Clare Martin Design | Artist
Clare Martin Design
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24.01.2022 I think this might be my final design for the @makeitindesign #summerschool2020 advanced brief called #indiansummer. It's inspired by woodblock printing, although nowhere near as beautiful and intricate as the real thing, being hindered by my lack of skills in wood carving! I don't know how they get the detail they do; incredible!! . . .... . . #woodblockprinting #linocutprint #stamping #birds #surfacepatterndesign #artlicensing #surfacedesigner #patterndesigner #surfacedesign #patterndesign #patterndesignersclub #commissions #commissionsavailable #fabricdesigner #printandpattern #homedecor #repeatpattern #textiledesigner #surfacepatterncommunity #makeitindesign #claremartindesign See more
24.01.2022 Just for a bit of a change from all those geo's lately, here's some of my favourite animals to draw. Happy Fishy Friday. . . . .... . #fishpatterns #seacreatures #animalpatterns #fishdesigns #fabricdesigner #textiledesigner #fabric #kidspatterns #printdesign #claremartindesign #commissions #artlicensing See more
22.01.2022 First attempt at the @makeitindesign #summerschool brief #floralcollage. Deadlines are looming! . . . .... . #surfacepatterndesign #artlicensing #surfacedesigner #patterndesigner #surfacedesign #patterndesign #patterndesignersclub #commissions #commissionsavailable #fabricdesigner #printandpattern #homedecor #textiledesigner #surfacepatterncommunity #makeitindesign #claremartindesign #florals #floralillustration #sketchbook #flowermotifs #floralmotif #botanicalillustration #birdsbutterfliesandblooms See more
21.01.2022 This is a design I posted a while back in a slightly different layout, with a lovely pale peachy background and the bright pops of colour for all the motifs. But I thought I'd try a pared back version with a dark background, with wallpaper in mind, and I love how the flowers practically jump out of the design! I would love to see this in a moody living room. . . . .... . #wallpaperdecor #textiledesigner #fabricdesigner #upholsterydesign #upholsteryfabric #wallpaperdesign #floralpattern #floralwallpaper #floralillustration #surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #patterndesigner #patterndesignersclub #art #artlicensing #patternlicensing #artforlicensing #commissions #commissionsavailable #printandpattern #printpattern #homedecor #repeatpattern #surfacepatterncommunity #makeitindesign #claremartindesign See more
21.01.2022 There I was innocently sitting at the computer Sunday afternoon and this burst forth out of me like the chestburster scene in Alien; it had to come out, there was no stopping it. Why do some designs happen so easily and others feel like you're pulling teeth? Apologies for the graphic image, hope I haven't put anyone off their breakfast. Let's hope the rest of the week goes as easily as this (I did come off significantly better than the guy in the movie though:)
21.01.2022 Just popped my Painted Flowers design on a cushion mockup to see how it looks and it's not bad! I'd love to get some ideas, can you tell me what else you can imagine this pattern on? . . . .... . #cushions #throwpillows #homedecor #surfacepatterndesign #artlicensing #surfacedesigner #patterndesigner #patterndesignersclub #commissions #fabricdesigner #printandpattern #textiledesigner #surfacepatterncommunity #claremartindesign #florals #floralsketch #floralillustration #drawingflowers #flowermotifs #floralmotif #botanicalillustration See more
20.01.2022 The lovely ladies at the e-magazine @the_digital_cloth, are including an article about my work in their next issue no.5, coming out on August 1. Check it out, as it will be full of stories of some incredible, inspiringly creative women. Thank you Caroline and Mel!
20.01.2022 Eek, talk about getting in at the last minute (at least I think I have!) My very late entry for the @slowdownstudio #slowdownartcomp2020. . . . .... . #surfacepatterndesign #artlicensing #surfacedesigner #patterndesigner #surfacedesign #patterndesign #commissions #commissionsavailable #fabricdesigner #printandpattern #homedecor #textiledesigner #surfacepatterncommunity #claremartindesign See more
18.01.2022 This is a closeup of the little jellyfish I drew for a pattern called Stumpy Jellyfish. Yes, clearly, often I have a real struggle coming up with names for my designs ( I may have mentioned this a number of times before!). I think all the creative energy has gone into the making and by the time I have to name them, I got nothing left! But they are jellyfish, and they are stumpy, so..
