WIPs - Beetle Paisley & Other Florals

Spent most of last night painting and drawing. Current beetle paisley done in "Turkey Red" color scheme popular in 1890's Europe:


And currently I'm working out other possible florals to use with this color scheme:



I have a self-imposed deadline for these and some more designs by this Sunday for a possible collaborative project for a June show. And thankfully I can design these things pretty fast (thanks to my college Print Design prof Michael Olszewski). The above florals are influenced by 18th-century designer Richard Hofmann's decorative florals.

WIP - Beetle Paisley

This is a project I started a while ago that I set aside to do stitching and embroidery work. I'm kind of needing a break from stitching and am returning to my roots, making designs meant for wallpapers and fabrics. Currently I'm gearing up to play a lot with Turkey Red patterns popular in the 1890's.