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Emily Isabella

November 28, 2016 12:02 AM \

emilyisabellaEmily Isabella is an illustrator and designer based in the Hudson Valley, just north of New York City. Her work varies from book illustration to packaging design to textile design. On an interview with Surface Pattern Design Guild she writes about her style and what drew her to pattern design:

“I would describe my style as folky, yet clean and lighthearted with a bit a quirk. I am inspired by modern Japanese design, as well as folk art from South America and Scandinavia. I collect antiquated children’s books that are full of content that is a little off kilter. I have very specific taste so I am confident that as my work evolves and changes, it will always be recognizable.”

“My love of fabric and tactile processes was evident so I went to Savannah College of Art and Design and majored in Fibers. I bounced around with different processes in college but one thing always remained — I couldn’t stop drawing. Print design came very naturally to me and I discovered it to be commercially viable out of school. So here I am!”

You can follow the artist on her website, Facebook and Instagram.

Images: Courtesy of Emily Isabella.

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Posted in: Illustration, Surface Design

Miga de Pan

November 23, 2016 12:02 AM \

miga-de-panMiga de Pan is a small brand created by Buenos Aires creator Adriana Torres. She studied architecture, graphic design, illustration and fine arts and began her career as an art director. After a few years she decided to create her own project of handmade infant toys and home accessories but we are captivated by her embroidered work as well. On an interview with Modern Botanics she says this about her work:

“The possibility of creating is what I most love about my work. Sketching, creating new objects, thinking about the shape and choosing colors …”

“I also love to connect and to meet new people all the time! Remote places people feeling and thinking like me … That is something amazing that my work allows me. I had the luck to be chosen to join Argentine Pavilions both, at Maison & Objet Paris and 100% Design London, so I love the chance to travel thanks to my job! I feel I am a very lucky person.”

You can follow the artist on her website, Facebook and Instagram.

Images: Courtesy of Miga de Pan.

Posted in: Embroidery, Illustration, Needlework

Magnus Voll Mathiassen

November 21, 2016 12:02 AM \

magnusvollmathiassenIntrigued by these portraits created by Norwegian art director, illustrator and graphic designer Magnus Voll Mathiassen aka The MVM. He is known for his bold colors, graphic shapes and strong patterns.
On an interview with K’nstrct he says this about his favorite tools:

“Whenever I have a project where I need to use cutting board, knife, paper, and my hands, I truly enjoy that. Everything physical. Any tool that gives me some time off from the computer is truly appreciated. The computer isn’t my favourite one, but unfortunately like for everyone else, it’s become an extra limb you can’t function without.”

And on Creative Commission he says this about his style:

“To me, design should be based on a foundation that will dictate all possible visual elements, and the outcome should be easily understood, meaning it should be easy to see what the core foundation is. Secondly, a lot of my work is leaning towards the minimal spectrum, visually. This is both because I personally find “busy” work sometimes hiding the message, and more importantly living in a country with nature that just makes all things human made fade in contrast. Also, nature is a constant part of your consciousness and subconsciousness, therefore the more minimal looking work is a counterpart to just that. As a Norwegian at least. But I feel it is hard to be true to all this, and luckily some work turns out very, very differently. And I do love all sorts of work because it would be extremely boring of everyone just did the same as me.”

You can follow the artist on his website and on Facebook.

Images: Courtesy of Magnus Voll Mathiassen.

Posted in: Graphic Design, Illustration
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