Choosing Pattern Scale: What Works in Real Products (and Why Planning Matters)
Scale isn’t just a visual choice, it’s a production decision.
How I Build Color Palettes That Work (and Why Inspiration Isn’t Enough)
color palettes work best when rules for contrast and balance are honored
Pattern Development: What Actually Changes From Sketch to Final Design
Considerations when creating surface pattern designs
A Pattern Collection That Feels Calm: Do This (Not That) With Scale Mix
Scale and variety are key to a great pattern collection
Blenders That Sell: Do This (Not That) With Plaids + Texture
The importance of blender patterns since they are the volume designs in a collection
Fix a Flat Pattern: Add Texture the Right Way
Texture brings warmth and depth, turning flat repeats into inviting surfaces.
Color Palette : Ode to Spring
Honoring my favorite spring blooms with a bright fresh color palette
What says end of summer more than tomatoes picked right from the vine?
Yummy tomato colors make a great design palette
Product Development : From watercolor to Finished Tea Towel
Cotton Tea Towels in beautiful nature inspired designs.
Why texture matters in Surface Pattern Design (+ a free download)
Find out how background textures can impact a surface pattern design
What is it about plaid?
Highlighting a video tutorial series on adding a texture to a plaid
Pattern development : Black Eyed Susans
Pattern design is mathematical and technical. The fine-tuning, the precision, it’s a facet I revel in. Yet, there is also the disorder of watercolor art that embodies freedom and tranquility.