Sharing a mood board with three new patterns in my Scandinavian print collection. This textured geo collection features a fresh nordic inspired color palette with clean lines. Prints in this collection are available for purchase and licensing. Visit my website for details.

This pattern collection was featured over on the lovely Pattern Observer blog this week. For updates on this collection and other designs, you can follow me at www.instagram.com/chris_coco_olson

Always thankful for the talented photo folks over on Unsplash for the mood photos: Ciocan Ciprian (leaves); Dane Deane (pine cones on table); Jonas Jacobsson (blue door).

Design by Chris OlsonChris OlsonAugust 24, 2018textile design, Scandinavian, Nordic, home decor, Wallpaper, surface pattern designComment

New Cali Textile Collection for Activewear

My inspiration for the Cali Collection: I love rich saturated colors combined with unexpected patterns and textures. I am drawn to the idea of a psychedelic take on camouflage found in nature. Think tropical fish, lush plants, and beautiful insects. I also like the idea of the pattern transporting you to an exotic place where the nature becomes almost otherworldly. One of my favorite playgrounds is the beach. The way the light reflects off the water is always inspiring. Details on the collection in the full blog post.

Design by Chris Olson, New Patterns, Textile design, Surface Pattern DesignerChris OlsonSeptember 14, 2016activewear, textile designComment

Floral and Denim Blues

Textile design, Design by Chris OlsonChris OlsonAugust 31, 2016surface pattern design, floral pattern, textile design

Studio Scene: A New Botanical Print for Activewear

I'm sharing a sneak peek at a new botanical pattern for activewear featuring the Psychotropical trend. Feeling inspired by the new workshop at Pattern Observer. I will be sharing my finished design collection created in the workshop soon.

You can take a closer look at this pattern and others in my portfolio. My patterns are available for purchase or license by fashion, textiles, and paper goods companies. If you are interested in more information on my work, just send me an email via my contact page.

Studio Scene: New Mixed Media Tropical Floral

Here's a new mixed media pattern with a tropical vibe I'm working on in the studio. Each floral design project begins with my camera and some flowers. Finding the best lighting means checking in the blooms at different times of the day. Then I drop the best images into Photoshop. I print the images and play around with them in a collage. Next it's back to Photoshop where I make more adjustments. This process can be repeated as many times as it takes to develop the perfect pattern. Stop by again and I'll share the completed pattern.

Design by Chris OlsonChris OlsonJune 15, 2016textile design, surface pattern designComment

Ice Princess Textile Design Collection

The Ice Princess design challenge over at Pattern Observer recently wrapped up. Here are three textile designs I created with ski apparel and equipment in mind.

Stay tuned. I'll be sharing more of the collection soon. And check out my mood board containing my pattern designs and photography from my favorite alpine playground -- Colorado and the Rocky Mountains!

Happy Doodle Textile Designs

My new Happy Doodle Textiles are designed to be bright, sunny and fun. I created these seamless repeat patterns with a playful vibe to make you smile and to generate positive feelings. Available in a variety of color combinations. Today I'm sharing three modern repeat patterns available in my Willow Collection and Sisters Collection. The hand drawn graphics combine whimsical designs and textures using a cheerful color palette.

My mixed media artwork combines markers, paint, crayons and mark making techniques. To create the seamless repeat patterns I pop my artwork into Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to tweak the colors and create the perfect pattern layout.

Today's Pattern: Romantic Floral

When I'm developing a floral pattern I begin with a field trip to see the real thing up close and personal. This dreamy purple and pink floral design is based on a carpet of flowers I fell in love with on a recent vacation. Details on this textile design in my Client Login section.

New Patterns, Fashion, Design by Chris OlsonChris OlsonMarch 15, 2016textile design, pink, surface design, purple, floral patternComment

Wildflower Meadow

To celebrate the first day of March, here's a sneak peek at my cheerful floral. This wildflower meadow pattern for textiles, packaging or home decor is inspired by the fields of poppies and lavender. Design is available in a seamless repeat.

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