framed art prints and stretched canvas.....

Hello,


            Here are a few of my art prints --- framed and stretched canvas, available on Society6 store...

Have a lovely day !!!

Blast from the Past !

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                  Here are a few of the designs from my early blog posts ! Re-visiting and re-creating these older designs on some home ware and home decor things...

The topmost leaf motif can be found here  
I changed the blue colour of the leaf to yellow with the green background in this pillow ...

This cute 'BUTTERFLY' motif is from here 

This 'OM' pattern is from here 

You can find all my original motifs and patterns (from my earlier posts) by clicking on the links in red...
And, you can purchase these products from my ZAZZLE store !



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key chains.....

   Hello,

        A few pretty key chains today from ZAZZLE !

           Enjoy your shopping !

ipad cases.....

             Hello,


                     Two ipad cases !


          I love the top one for its fun look, but I love the second one for its beauty too......... so confused !
Which one is your favourite ???

You can have these from SOCIETY 6.


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coffee mugs.....

        Hello,


                Two beautiful coffee mugs for you in white !


You can purchase these mugs from ZAZZLE .

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Artist showcase-2 ... Gill Eggleston

Hello my lovely readers,

My second artist/designer in this series is Gill Eggleston. She is a textile designer (and artist) with over 20 years experience in the textile industry. She is now working under the name of ''PATTERN ADDICT''... Her work is a mixed of hand drawn and digital.

Here is a lovely interview with Gill --- a peek inside her personal and professional life ! Enjoy your read...

How would you describe yourself ? 

Gregarious, confident and a little bit opinionated :)

 What do you like to do when you are not designing ? 

Feeding my pattern addiction... walking our cute dog, toiling in the garden, cooking (anything and everything), DIY (although I am the painter and decorator rather than the 'drill in hand' kind of gal)

Describe your style ? 

Bold, bright, graphical (and floral) mostly although I do/can paint feminine florals if necessary.

What's your favorite color ? 

Papaya orange

Tell us about your first collection.

I have been designing for years in industry so have created umpteen collections that I can't recall now - this is a bit hard for me to answer. My first ever successful design was when I was still at college and I did a placement at Dorma  where I was asked to design some kids bedding (this was before I ended up working there for some years) My design 'Hopscotch' was selected by BhS and went on sale. The funniest part was, when I did my degree show I had a hanger of the design in the back of my portfolio display case and my lecturer saw it and asked why it was there - I explained, she had no idea of its provenance and had bought it for her son! The biggest thrill was seeing something I had created in a packaging and on a shelf available to buy :) Although as a freelance designer I haven't as yet done a show but have visited many in a professional capacity. 

When did you get the idea that 'designing' was the thing you love ? 

Honestly, since I was about big enough to hold a pencil - I have been a keen 'artist' since childhood, excelled at art at school and start oil painting and water colour painting in my mid-teens. I picked Art as one of my A-levels subject..the rest, as they say is history...leading me into textile studies and then work as a designer.

 Anything you want to share to your readers about setting up his/her own business ?

Be fully-committed to being a success, it is a lot of work, I am a long way off yet but I am not rushing. Be happy to share information with your peers and lend a hand where necessary - it is amazing how much more you get back.

Who is your dream client ? Is there anyone 'special' for whom you would like to design ?

 I don't actually have a dream client as such, mainly as I have worked with a lot of high street retailers from Dunnes - Habitat over the years but I would like to create my own branded range of goodies in time that people can then buy. (one can dream...)

Tell us a bit about your biggest challenge in your career, and the way you handled it ?

 Leaving my full-time job in the UK to move abroad was tough - I had a well-paid, busy role and then it all went to nothing and me being in the house in a foreign place was not an easy thing to cope with - after a short period of self-doubt and negativity that I forced myself out of, I got some focus on what I wanted to do and since then have not stopped working towards it.

Your greatest inspiration is ? 

The late Cecil Skotnes - he was my Aunt's uncle -I was inspired by his work, his personality and joie de vivre that was very special - I was fortunate to know him and visit his home in Cape Town - it was a spectacular space for a creative person to visit and I can still remember it to this day (almost 22 years ago)

How would you describe your work place ?

 Big, bright with a lovely view of our garden. It is cool and pretty tidy in my studio. I am a Virgo and I hate mess as it causes my to feel anxious and unfocused.

Where can people contact you and buy your work ?

My Website: patternaddict.com

Blog: patternaddict.blogspot.com

Twitter: @patternaddict

Facebook: www.facebook.com/patternaddict

You can buy licensed art:

 A Fresh Bunch 

Kim Designs

Buy products with my designs:

 Kess Inhouse

 Kekacase

See you all very very soon !!!

lovely pillows.....

        Hello,


            Lovely pillows in bright colours and beautiful prints for you this Summer....

You can purchase these pillows from here...

                  Have a super lovely day ahead and don't forget to check my blog once again today for my next artist/designer !!!


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iphone cases....

         Hey dear friends,


                 Some new iphone cases for you all from my SOCIETY6 store...!

  And a cute slippers for your feet  from my ZAZZLE store ....!

  Hope you like my products, and if you wish to buy these then just simply click on the links (in red colour), which will take you to my stores. You will find many more fashion and home ware products for your own use and for gifting purposes too...


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interior decor.....

           Hello,


            A few of my latest framed art prints for your home !

               You can purchase these from SOCIETY 6 store 


           Have a great weekend !

framed art prints.....

         Hello all of you,


                  My two of the newest framed art prints from SOCIETY 6 store 


This week I'm going to post my second artist/designer ... So, don't forget to keep an eye on my blog !

Have a lovely day ahead....

New art print.....

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       A new framed art print from my Society6 store .


Have a lovely day !

mouse pads on ZAZZLE.....

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                  Two beautiful mouse pads for you... You can buy these from ZAZZLE.


         and a cute wall decal for your kids' room !

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Water bottles.....

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             Water bottles in lovely prints. You can buy these from my ZAZZLE store ! Scroll down for more colours and prints....

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