Happy June! You know what that means - it's time to welcome in the first month of summer with today's Fancy/Funky Friday post! :)
First, the "fancy": Pattern Ella
From a distance, Pattern Ella looks very lace-like. It's thin lines, long column structure, and intricate curvy detail up close all add to its elegance. Up close, the details seem relatively modern (I love how it incorporates vaguely heart-like shapes as well as loopy, decorative crosses) and they make Pattern Ella the perfect balance of old-school fancy and modern intrigue.
And now, the "funky": Pattern Ayanna
One of the main characteristics I look for when deciding if a pattern can be considered "fancy" is the thinness of line, and Pattern Ayanna certainly has thin lines. There are also plenty of elegant curves that crisscross to create interesting loops. But in the end, it still seems very "funky." In many places, the ends of the lines are exposed, jutting into the white space and emphasizing curved "x"s rather than full loops. And just when you think you've understood where the line is going to go next, it makes a u-turn from the expected direction. From a distance, it does look rather fancy, but up close there is no doubt about it - Pattern Ayanna is very unique and modern, with surprising details that push it firmly into the "funky" end of the spectrum. :)
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Shameless plug time: Love my patterns? I incorporate them into a lot of the artwork I create, from stationery for Invites by Andrea to the watercolors I paint. Check out Invites by Andrea's website to see examples of these patterns in use or drop me a line at andrea@invitesbyandrea.com to let me know what you think!
First, the "fancy": Pattern Ella
From a distance, Pattern Ella looks very lace-like. It's thin lines, long column structure, and intricate curvy detail up close all add to its elegance. Up close, the details seem relatively modern (I love how it incorporates vaguely heart-like shapes as well as loopy, decorative crosses) and they make Pattern Ella the perfect balance of old-school fancy and modern intrigue.
And now, the "funky": Pattern Ayanna
One of the main characteristics I look for when deciding if a pattern can be considered "fancy" is the thinness of line, and Pattern Ayanna certainly has thin lines. There are also plenty of elegant curves that crisscross to create interesting loops. But in the end, it still seems very "funky." In many places, the ends of the lines are exposed, jutting into the white space and emphasizing curved "x"s rather than full loops. And just when you think you've understood where the line is going to go next, it makes a u-turn from the expected direction. From a distance, it does look rather fancy, but up close there is no doubt about it - Pattern Ayanna is very unique and modern, with surprising details that push it firmly into the "funky" end of the spectrum. :)
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Click here to see all posts related to "Fancy/Funky Friday"
Shameless plug time: Love my patterns? I incorporate them into a lot of the artwork I create, from stationery for Invites by Andrea to the watercolors I paint. Check out Invites by Andrea's website to see examples of these patterns in use or drop me a line at andrea@invitesbyandrea.com to let me know what you think!
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