designsbywhitney

BLOG CHANGE

2010-01-26T19:41:00.000-05:00

I am now posting at WRKDesigns. Please check out my work there!

Fortune for the Week

2009-12-29T10:52:00.002-05:00

Here's hoping that the January show goes well for me!

First Real Snow

2009-12-09T07:35:00.003-05:00

This was the view out my window this morning. The first real snow this winter in Syracuse. Not counting the 2 times we got dusting that was gone by noon. We got snow after both Texas and California....there's some global warming for ya!

Pumpkin Carving

2009-11-03T14:02:00.002-05:00

Ben and I actually tried to carve pumpkins this year. Mine was supposed to be the one on the right...I tried to make a stylized decorative rose design...which failed and turned into an impressionistic piece. So then I took over Ben's pumpkin and did his skull face while he worked on mine. All in all I think a rather successful carving session!

Halloween

2009-10-30T15:28:00.005-04:00

Cersei has decided that she wants to be a Mummy Dog for Halloween! I guess now I should figure out a costume for myself.

I'm not really that in to dressing up anymore. Maybe when I get a house and have Halloween parties for my friends. But I do love pumpkins. By far my favorite part of the Fall season.

Everyone Loves to Google Themselves!

2009-10-24T16:11:00.008-04:00

So I was searching for inspiration today and discovered.....If you Google "Surface Pattern Design" and go to page 21...you'll find me! So then I had to take a break to Google myself some more...here's what I found.

Google in images: surface pattern design
Google in web pages: designsbywhitney
Google in images: designs by whitney
Google in images: designsbywhitney
Google in web pages: designs by whitney

My Designs at Crabtree and Evelyn!

2009-10-18T10:27:00.009-04:00

Ever time I get an e-newsletter from Crabtree & Eveyln I check to see if I recognize any of my patterns on their products...Finally it paid off!

These are some of the new Gifts available at their store, using patterns I sold to them through Carr+Lamb Designs. I know what I'm getting everyone for Christmas!

Here are the original designs so you can see how they used them.

These are a few of my favorite things

2009-09-06T21:47:00.002-04:00

Here is a small list of some of my more favorite blogs (in no particular order)...Happy Inspirations!

1: http://racheldenbow.blogspot.com/
This woman owns a shop called Red Velvet Art with her some of her best friends. She has links to the Red Velvet Art site, which in turn has links to the other owners' blogs...I recommend checking all of them out...They are some awesomely creative ladies!

2. http://karlastudio5.typepad.com/
There are some beautiful scrapbooking ideas on this site. How she finds time with young children and a baby to create such great stuff is beyond me! Looks like I need to get to work!

3. http://decor8blog.com/blogroll/
A huge list of different types of blogs from Decor 8.

4. http://heatherbailey.typepad.com/heather_bailey/
Great textile designs and sewing ideas. The colors and photography throughout the site are great too!

5. http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/
All around good site for tutorials, tips, projects, inspiration and fun stuff!

and of course my all time favorite

6. http://printpattern.blogspot.com/
Amazing source for surface pattern design inspiration. This is the one site that I check daily and can spend hours on!

I'll add more great sites as I find them. Enjoy for now.

Sold Patterns

2009-09-02T19:15:00.005-04:00

The following are patterns that I designed.

This is a pattern that sold this year to Crabtree & Evelyn.

Quintin 8.12

This pattern sold this year to Pacific Crest. I don't really know anything about this company, but I will try to find out more to be able to post their website at least.

Sold: Clementine Paper

2009-09-02T19:02:00.005-04:00

These are patterns I designed that were sold to Clementine Paper, also know as Greenroom Eco.

Jaime 6.12

Sophia 4.13

Mixed Media Painting Series

2009-09-01T17:46:00.006-04:00

Here are some of my new paintings. I've tried something new with layering paper on the canvas before drawing in designs and painting in details. I'm going to do a few more and then submit them to local restaurants and cafes that display artwork from local artists.

Hopefully things with these will work out and I'll get my name out while making some money in the process.

I Love ACEOs!

2009-08-11T22:36:00.003-04:00

ACEO stands for "Art Cards Editions and Original", aka ATC "Artist Trading Card" and always measure 2.5"x3.5"

I've been doing ACEOs for the last few days. They are great! Mini affordable art that is relatively quick and easy to do. I love doing these cause they don't take me nearly as much time as it would to do a full painting.

Go out and make some ACEOs today!

1. "Love"

2. "Retro Swirl"

New Paintings

2009-08-10T23:39:00.004-04:00

Here are some new mixed media painting I've done recently.

