I've been working on a collection of pattern concepts using only black and white. Not using colour has been a real challenge for me. But it has freed me up to just play with the motifs I make. I've had the paintbrushes out, and I've tried to keep the immediate (some might say imperfect) marks that having a doodle creates. Not using colour seemed to make me pare it right down too. Each time I added a layer or motif I took it away. I'm rather enjoying the simplicity of it.
I originally designed these with the idea of wrapping paper in mind. Chiefly because I dislike a lot of the sugary, birthday orientated designs that you see in shops. But I think they would also work well on bedding and ceramics.
Here they are as wrapping. I resisted colour but, I couldn't help adding some in the end!
absolutely wonderful! when are you going to have these on the market? we need these!
ReplyDeleteLove all of these Esther....your shapes are fab! I once did a series of mini paintings called "Black & White &" ...so I allowed myself the luxury of adding just one colour to each b & w painting.I love this concept.
ReplyDeleteI love love love these! And your giftwrap styling is gorgeous. Well done. I think using black and white is a challenge, but I love the way it is all focused on the marks and patterns.
ReplyDeleteDo you mind me asking where/ how you get your designs printed?x
Love the look. They would look great in fabrics for decoration and hand bags too!
ReplyDeleteLove these and they look brilliant mocked up with the shots of colour.
ReplyDeleteFab stuff Esther, I think the use of Black and White is very difficult but you have made a great success of it. Mock ups are super!
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