17.01.2022 I'm so excited by my deliveries from @moo! These are their A6 postcards, with different designs on the back of each one. I love how they do that! When I see them all together I realise how much I really do love a bit of colour. And pattern. . . . .... . #hashtagmoo #postcards #branding #colourlover #colorlover #patternlover #surfacedesigner #surfacepatterndesigner #artistsoninstagram #surfacepatterncommunity #claremartindesign See more
17.01.2022 @bearhugs_for_australia has been set up in the wake of the horrifying bushfires that ravaged Australia at the end of 2019/early 2020. Not that long ago, but they seem to have been forgotten in the wake of all that is COVID-19. 100% of profits go to charities supporting Australian bushfire relief & recovery. You can purchase this Gecko design now from their website, available on men's and women's tees, mugs and tote bags (but not on baby onsie's!) The link is in my bio if you'...d like to have a look at this and the other fab designs available, and support a very worthy cause. . . . . . #bearhugsforaustralia #australianbushfirerelief #australianbushfireappeal #australianbushfires2020 #australiannativeanimals #geckos #animalprint #fabricprint #fabricdesigner #textiledesigner #kidswear #babyclothes #babyapparel #clothesforlittlepeople #claremartindesign See more
17.01.2022 No time for working on the new @makeitindesign #summerschool briefs from week 3 yet. But I did find this painting I started awhile ago which has some of the #indiansummer brief colour palette in it, so I thought I'd have a quick play around with some of the motifs from my design. I don't know where this is going, but it'll keep for another day. . . . .... . #surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #patterndesigner #surfacedesign #patterndesign #patterndesignersclub #fabricdesigner #printandpattern #homedecor #textiledesigner #surfacepatterncommunity #makeitindesign #claremartindesign #artistsoninstagram #artmakesmehappy #watercolourandink #watercolorandink #watercolordoodle #sketchaday #creativecommunity See more
17.01.2022 My take on the @makeitindesign #summerschool2020 advanced brief #indiansummer. Well one possible version for it, as I have more! . . . .... . #surfacepatterndesign #artlicensing #surfacedesigner #patterndesigner #surfacedesign #patterndesign #commissions #commissionsavailable #fabricdesigner #printandpattern #homedecor #textiledesigner #surfacepatterncommunity #makeitindesign #claremartindesign #artistsoninstagram #linocutstamp #woodblock #stamping #creativecommunity #surfacepatterndesigner #surfacepattern See more
16.01.2022 This is another collage pattern WIP, inspired by the recent @makeitindesign #summerschool2020 #floralcollage brief. It was my first attempt, using some collaged flowers I'd made in my sketchbook ages ago but had never made into a pattern. I didn't submit it because the colours didn't fit the brief. It needs finishing and I'd like to see it in some brighter colours. I'll put that in the To Do list then. . . . .... . #florals #floralsketch #floralillustration #sketchbook #penandink #drawingflowers #flowermotifs #floralmotif #botanicalillustration #birdsbutterfliesandblooms #claremartindesign #surfacepatterndesign #surfacepatterndesigner #patternandprint #printpattern See more
16.01.2022 Neon Fantastic lampshade. This design was created for the @makeitindesign #summerschool2020 #neonfantastic brief, and it does make me feel like I've been looking at the computer screen for too long! Which actually isn't true, because I haven't had any time to work on summer school lately. I'm hoping to get stuck in over the next few days as deadlines are looming! . . . .... . #lampshades #lampshadedesign #homedecor #surfacepatterndesign #artlicensing #surfacedesigner #patterndesigner #commissions #commissionsavailable #fabricdesigner #printandpattern #repeatpattern #textiledesigner #surfacepatterncommunity #makeitindesign #claremartindesign #geometricdesign #geometricpatterns See more
15.01.2022 A second design for the @makeitindesign #summerschool2020 #neonfantastic brief. It's a similar motif that I used in the previous design, but this is a more colourful version and slightly different layout. Which do you prefer; I can only submit one!? . . . .... . #dress #summerdress #ladieswear #womenswear #surfacepatterndesign #artlicensing #surfacedesigner #patterndesigner #illustrator #fabricdesigner #repeatpattern #textiledesigner #surfacepatterncommunity #makeitindesign #claremartindesign #geometricdesign #geometricpatterns See more
15.01.2022 I've just added some new designs to my @society6 shop! Floral Collage is one, a design I created during @makeitindesign #summerschool2020. Available on products like this framed wall art, and home decor. Oh, and also there's a sale on! . . . .... . #florals #floralsketch #floralcollage #flowermotifs #floralmotif #botanicalillustration #papercollage #cutpaperflowers #floralart #wallart #kidswallart #posters #artlicensing #surfacedesigner #patterndesigner #patterndesignersclub #commissions #commissionsavailable #homedecor #claremartindesign See more
14.01.2022 Finished for now. I can never stop fiddling with designs, and I was going to pick out more flower details with colour, but actually I quite like it as is. What do you think? . . . .... . #surfacepatterndesign #artlicensing #surfacedesigner #patterndesigner #surfacedesign #patterndesign #patterndesignersclub #commissions #commissionsavailable #fabricdesigner #printandpattern #homedecor #repeatpattern #textiledesigner #surfacepatterncommunity #surfacepatternlife #claremartindesign #florals #floralsketch #flowermotifs #floralmotif See more
