Inspired by swallow birds and natural elements
Would like to thank Mel Armstrong for her course on Surface Pattern Design Fundamentals!
Mood board and Gathering Inspiration
Had this idea of putting plants and birds together using as a focal point a swallow bird.
Swallows normally are symbols for hope, dedication and commitment and that is exactly how I felt starting the project!
Sketches
The next stage was sketching out the main ideas and choosing key elements that would later on be incorporated.
Creating icons and brushes
My favourite one was the branch brush (can see it on the trees) and the calligraphic touch round brush which was a joy using on the petals adding details.
Even before the pattern was ready this "Thank you card" was born for a bird-lover friend of mine.
And then, once it was ready it appeared on many more items- stationery, apparel, you name it - I made it!
