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Category Archives: geometrics
Dream State
I write this as I stand on a precipice of work that has consumed my life beyond The Bell Jar of late. Freelancing and running a business essentially means running two businesses parallel. This is mighty tiring but, as I … Continue reading
CATEGORIES: art, design, geometrics, in the studio, looking in, news, watercolour
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prints
I finally got a chance to sit down and trawl through the Spring ’13 RTW shows, a little late, I know! But I thought I’d share some of my print/textile highlights: From the top: 1. & 2. Bottega Veneta, photograph … Continue reading
CATEGORIES: design, fashion, geometrics, pattern, textiles
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Coen Kaayk
Beautiful sculptures by Dutch artist Coen Kaayk whose work in resin and glass deals with the abstraction of light, colour and transparency: Elly
100TH POST + SNEAK PEEK 2
How exciting! We’re on our 100th post! To celebrate we thought we’d share some of our recent work with you. We’ve been busy busy in the studio working on our collections and in order to capitalise on the momentum we’ll … Continue reading
CATEGORIES: design, fashion, florals, geometrics, pattern, textiles
Tagged collections, design, Elly Joel, kylie thévenau, pattern, sneak peak
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Embroidered Art
Anyone who stitches knows the meditative qualities of stitchery. It requires calloused fingers and endless patience, but oh how lovely are the possibilities with embroidered art. Two of my favourite embroidery artists: Izziyana Suhaimi and Jazmin Berakha. Elly
Peter Pilotto
I’m knee deep in pattern inspiration this morning, collating images for mood boards, one of my favourite things to do! And I’m loving the incredible patterns and colour from Peter Pilotto for Pre-Spring 13: Elly
Marni Man
A little video fix for you from Marni showing their print collection for Mens Spring/Summer 2013, projected into life with movement and shadow. Here is a peek at the collection full of classic geometric prints (I really love the donkey … Continue reading
Aaron Moran
Aaron Moran is a Canadian artist who creates striking artworks through assemblage and painting of found materials. I love the raw finish and brave use of colour in his work. All images by Aaron Moran. Elly
Ana Montiel
Ana Monteil is a Spanish artist, illustrator and designer based in London. As well as creating artworks for exhibition she has also collaborated with brands such as Nina Ricci, Jo Malone and Carolina Herrera. She has created wallpaper designs and … Continue reading
A MAZE THING
The melting voice through mazes running John Milton the imprint villandry treworgy orchards cordes du ciel the plantation snake longleat reignac-sur-indre – Kylie