American Eagle Outfitters Embroideries

 

New American Eagle Outfitters embroidery artworks I created for Spring & Summer 2013.

New AEO designs

A few new AEO designs I worked on for Holiday and Back to School 2012.

All are original artwork except for the tank embroidery, which was inspired by a vintage swatch.

As you can see I’ve been busy at work!

april showers bring may flowers

A couple new floral prints I created. 

I love this time of year, mother nature

 provides the most beautiful inspiration.  

Hope you are all having a lovely day!

Rosie Floral - Watercolor & Ink, 2011 

Black & White Floral - Ink, 2011

Daisy Chain Floral - Watercolor & Pencil, 2011

Congratulations Typography

Today I’m been working on an idea I had last night. I wanted to combine my tiny watercolor floral paintings and my calligraphy togethor, to create orginal typographic artwork for cards and greetings. The bottom image with the white background is the original artwork I painted. I then scanned in the painting (my scanner is not the best unfortunately) and adjusted the colors in Photoshop. I think this is one idea that executed better in my mind than on paper. I’ll keep working on it, but what do you guys think?

Free People Tote Bag

This tote bag is one of my favorite designs I’ve created for Free People. When you shop at a Free People store they give you one of these cute reusable totes as a shopping bag to hold your purchase. I created this bird artwork by cutting paper and scanning into Photoshop. You can find it in stores now!

Paper cut & Photoshop, 2010

Free People Booty Short Packaging

In a previous post I shared some initial concepts I developed for Intimately Free People panty packaging. This is my first packaging design; it was a lot of fun to create and the development process was a great learning experience. That crochet ribbon proved to be a challenge! But it all worked out in the end, and now I can share the lovely final result. Oh and the panties are super cute too!

Pattern People E-Book is Here!

The Pattern People E-Book is finally here! Pattern Design & Beyond: An Insider’s Guide to Creating and Managing Your Own Surface Design Career is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning about surface design and the industry. I am looking forward to reading the book and checking out all of the talented artists featured. My winning submission can be found on page 16 (above) and page 27.

elephant note cards

A friend of mine asked me to create a custom personal note as a bridal shower gift. I thought it was a great idea for a bride or even bridesmaids. The recipient loves elephants, purple and blue. This was a really fun project and I like how it turned out. Maybe I’ll set up an Etsy shop offering custom stationery… all I need is a couple more hours in the day!

watercolor, acrylic ink 2010

FP Behind the Scenes

I created these little prototypes as a packaging option for a 3 pack of panties. We ended up going with a different idea so I thought I would share some pretty things from the reject pile.

The new panty packaging should be in stores February, I’ll post a pic once I see the final product!

Watercolor & Photoshop, 2010

Courtesy of Free People

PS - If anyone has any tips on how to make my images larger, please do tell! I cannot seem to figure this out

save the date - minted

new save the date design for minted.com

special collaboration with designer (and boyfriend) Graham Kelman www.gk3dlab.com

pattern people design contest

I am so very happy and proud to announce that I have won the Pattern People Surface Design Competition for Best Floral Design. I will be published in their e-book! I am beyond excited and grateful to be part of this wonderful collection of designers. Thank you Pattern People!

Check out their blog and website! http://www.patternpeople.com/

http://www.patternpeople.com/submission-winners/

new designs up at minted!

Two of my latest designs I created for the Minted Wedding challenge. These are both watercolors. I really like that Minted helps promote indie designers, but I wish they would allow hand calligraphy. Hand done text really makes a design pop!

minted

I recently joined minted.com, and submitted 4 entries for their personal stationery challenge. Minted is a great website, where designers participate in challenges creating a variety of paper goods. The public then votes on their favorites, and the winners become available for purchase. Winners also receive a prize amount and commission!

You can see all of my submissions here http://www.minted.com/designer/mae

Free People

This is my first print I worked on at Free People. I started with a vintage print, created a layout and re-worked the colors. It is so exciting to see something I worked on online, and I can't wait to see more. And the reviews gave this tunic 5 stars!

http://www.freepeople.com/clothes-all-tops/short-sleeve-printed-bodycon-tunic/