New Pattern Inspiration

I wonder what sort of pattern network did they use here, if anything. I think this is perfect for my signature color book! And, it's totally the in print right now - ikat! Associated with tribal and ethnic look and feel, ikat print is a shoe-in for my exotic paradise!

Jack O' Pattern

For some reason, I feel discontented over the patterns that I've created. I need some stroke of inspiration to cook up a novel kaleidoscope other than what I got. I'm still not about to give up, but in the meantime, here are my works in progress.

Scheming Colors

I'm loving this particular homework! I like assembling photos that seem so unrelated content-wise, but are connected intimately because of their unified color palette. At first it was a little up in the air how I was to assign a color scheme for textures that relate to my blue-green signature color. I mean, which comes first: the scheme or the texture? So, here's what I did, step by step:

PART 1

1) Keyed in blue-green in Getty Images (thanks Getty).

2) Selected photos.

3) Narrowed the search to textures only (although I already did that in step#2).

4) Opened Adobe Bridge and classified photos with the same color palette.

5) Set this aside.

PART 2

6) Opened Kuler and started creating my own color schemes based on the base color blue-green (0R, 128G, 128B).

7) Saved all possible schemes (monochromatic, analogous, complementary, compound, etc.)

8) Customized the base color (assigned blue-green tints and shades), and created Lite and Dark Schemes.

9) Set these aside.

PART 3

10) Opened Color Scheme Designer. I needed an application that had the actual color wheel, and I didn't find that in Kuler.

11) Created more schemes (tetrad, etc.) that I didn't have yet.

12) Realized while I create schemes I can cross-check that with the contact list of photos in Bridge.

13) Chose the following schemes and photos:

Tetrad Color Scheme

(clockwise) closeup detail of reptile, autumn leaf drifting

on the pool, parrot, optic fibers, penguins,

Yellowstone Park "Morning Glory Pool"

Analogous Color Scheme

(clockwise) closeup scales of parrotfish,

yoga mats, extreme closeup of ice in

a glass of water, fins of parrotfish, sequined pillows,

glass building windows, marbles

Compound Color Scheme

(clockwise) polaroid of cherry blossoms, raw blue agate,

yarn, bird feathers, bath salts, foliage, sea waves, crystal,

digital marble texture, rice on a blue background,

wooden door, backflip on the beach, sea shells.

Multicolored Multifacets

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Pattern Homework

So, this is my foray into pattern networks. The lecture was really helpful in showing how to build an intricate weave from a basic unit. I especially liked assigning the units with a letter, and expanding the formula accordingly (e.g. AaAaAa).

I used the teardrop shape, because that's my shape inspiration (i.e. peacock feather). I started out with a really simple execution, and then for the last one, I wanted to go for an "ogee" network or a "scale" network. I may need to consult with my teacher to see if I did it right.

Example 1

Example 2

Example 3

Example 4

Book Page Templates

Inflation of Fashion

I just don't know how she can sit down in this. But I like it! I would wear this to the premiere of the 3D animation, Up. Here's more of it

Achromatherapy

I hereby name these pattern swatches as: Nom De Plume, Croiss, and Foliag.

Nom De Plume, (nom-day-ploom)

as a tangent anagram for plumage, inspired by peacock feathers.

Croiss, (c-wahz)

because it's so French, delicate, and really, it reminds me of croissants.

Foliag, (f-ho-lia)

inspired by foreground leaves you defocus from spotting your crush from the other side of the park.

Printed Matters

Prints are like personalities. Throw in an animal print to a solid colored environment, and you got yourself that life of the party character that everyone gravitates to. Or a mix of floral prints, and you've got yourself that dainty, delicate bud of a girl who wouldn't even hurt a fly.

I personally only still use the staple prints in calculated proportions in my life. Thin stripes on my long-sleeved polo shirt. Flower prints on my skirt. My favorite plaid school girl skirts. And that's about it. I don't do line drawings of mini-monsters, or polka dots. I have a tie-die hood scarf, and that's about as hippy as I can get. I guess if you throw all my prints in a room, you'll be in the company of refined, classic women - who let loose every so often as a hipster, a boho chic, or a mysterious minx.

Beauty is in the Eye of the Upholster...y

Patterns applied to spaces for interior design here, there, and everywhere.

I Missed Pantone

I missed Pantone. I had to take a break otherwise I was going to get really sick. But I wish I was there. :/ I wanted to suggest they should come out with a nail polish line.

Thank you Polyvore

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