B+W Study No. 1

I'm picking up where I left off a few months ago, with creating every day. But this time, I'm doing things a little differently. 

I'm still creating patterns, but I want to do a more focused study. Perhaps it's the need for focus, or it could just be the beginning of the school year is in the air. Either way, let's try an experiment. Each month I'll focus on one theme. For August I happened to select 'Black and White: A Study'. 

My drawing for 08.01.2013 is a simple one. It's a shape that I've been drawing since before high school. And it hasn't really changed much. Although, this one is a lined example, and is formed into a circle. 

'Til tomorrow, 

kd

Day 93 - Circuit

An afternoon spent drawing circles yielded this icon. 

Day 90 - Geo Tiles

Lots of paths this new art bit could go - trying not to get overwhelmed with the possibilities. Though I know I'd like to screen print a few products - perhaps some tea towels and napkins, scarves and tote bags? We'll see....

Each one of these blocks could be enlarged to be a tea towel or napkin, but I do like the look of the tiles.

Day 88 - Cartwheels

Day 87 - So Many Angles

Day 86 - Beanstalk

Day 84 - Totuga

After a craptastic day, I needed to make something pretty.

Another in my 'Be Different' series. 

Day 83 - Thinking about rug possibilities

I'm a finalist!!!

This past weekend I submitted several designs in Tigerprinter's call for Male Specific Pattern Competition. This is the first competition I've ever submitted to and just thought it would be good experience....

I am beyond proud and so completely excited (and a little shocked!) to say that I'm one of the finalists. I love drawing and designing patterns, and the fact that a company I admire a great deal thought at least one of them was worthy??? Well... color me happy. :D

Check it out HERE. I'm #14. 

The selected pattern:

Day 80 - Playground

Day 79 - Picture Frames

Day 78 - Bullseye

I present my first ever pattern created in Illustrator. Super simple, but yay for new skills!

And, now I've got to go be a good alumnus and root for UofL. Go Cards!!!

Bullseye

A little love from the design community

Big thanks to Caravan Shoppe for selecting TWO of my patterns for their #365patterns February round up. So blown away by all of the creativity in this group. And feeling very lucky to have the skills to participate. 

#365patterns is an Instagram group that was started by Melanie Burk and and Alma Loveland as a daily creative challenge. I can't remember exactly how I stumbled upon it, but it's wonderful. It's been a challenge to find time to create a different pattern every night, but I'm super happy with my results. And, the other designers? WOW... what amazing talent and a huge inspiration for me. Funny enough, the other designers and this experience had helped me to home in on my style and the way I enjoy working. I can't believe how far I've come in a few short months!

The original blog post can be found here. 

Thanks so much, Melanie and Alma!

www.caravanshoppe.com/2013/04/03/365patterns-february-roundup/

Day 77 - Swords and Shields

Day 76 - Argyle

I have lots of other goodies planned with this design, but for tonight... 

Day 75 - A Day in the Mountains

Day 74 - Day Glo Herbs

Day 73 - Gettin' Egg-y With It - Part Deux

I'm not a big Easter-fan, but apparently I have a thing for eggs.

Day 72 - Gettin' Egg-y With It

Began this while waiting for a screening of 'Girl Rising' at the Gheens Planetarium to begin this afternoon at U of L. Such moving stories.

Still needs work, but...

Day 71 - Many Leaves

Pattern from Day 62, with color. Lots of color. 

This design will definitely end up as a tea towel and pillow cover.