Peter Gerakaris
Inspiration
The colorful world of artist, Peter Gerakaris, is full of kaleidoscopic shapes which morph into surreal "Post-Pop Botanic" scenes. Citing himself as a visual DJ, Gerakaris paints by hand
Ornate Botanicals Print Trend
Trends
The Arts & Crafts movement once again influences the runway as stylized florals take over in the Ornate Botanical print trend. Leaves and petals transform into scroll-like forms while
Happy Labor Day
Inspiration
Have a wonderful long weekend! We're enjoying the last days of summer with bbqs and river outings. Hope you have a good one and here are a few fun links...
Patterns
Color| Autumn Entrance
Color
Autumn makes an entrance in deep, rich greens and pops of burnt orange.
Helene Blanche Textile Designer for Tapet-Cafe
Inspiration
Using ink and watercolor, Danish textile designer, Helene Blanche, creates flowing, expressive patterns capturing nature and textures in a whimsical manner. Designing primarily for Tapet-Cafe, a Danish design house focusing on bespoke
Mono Mix Print Trend
Trends
Scarf style geometric prints get an update with this monochromatic mixed trend taken from the Resort 2017 collections. Try chopping, piecing, or playing with scale to create drama between elements. The
Danielle Kroll
Inspiration
Danielle Kroll started her career in the art department at Anthropologie. Now living in Brooklyn, Kroll spends her time creating illustrations, ceramics, paintings, and textiles which take inspiration from
Botanic Exotica SS18 Trend
Trends
Meadow floral patterns from previous seasons morph into exotic tropical botanical prints as this trend heats up for the SS18 design season. Weave a few snakes or other jungle insects into
Aaron Rothman | Nothing But Flowers
Inspiration
There was a shopping mall
Now it's all covered with flowers
you've got it, you've got it
If this is paradise
I wish I had a lawnmower
you've got it, you've got it
–Talking Heads,