This month's wallpaper to dress your tech has the May calendar and new design in one of my spring print collections. Grab the downloadable wallpaper for your iPhone or iPad after the jump.
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For me, one of the most interesting parts of being an artist is also being a storyteller. That imaginative side of telling a story as a designer includes revising my work and asking myself questions.
Time spent creating new artwork—even when it never leaves my studio—is never wasted. For me, the best things happen creatively when I am excited to tell the next story through my art—mistakes and all.
{Image by Chris Olson. Quote by artist Agnes Martin.}
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Hand lettering and artwork by me, Chris Olson. Graffiti style. Features the phrase: Today has been cancelled. Go back to bed. T-shirts, hoodies, totes, and pillows available at my online shop.
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Lately I've been thinking a lot about doing your soul work—figuring out what inspires you and gives you purpose creatively and spiritually. Here are three things that inspire me. (And in the third bit of inspiration, you'll find out how the Little Red Hen inspires the quote above.)
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I'm excited to share a sneak peek at one of my newest collections—The Galaxy Collection. My inspiration for this collection is the intricate patterns in nature and art including ice formations, marble patterns, trees, plant cells, and paint splatters. The prints highlight the trends of photorealism, natural elements, layering images, hand painted. For more information on this collection and others, head over to my Surface Design page.
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This month's wallpaper to dress your tech has the April calendar and my little friend Cookie the Parakeet to keep you thinking about spring all month long. Grab the downloadable wallpaper for your iPhone or iPad after the jump.
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New patterns perfect for the activewear market are launching in my portfolio this month. I'm super happy to share a sneak peek at a my Tamsin print featured on capri leggings.
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Hi friends! How has your week been? Daylight savings time is still making my head spin a little. I am looking forward to the weekend! I have a few things I wanted to share with you including an article about buying vintage furniture, favorite recipe books, and the exciting things happening in textile design over at Pattern Observer.
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March is one of the snowiest months here in Colorado, but this snow bum mum still likes to keep a bouquet or two in the house. So this month's wallpaper to dress your tech has the March calendar and super-sized blooms to keep you thinking about spring all month long. Grab the downloadable wallpaper after the jump.
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Hi, friends. How are you? Did you have a good week? I am hoping some sunshine comes your way this weekend. I have a few links I wanted to share with you--including romancing your career, a fun springtime DIY tutorial, and my work with Pattern Observer.
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Rosamund Pike, a nominee for "Gone Girl," rocked a high-slit lipstick-red gown. I'm swooning over this scalloped strapless Givenchy Haute Couture gown. Fashion illustration by me, Chris Olson.
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