Friday, January 11, 2013

Fancy/Funky Friday: Patterns Turina & Dahlia

Happy Friday! Here are today's two patterns:

First, the "fancy": Pattern Turina




Why it's "fancy": Thin "Roman numeral" letter forms (with a touch of elegance in the decorative loops) harken back to bygone eras.

Why it's great: The straight lines and handle-bar mustache curves instantly make me think of steampunk - an homage to the 1800s with a modern twist.


And now, the "funky": Pattern Dahlia




Why it's "funky": From a distance, the negative white space becomes more prominent, giving the pattern a "checkerboard picnic tablecloth" feel.

Why it's great: Up close, the thin curves create cloud-like shapes that are sectioned off by competing lines and arcs.

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