Texture Junky

Holiday Lights as Inspiration

2011-12-29T12:05:00.000-08:00

Today I'm sharing a video of the lights at St. Paul's Hospital and nearby on Burrard Street in Vancouver. Notice the repetition of line and shapes (mostly stars!). Come to think of it the snowflake is really a variation of the star, isn't it?

It's worth walking by to have a look. But if you can't go there then you could simply enjoy watching this video again and again!

Inspired by Melonhead Knitwear!

2011-12-12T01:44:00.000-08:00

Fiber arts can be a wonderful source of inspiration. The colors plus the textures, both visual and tactile, can be so stimulating. I was very inspired by Carmen Craig-Martin of Melonhead Knitwear. She is truly a fiber artiste who loves what she does!
I just love the hat I got from her and included in this little video I created from footage that features her booth at the West End Market in Vancouver, Canada.

Enjoy!

Inspiration from a Hotel Room...what!?

2011-08-24T00:45:00.000-07:00

How often do you stay in a hotel or motel and get inspired?

Recently while staying in a hotel room, I got a little inspired by finding a variety of patterns and textures.

The result of my discovery is this goofy little video.

So next time you feel stuck, go stay in a hotel or motel. And keep your eyes receptive to seeing something different.

Inspiration From a Garden

2011-06-14T01:11:00.000-07:00

I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Portland Chinese Garden. It's also known as the Lan Su Chinese Garden. What a beautiful space to relax and be inspired! I created a little video of photos I took there. Check out all the shapes, patterns and textures. You'll appreciate it even more if you take the free tour.

I took so many photos that it was challenging to edit them down to keep it short.

Look for the critter having a nap.

Enjoy my little creation!

Cloud inspiration

2011-05-20T23:10:00.000-07:00

Today's offering is the idea that clouds can provide an interesting texture. In this case I used clouds in a blue sky as fill for the words, "clouds in the sky."

In fact, the great variety of cloud formations provides all kinds of interesting possibilities for creating texture. Below are 3 variations using another cloud formation. The clouds are all the same but backgrounds and stroke on the letters make them look different.

Next try this same effect with black stroke outlining the letters.

Or the same with a plain white background.

Next posting will feature Texture Junky at the beach.

Mother's Day Card

2011-05-08T08:14:00.000-07:00

This is my first post on Texture Junky. I'm sharing with you a design for Mother's Day Card!
My creation is proof that I truly am a "Texture Junky" as it's full of textures, in this case mostly from flowers. Enjoy! And Happy Mother's Day whether you're a mother or not!