Pantone color of the year 2018

Pantone just introduced their color of the year for 2018.  It is Ultra Violet 18-3838.  I decided to do a quick mini collection using this color.  This was a bit challenging for me, because I rarely use purple in my work.  It has never been a favorite color of mine, but I must say that this color combination is gorgeous.  I believe I am developing a fondness for Ultra Violet. :)  So, what are your thoughts?  Do you like Ultra Violet?  I would love to know.  

Mini Collection using Ultra Violet 18-3838, Pantone color of the year 2018

Original Sketch

Hexi Quilt Cards

EEEP!!!  Just ADORE these sweet Hexi Cards!!  I mocked them up with my latest collection...that still needs a name.  I would LOVE to license these and see them printed!  Can you help me think of a name for this vibrant and fun collection?  Thanks so much!!  xx

Refreshed and Refocused

Inspiration leads to design for me.  So, I have been taking this summer to refresh and refocus.  Many hours have been spent walking through gardens, forests, sandy beaches, and my own backyard just observing the flowers, leaves, bugs, and critters around me.  I have really enjoyed watching my children discover new things in old places.  Nature always inspires me.  I naturally look for patterns and designs in everything I see. Organic shapes and patterns seem to jump out of the woodwork...literally at times.  I have been sketching like crazy, and tonight I sat down at my computer for the first time in over 2 months.  It felt so good to create again.  I felt inspired...and this is what I designed.

Fabric Collections...Oh YAY!!

Fabric Collections....oh how I LOVE FABRIC COLLECTIONS!!  I love to see how designers combine common...or not so common elements and themes, and unite them with color into a collection.  Recently, I have been trying to concentrate much of my energy on developing my portfolio.  I am trying to sort through the pages and pages of drawings and doodles in my sketchbook, and start to assemble the designs into collections.  Here are two of the collections that I am currently working on.  I have several more designs to incorporate into each collection, but at least it is a pretty good start.  I have so much fun finding just the right colors for each design and watching the collections come together!  Enjoy!  :)