It's Friday again, and you know what that means - time for another Fancy/Funky Friday pattern post! :)
First, the "fancy": Pattern Villette
Villette is undeniably "fancy." Looking at it, I instantly think of lace, and for several reasons: the small loopy details, the elegant curves, the thin lines, the repetition of form, and the white negative spaces that really pop from the more heavily detailed areas. You could play up the lacy qualities of Pattern Villette by printing it on fabric, in a soft pastel or neutral color. On a colored background, Villette looks best as a subtle overlay that is slightly darker or lighter than the background, which gives it a shimmery lace-like appearance.
Alternatively, you can give Villette a modern twist (as I have here, by using a bright, bold cyan against the crisp white background) by creating a stark contrast between the pattern and background. The bold handling of this fancy pattern makes it even more interesting, and really catches the eye. This would be a great design for any kind of fabric - clothing, curtains, or upholstered furniture.
And now, the "funky": Pattern Erin
Pattern Erin is almost elegant in its simplicity, but the thick bold lines dominate the space so thoroughly that the white negative space is hardly noticeable at all (especially from far away), giving it a very bold, modern, funky attitude. The floral-like units were easily created by reflecting an italic lowercase "e" across both a horizontal and vertical axis.
My favorite part is the small white diamond formed where the counters (the loops on the top of the lowercase "e") all touch. That one tiny detail almost disappears when you view the pattern from a distance, but up close it adds a layer of interest to an otherwise rather plain design.
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First, the "fancy": Pattern Villette
Alternatively, you can give Villette a modern twist (as I have here, by using a bright, bold cyan against the crisp white background) by creating a stark contrast between the pattern and background. The bold handling of this fancy pattern makes it even more interesting, and really catches the eye. This would be a great design for any kind of fabric - clothing, curtains, or upholstered furniture.
And now, the "funky": Pattern Erin
Pattern Erin is almost elegant in its simplicity, but the thick bold lines dominate the space so thoroughly that the white negative space is hardly noticeable at all (especially from far away), giving it a very bold, modern, funky attitude. The floral-like units were easily created by reflecting an italic lowercase "e" across both a horizontal and vertical axis.
My favorite part is the small white diamond formed where the counters (the loops on the top of the lowercase "e") all touch. That one tiny detail almost disappears when you view the pattern from a distance, but up close it adds a layer of interest to an otherwise rather plain design.
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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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