Here’s a glimpse of a few favorite patterns and illustrations Chris created for textiles, fashion, home decor, gifts, stationery, and more!
SURFACE DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATION
If you’re interested in commissioning an illustration or design project, please send Chris an email with details about a potential project at hello@chrisolsondesigns.com.
Chris creates surface pattern designs for stationery, home, textiles, and apparel. Her pattern collections combine unique and detailed artwork with trend research for each market. Artwork provided in Illustrator or Photoshop file format. Seamless repeats are available based on client specifications. Patterns are available for licensing or purchase.
Patterns Available for Licensing or Purchase
Surface patterns are available for licensing or purchase through my website. Only a section of each repeat pattern is visible in the prints below. To see the full pattern and inquire about licensing or purchasing, go to Chris’ contact page and request more information on patterns. In addition to her gallery of designs on this website, Chris also has a selection of surface patterns, placement prints and more available through two studios: Pattern Observer Studio and Hunt + Gather Studio.
Chris is experienced in developing art and designs for Surtex and Inception trade shows as well as creative briefs for brands and design studios. She was honored and delighted to receive the Pattern Observer Award for Excellence. You can read the details about the Pattern Observer Award for Excellence here.
Clients
Chris works with a variety of brands on design, content creation, and brand strategy. Her art has been licensed on Papyrus Greeting Cards and Stationery as notecards. She has a selection of surface pattern designs and graphic prints available at Pattern Observer Studio and Hunt + Gather Studio. Blurb hired her to create a children’s gratitude journal sold on their website. Her articles, social media styling, and illustrations were featured on BlogHer and Alt Summit. My surface patterns were featured in UPPERCASE Magazine Surface Pattern Design Guide. Other clients include Textile Design Lab, P&B Textiles, the University of Colorado, Apartment 34, and Cream and Amber.
Here’s a quick overview showing how to use Photoshop to create seamless repeats. Check out my short video. More information on creating repeats in Photoshop on my blog post.