Featured on Print & Pattern!

Oh happy day! Dreams do come true! Bowie Styles was kind enough to post some of my artwork and Blueprint flyers on her famous blog: Print & Pattern.  Every morning I enjoy my coffee while seeing what wonderful artwork she has lovingly posted on her blog; and this time I got a lovely surprise 🙂 How exciting!

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Get on the bus!

Registered visitors for Blueprint will be given complimentary transportation to Blueprint from the Javits Center! Get on the bus! Oh yeah!

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Out of the Blue..

A year or so ago, while I was researching trade shows for the surface design industry, I started coming across whispers of a brand new show that would be starting soon called Blueprint. After a bit of research I discovered that Blueprint was the brainchild of Cinnamon Joe Studio, a studio whos artwork often inspires and delights me. I became fascinated by the idea of this new type of show.. (imagaine! a show created by artists!) I watched their website and blog for any clues and details. From what I could tell exhibiting at the show was by invite only and it consisted of the most prolific artists and agents in the industry.
The success of their first show became more then just industry gossip and rumors. During my visits to other shows, the whispers of Blueprint turned into a growing excitement. They have since had their second show and after hearing so much about their great accomplishment I wrote to Cinnamon Joe/Blueprint and crossed my fingers.
A few days ago I got a call from the UK. Due to a last minute change… Blueprint had one extra spot!

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3rd time at Printsource.. just as promised

Showing designs to a buyer at Printsource. Photo courtesy of Jellybox Design

When I first started talking to artists and agencies about their experiences showing at trade shows; I was told by everyone that you need to show at least 3 times before buyers start to take you seriously.
Well, my third Printsouce New York show is over and I’m so excited to say that it was a great success! I had the distinct opportunity to meet so many new companies and sell to so many new product categories. In spring 2017 my designs will be available on diapers, baby onesies, gift paper, bed sheets, and kids craft materials. I also sold quite a few patterns and collections to fabric and quilting material manufacturers.
3rd time is indeed a charm!
See you in August Printsource!

 

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Merry Easter-mas!

Something all designers and illustrators can relate to is the flip-flopping of the seasons. In Springtime I was working on Holiday prints.. now that it’s the Holidays.. well.. I’m drawing a lot of cottontails!
Not gonna lie: Still listening to Christmas music (with an erie smile on my face) while I’m drawing the eyelashes on all those critters.

New images on the website! Check them out: www.Designastration.com

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Hearts and Shamrocks

New from PetEdge..

Holiday bandanas!
I love creating holiday patterns. Check out these models, huh?!

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Spookie, new items released

Don’t be scared! Some new Halloween Designs have been released at PetEdge.

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New samples on Designastration.com

Updated the website last night with some fresh, new print collection details. Forest Tapestry and Vroom (show here). I’m working on a ton more and I’m truly having the time of my life.  In a couple weeks I’ll be heading out to Surtex and I’m looking forward to that rush of inspiration. No matter how smooth and fast I think I’m traveling; once I visit Surtex I get thrown back as my mind kicks it into Warp Speed.
I wish I could show some of my fun new product designs, but .. sigh.. still playing the waiting game for decisions to be made designs to be released for Fall. In the meantime I’ll enjoy Spring while it’s here. My little money pit is looking damn fine with all the pretty shrubs and bulbs I planted last year in bloom. Funny, I waited all Fall and Winter to see these blooms and now I’m waiting Spring and Summer to see the new products!

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Plugging away

Still plugging away at some textile and surface designs. I’m heavily considering showing at Printsource in January and so I’m seeing just how far I can push myself. It’s a huge investment to get a booth at an art licensing trade show, but with some recent freelance work raising my confidence I’m thinking it might just be now or never.
Here is a sneak-a-peek at something I’ve been working on this evening.

 

Other then creating new work, I’ve also been busy catching-up on printing all the work I created in the last few months (year?!?). It’s so nice to have this fresh, clean studio to some into and get crackin’ on sunny mornings. Just having the space and the tools available 24/7 is inspiring in itself.

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People and their pets who don’t know me…

Sometimes when I need a pick-me-up I go on the web and find images of people and their pets enjoying the products I’ve designed. I find them on Facebook and one retailer websites where customers can leave pictures with reviews of products. Here are some of my favorites in no particular order:

If you’re the mommy or daddy of some of these babies, I’d love to hear from you and see more pics!

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