Going Tribal

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I've been working on tribal inspired patterns the past few weeks. It's felt great to abandon the fine lines I usually use and get messy with the paintbrush.  Here's a few.  I'd love to see a couple of these on some sophisticated but funky dresses.

in progress

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step one of a new project, hand dying napkins to print on.  

marimekko love

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One of my greatest sources of inspiration year after year are Marimekko's vibrant, graphic prints. Their use of color and pattern is always fresh, bold, and surprising. To just look at their products fills me with awe and makes me want to be a better designer. Enjoy this video with Design Manager, Noora Niinikoski as she talks about the company and the collaboration they just launched this year with Converse.

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Wow. Striking fall preview of Thomas Paul's bedding on design sponge today. The elephant duvet took my breath away!