Welcome to the debut issue of Pattern magazine, a quarterly print publication for surface pattern designers. Volume 1: Creatively Creative is a summer invitation to step outside the lines and rediscover the power of play in your creative practice. Filled with artist interviews, licensing tips, brand strategies, trend forecasts, and heartfelt inspiration, this issue is your seasonal guide to creating with lightness and purpose. It is an invitation to rediscover the joy of making, without pressure, without rules. Features Full-color quarterly printed magazine 120 pages, with four tear-out pages Size 8.5” x 11” Designed and Printed in the USA. Artists inside these pages: Cara Cummings – Inspiration Season Diane Hill – Studio Tour: Painting in a Garden of Chinoiserie Helen Dealtry – Capturing the Magic of Flowers Karen Schipper – The Joy of Greeting Cards Melissa Johnson – Play to Pattern Oana Befort – Behind the Brand: Botanica Paper Co. Sarah Bourne Rafferty – Capturing Sunlight with Cyanotypes Looking Inside Pattern Magazine Each quarterly edition of Pattern is thoughtfully organized into four core sections, designed to support your growth as a surface pattern designer, from inspiration to licensing strategy. Patterns of Living & Lifestyle: Explore the creative lifestyle with artist features, Bonnie’s favorite tools, and resources to support your daily practice. Patterns of Business & Strategy: Learn about licensing, pricing, branding, and income growth with insights from experienced artists and industry experts. Patterns of Productivity & Creation: Build your skills with tutorials, portfolio tips, mockup guides, and studio tours to fuel your creative momentum. Patterns in Motion: Stay current with seasonal trend reports, color forecasts, creative prompts, and tear-out pages to inspire your next collection.
