i adore pattern making

I am new at this whole pattern making business, but I love it. I'm gearing up to show my work in May at Surtex. I hope to double my collection by then! I'm thinking of printing sample fabric through Spoonflower like I've done with the woodland one in the past... which...

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insta-happy for me & maybe you too

* necklacesloving the layering* garlands* baths & potionsi am beyond excited to move to a new home soon with a clawfoot & a lemon tree soon!* bikingsadly, these beauties are already out of stock :(* music* pretty pretty patternsxoxoox

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Originals for SALE!

I just listed this series of butterfly and sea animal paintings in my shop! These sweet little guys are all painted with acrylic and collaged with paper, fabric and ephemera. All are painted on wood panel with 1 inch thick sides that are ready to hang! These would be...

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Artful Blogging

I'm flattered to be included in the latest issue of Artful Blogging with photos, art and an article written by me that shares my story of being an artist and blogger. It is beautifully printed and in good company with talented artists like Shari and Abby to name...

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to beginnings!

i just went back into the archives of my blog-- so glad i never erased them-- and was cracking up and how candid and funny they were. i kind of miss that girl. i've gotten so, um, all biz on this blog. i did read this little gem that i thought i would share in regards...

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playing around with pattern

Wouldn't this be cute on baby clothes? I'm gearing up with my pattern making for Surtex- the big surface design show in NYC in May! If you like this pattern it's available for licensing. Please contact my awesome illustration agency Lilla Rogers Studio.xoxoMati

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paint me happy

and because I couldn't resist sharing some of the joy filled faces with finished books from the weekend.... I wish I had one of everyone in the class!

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An Artful Journey= Collage on Steroids!

Kelly and I taught a Chunky Funky Coffee Table Book (CFCTB) this weekend in the Santa Cruz mountains, or as we coined in our class- collage on steroids! We had the best time! It was amazing to see the transformation of not only the students, but from the clean...

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Studio news

I've been wonderfully busy with art projects that i feel so behind in sharing studio news~ * I'm up on my fabulous new agent Lilla Roger's studio website now!* These cute little organic Patagonia baby shirts are now out! I have 2 more adult shirts to debut with them...

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Hope & Joy for Haiti

Myriam and the moon photo by Andrea Scher When the earthquake happened in Haiti many of us waited to hear from our friend Myriam about her family there. She wrote:My uncle Victor and Tante Mado both separately support two schools in Haiti, both have been demolished,...

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