for several years many people have mentioned that my paintings would look great as textile designs. i didn't get it and actually still don't. i don't see how my earlier paintings could be translated into to patterns, but with my more recent work that is driven by geometric and mostly angular patterns, i get it.
a 'friend' on facebook mentioned Spoonflower as an easy way to make fabric and it wasn't until recently that i checked it out. holy fuck, they make it easier than i ever thought was possible! plus they have organic fabric, clean printing practices and tools that help you create patterns. just upload a hi res photo and add a pattern effect. BAM, DONE. this makes me very happy.
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| L. ny12#01 - mixed media on paper, 5" x 7"R. rendering of 2 yards of fabric based on the painting ny12#01 via Spoonflower.com using the layout option "half drop". |
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| L. ny12#03 - mixed media on paper, 5" x 7"R. rendering of 2 yards of fabric based on the painting ny12#01 via Spoonflower.com using the layout option "half brick". |
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| L. ny12#03 - mixed media on paper, 5" x 7"R. rendering of 2 yards of fabric based on the painting ny12#01 via Spoonflower.com using the layout option "mirror repeat". |
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| L. ny12#04 - mixed media on paper, 7" x 5"R. rendering of 2 yards of fabric based on the painting ny12#04 via Spoonflower.com using the layout option "half brick". |
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| L. ny12#04 - mixed media on paper, 7" x 5"R. rendering of 2 yards of fabric based on the painting ny12#04 via Spoonflower.com using the layout option "mirror repeat". |
I think Spoonflower is a really interesting concept... and I even uploaded a pattern once, but, I don't know... there's still something holding me back. It might be how much I like printing fabric myself, but I don't know. These pieces look gorgeous. I could just see them walking down the runway. If I were a couture designer I would be on you for custom textile design like white on rice.
ReplyDeletethanks Jesse! wow, you print fabric yourself! that's sounds like a lot of fun, but a whole lot of setup too. something i don't have much of here in NYC is SPACE! yes, i have visions of Diane Von Furstenberg contacting me to use my prints for a wrap dress...and yes i will accept payment in the form of clothes!
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