Tuesday, March 23, 2010

sunshine hopes...





I love spring... because after spring comes summer... well, and because the flowers and the birds really help to 'shoosh' away the blues:) There's a lot of grey and brown outside my window today, so I added it in. And the yellow... that's so more sunshine comes my way. Some sacrifice goats to please the weather maker... I make patterns:)

19 comments:

  1. celinevieMarch 23, 2010 at 5:45 PM

    I go here from time to time ... I like the vintage spirit of your work. But this one is my favorite! Colors, patterns that are reminiscent of hot air balloons, fireworks ... a concentrate of fine weather to come!

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  2. cornelMarch 23, 2010 at 5:47 PM

    First time visiting your blog. Love your illustrations. Sooo talented! C

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  3. sean the prawnMarch 23, 2010 at 7:09 PM

    Helen you have such a beautiful style of illustration...so contemporary but takes me back to all the visuals I remember & love from my 1970's childhood.
    Gorgeous colourways.
    Don't ever stop what you do!!

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  4. cArLaMarch 23, 2010 at 9:53 PM

    i love your new patterns. it reminds me of organic meets hot air balloons!

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  5. I. WidiastutiMarch 23, 2010 at 11:20 PM

    hi helen...I really love your pattern in robin's egg blue :)

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  6. ReneeRivasMarch 24, 2010 at 1:01 AM

    It was a gray and chilly day here in Atlanta, GA too. Love the new patterns! :-)

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  7. hapi-nessMarch 24, 2010 at 5:55 AM

    ooooh how pretty :D I love the orange and the pink ones especially! x

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  8. wood & wool stoolMarch 24, 2010 at 5:14 PM

    you orange me lucky with these spring illustrations!

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  9. Christina SongMarch 24, 2010 at 8:47 PM

    these would make great wallpapers, pillows, stationaries, etc. they're so great and applicable! :)

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  10. Jéssica TargaMarch 24, 2010 at 8:57 PM

    Olá,
    Estou no ultimo ano do curso de Design Gráfico, e fiquei encantada com o seu blog. É apaixonante e inspirador!
    Parabéns!

    Jéssica Targa - Brasil.

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  11. UnknownMarch 25, 2010 at 12:51 AM

    Today I was in a little boutique and I found a bag with one of your prints and I ran my hand over it and I felt so very very jealous of your amazing talent. YOu seem to be able to consistantly pour out new designs. Oh to be you for a day!

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  12. Valerie KristMarch 25, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    I love the bird patterns. I'm sure you talk about this in your blog somewhere, but who do you sell most of your patterns to? I mean, what are they used for?

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  13. melissaMarch 25, 2010 at 11:10 PM

    love your blog I blogged about your blog on my blog.. wow.. say that 5 times fast.. I really enjoyed my visit look forward to your next post

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  14. Sarah FielkeMarch 26, 2010 at 2:32 AM

    Wow Helen, I love all your work but I think those birds and flowers are my favourite ever. If it OK if I feature them on Sewn next week?

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  15. Zar GalstyanMarch 26, 2010 at 3:09 AM

    I am absolutely in love with your work, it's truly wonderful and whimsical and so so beautiful! Bravo!

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  16. AshleyMarch 26, 2010 at 2:46 PM

    love the colors

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  17. orange you lucky!March 26, 2010 at 3:14 PM

    Valerie: most of the patterns I do are personal work and are available to license, but I've done work for different product surfaces- bags, fabrics, bottles, window shades, stationery & books.

    Thanks for all the love, guys:) Really lifts the spirits!

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  18. MUSApril 12, 2010 at 5:29 PM

    i want a (spring)dress in this pattern :)

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  19. LycanthropyApril 14, 2010 at 4:48 AM

    I love these

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