start to this blog hop! Love the birds and LOVE the watercolors. Can't wait to see your new blog style using it!
yeah! love the fan pattern!
I love the fan design, excellent. Great start x
Great designs Gill! Good luck with the Bloghop everybody!! I can't wait to read on : ).
LOVE the new watercolor style that you've used here...fantastic Gill!!
Beautiful Gill! Absolutely love your new style and can see those designs going far, well done and keep up the good work =)
Oh "Quirky bird_In a flap" is gorgeous, love, love, love! Great patterns Gill :)
Loving your new hero - quirky bird :D
Gill, OMG, what can I say that is not obvious? The birds are stunning, obvious. The watercolour and "handmade" feeling is remarkable, obvious. The palette you chose is eye catching, obvious. So on and so for. The english is a gem and the writing style reveals a talented writer as well. Shall I add obvious too?
Sorry for reapeating myself. You're a talent resourceful generous fellow. Thank you for all the efforts on making our precious white first stone and for help us fly.
Besos.
Love the quirky birds!! especially 'learning to fly'!!
Gill, these are wonderful! Looking forward to what 2013 will bring!
Absolutely fabulous post in every sense of the word and info.
I just love your Quirky Bird and to see her or him as the launching bird in this hop. I am sure he or she will fly all the way around the world with a little bit of hopping.
Bravo for all these beautiful designs!
Gill- love your post and your work. Best of luck with your new venture! Emerald looks so much better with a bit of texture doesnt it? Look forward to seeing more of your "new" work! Julie
Wow, what gorgeous texture Gill! Looks fantastic! Look forward to seeing your updated website soon!
I love your birds and blog hopping!
Great work Gill! Your birds are so adorable and quirky... Just how I feel some times along the way. I love your new watercolor style :)
Keep going. I'm sure you'll soon become a Master Pilot!
cute and quirky! Can I have those emeralds?
Beautiful collection, Gill. I love the texture and water-colory feel of the birds. Well Done! Karen H
Amazingly beautiful birdies! Thanks Gill for opening the blog hop with a bang...
Those quirky birds are just great Gill... good luck x
I would share them if I owned them...mind you they are the most expensive of all gemstones so perhaps I would have to think about it!
I love it! It is so interesting to see the process, thanks for sharing and for doing the blog hop, nice to meet you!
Thank you and thanks for stopping by :)
This was my first stop on log in. a fantastic start for the day as my eyes had gotten a goode breakfast from your designs. So free and so warm giving!
LOVE your quirky birds Gill!
Love the quirky birds Gill
Wonderful designs! I have a soft spot for bird motifs and you did such a fantastic job capturing their whimsy! Good luck in 2013!
The Quirky bird theme is terrific and you're giving me a new appreciation for emerald green, a color I tend to avoid. It will be a pleasure to continue on and meet the other designers as well. Best of luck with your website redesign and future plans.
Love what I see, beautiful work, Gill!
Brilliant start and loving your use of Emerald x
Beautiful work, specially your "Quirky bird_In a flap" designs. I really like that on.
Love these birds, especially the last one with the wings down, saying goodbye. So sweet, they have such personality, and fabulous color combination too.
Love your quirky birds Gill! And your new style, wishing you the very best and much success in 2013!
Beautiful birds, do love the watercolor effect! oooooo love the fans too!
Happy 2013!
Gill, those birds, oh, those birds! I am in love ... Good job, sista!!!
Fantastic designs Gill!! I love the birds and the texture applied. Well done also for the colour combination. All the best for your future career :-)
Great birds with lovely personality! That thank you birdie is the sweetest! I as well love the watercolour textures and the fresh colour palette. Fab collection!
Your birds have so much character and personality, I love them and the pattern coordinates. Also love your link to Majo!
Your births are amazing so cute...loooove also the 'quirky bird in a flap', gorgeous. So great to have meet you in this group!
Gorgeous designs Gill, love your new style. Anneline
Great job Gill! Love the new watercolor style and your birds are super cute! Your year is off to a terrific start- happy flying and best wishes!!
Fantastic job! Beautiful & quirky!
Love those birds! Kx
Beautiful designs Gill. I love the palette you came up with.
Great designs, and fab post. The process is also one we use in our designs, mixing CAD, hand drawn & painted to create unusual textures. Much better than flat colour. Love the fact you're experimenting with it too!
Is blog hop only open to graduates of the Surface Pattern Design course? As we'd be interested in entering...Thanks Harriet @ Decorque
Hi Harriet, this blog hop concludes officially today, although the posts remain linked up. There is going to be a future event I am sure and it is not ABSPD exclusive. We are part of an international group on Facebook so perhaps there is a way you can join in for future activities. Best, Gill.
Thanks for replying Gill. The blog hop idea is great, and we love the fact it is International. We'd love to participate in a future event that is not ABSPD specific. How could we join the group of Facebook?
Thanks Harriet
The watercolors add so many interesting textures to your already fabulous design skills. I think it is a great new direction for you in 2013! Lovely work!
Gill— I adore your take on this topic! Excellent unexpected shapes and style...
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