1. "In love there are no impossibilities" ACEO from my love series

2. "Sweet it is to love" ACEO from my love series

3. "Scalloped Rose" 5"x7" painting
If you want to know more about them or purchase any of these art pieces visit my Etsy Site.

VA Beach Vacation Cont.

2009-07-27T23:33:00.018-04:00

Crab feast for my brother's birthday

The drive home

Eating at Sonic for the first time ever!
VA Beach Aquariam

The drive through Maryland

Virgina Beach Vacation

2009-07-27T21:14:00.011-04:00

Here are a few images I took while on vacation in Virginia Beach. Maybe they will inspire!

The beach and boardwalk

Busch Gardens

Productive Day

2009-05-27T13:11:00.004-04:00

I had a very productive day yesterday. I figured out the details of my new job at Assante Design. Which is a small design firm in Syracuse, NY. And I created 15 new patterns.

Here is a sampling of a few that I did.

New Work

2009-05-24T19:28:00.005-04:00

Here is some of my new work. A little floral, some ocean adventures, and some geometric. As always, more to come. Hope you enjoy!

Sold Patterns

2009-05-23T14:10:00.007-04:00

Fashion designer Jack Mascharka bought this pattern for a new line. But I'm not sure if he has used it yet, or what his new stuff looks like. His website ends at new lines in 2004...if that is his current website.

This pattern was sold to King Textiles. Who is a company who seems to have a strong partnership with Asian textile markets.

Reverse-a-purse purchased this pattern. They create purses that have pattern on the outside and inside, which can then be turned inside out to have the inside pattern used.

Whenever I go to the grocery store I have to check out the Kleenex aisle to see if Kimberly Clark has used this pattern yet.

Knit 1, Purl 2

2009-05-20T10:39:00.004-04:00

Here is a tribute pattern to my mom who loves to knit. Everywhere she goes she has her bag of yarn and knitting needles. You can check out her scarves at fiberarchitecture.etsy.com

Duralee Day...and Lane Bryant

2009-05-19T09:45:00.006-04:00

Here are a few patterns that I sold to Duralee Fabrics.

This is the pattern that I sold to Lane Bryant.

As far as my new works goes. I started drawing out some ideas for nautical themes. I know that's one that everyone touches on, but I had an urge to use it as a theme. I'll try to post them when I get them done...which will hopefully be soon.

Life's a Hoot

2009-05-17T10:08:00.005-04:00

New Work: Cute little owl graphic.

Here are my patterns that have sold to Victor Textiles, which "is a name synonymous with quality home furnishings, which reflect refined lifestyle, at the same time deriving their inspiration from India’s rich historical legacy and past tradition, yet at the same time mirroring the latest trends in home fashions." according to its web site.

New Work: Whimsical Tree Design

2009-05-16T09:37:00.005-04:00

I'm getting some new work together in order to send it out to reps and freelance opportunities. Here is one I did yesterday.

Crabtree + Evelyn Day

2009-05-15T09:16:00.003-04:00

"Crabtree & Evelyn has evolved from a small, family-run business to an international company, respected for its naturally inspired remedies and home comforts," according to their company information.

I was actually surprised to read that they are a family-run business. Good for them! They have become a very well name shop. It's great to hear about family-run companies that make it big.

Here are the designs that I have sold to Crabtree + Evelyn.

Sold Patterns: Sunbury

2009-05-14T18:09:00.011-04:00

It has occurred to me that since I have a collection of patterns that I have sold to various companies I can post them for view. So, in the next week or so, every day I will try to post patterns that I have sold to a specific company.

Today is Sunbury Textiles day! "Sunbury Textile Mills weaves decorative fabrics and performance fabrics, such as Sunbrella and Crypton," says the homepage of their website.

I haven't seen any of these patterns in production yet, but it's possible I missed them. If you see them let me know!

Happy Mother's Day

2009-04-29T16:45:00.004-04:00

In my goal to get started in the world of freelance design, I have been searching the web for interesting blogs and other surface designers/illustrators who do freelance work...or just have interesting blogs. I stumbled upon Tigerprint. It is a UK division of Hallmark and has new competitions posted on their blog regularly it seems.

Here are 2 cards I designed for their "Spring Floral Illustration" competition, which is supposed to use floral designs and use the theme of mother's day or easter. The competition ends tomorrow, so I didn't have a lot of notice, but I am going to keep checking back and try to enter all of their future opportunities.

http://tigerprint.typepad.com/competition/

See my entry here: http://tigerprint.typepad.com/photos/floral_illustration/page/3/