14.01.2022 Just spent two gorgeous days at Rotto for the weekend, with amazing winter sunshine! Walked from one end of the island to the other and now I cant move
13.01.2022 I have to admit that (just for a minute) I wish my boys were little again so I could get them a beachtowel each featuring my Stumpy Jellyfish design, for next summer! I may have to add it to my Society6 shop. . . . .... . #beachtowels #kidsbeachtowel #kidsbeachwear #kidsbeach #beachstyle #jellyfish #surfacepatterndesign #licensing #artlicensing #surfacedesigner #patterndesigner #surfacedesign #patterndesign #patterndesignersclub #patternlicensing #fabricdesigner #printandpattern #repeatpattern #textiledesigner #surfacepatterncommunity #makeitindesign #claremartindesign See more
12.01.2022 Having a lot of fun with Linocut, stamping motifs for the @makeitindesign #summerschool2020 #indiansummer brief. Love to get the paints out
12.01.2022 One of the designs I did recently, but didn't enter, for the #collabwithgorman competition. Textural geometrics. I like the way the canvas texture of the fabric works well with the lines in the design. This design is available for sale and licensing. . . . .... . #geometricdesign #stationerydesign #makeupbags #pouches #surfacepatterndesign #artlicensing #surfacedesigner #patterndesigner #surfacedesign #patterndesign #commissions #commissionsavailable #fabricdesigner #printandpattern #printdesign #homedecor #fashion #textiledesigner #surfacepatterncommunity #claremartindesign See more
12.01.2022 This is the rest of the gang. I created these animals for a kids mural, a creative brief I did while doing the Ultimate Portfolio Builder with Make It In Design a couple of years ago. My favourite is the colourful stripey cat. . . . .... . #snail #whale #crab #cat #dog #gecko #kookaburra #toucan #animals #birds #animalpatterns #kidspatterns #kidsart #kidswallpaper #kidsmural #wallmural #illustration #illustrator #kidsillustrations #claremartindesign See more
11.01.2022 Finally started on the #floralcollage brief for @makeitindesign #summerschool2020, but I havent found my mojo yet. Im just pfaffing around. Im calling it quits for today and hoping tomorrow I get in the flow. Im not sure collage is for me!
11.01.2022 Well I haven't started properly on the #summerschool2020 briefs yet, but for the first time ever I've completed one of the @makeitindesign typography challenges! It feels good to have tried one, as I've always struggled a bit with typography. On to the briefs now... . . . .... . #surfacepatterndesign #artlicensing #surfacedesigner #patterndesigner #surfacedesign #patterndesign #commissions #commissionsavailable #fabricdesigner #homedecor #repeatpattern #textiledesigner #makeitindesign #claremartindesign #typography See more
10.01.2022 A very busy day today trying to catch up on things, so here's a quick bird doodle I drew a while ago. . . . . .... #animals #birds #birdsbutterfliesandblooms #dippen #artistsoninstagram #artmakesmehappy #sketchaday #penandink #inksketching #creativecommunity #surfacedesigner #surfacepatterndesigner #surfacepattern #claremartindesign See more
09.01.2022 I thought the design I created for the @makeitindesign #summerschool2020 advanced brief, called #indiansummer, would be perfect for things like kitchenware, including this cannister. What do you think? . . . .... . #birdart #animalpatterns #kitchenware #homedecor #surfacepatterndesign #artlicensing #surfacedesigner #patterndesigner #surfacedesign #patterndesign #patterndesignersclub #commissions #commissionsavailable #fabricdesigner #printandpattern #textiledesigner #surfacepatterncommunity #makeitindesign #claremartindesign See more
09.01.2022 So happy with my new square Moo business cards, postcards and stickers. They were super helpful, the service is quick and the quality is fantastic. Thanks @moo, you did a fabulous job! . . . .... . #businesscards #hashtagmoo #branding #artbusiness #selfemployed #artist #surfacepatterndesign #artlicensing #surfacedesigner #patterndesigner #surfacedesign #patterndesign #commissions #commissionsavailable #fabricdesigner #patternlover #colourlover #homedecor #textiledesigner #claremartindesign See more
09.01.2022 Do not adjust your sets, this is Neon Fanatic, my design for one of the creative briefs for @makeitindesign #summerschool2020! Is it too early in the morning for this?! . . . .... . #neonfanatic #makeitindesign #porterandbrawn #neoncolours #geometricdesign #geometricpatterns #surfacepatterndesign #artlicensing #surfacedesigner #patterndesigner #patterndesignersclub #commissions #commissionsavailable #fabricdesigner #printandpattern #repeatpattern #textiledesigner #surfacepatterncommunity #claremartindesign See more
08.01.2022 Finally finished! At last I got the handles sewn on this tote bag made from my Painted Flowers design on fabric printed by @nextstateprint. Thanks to all of you who gave feedback on the colour I should use for the handles; it was overwhelming in favour of the dark colour. What do you think?! . . . .... . #nextstateprint #totebags # #surfacepatterndesign #artlicensing #surfacedesigner #patterndesigner #surfacedesign #patterndesign #commissions #commissionsavailable #fabricdesigner #printandpattern #homedecor #repeatpattern #textiledesigner #claremartindesign #florals #floralillustration #flowermotifs #floralmotif See more
08.01.2022 The @makeitindesign #summerschool2020 is finally finished! Sad that it's over and that I couldn't spend as much time as I'd like on the great creative briefs from #porterandbrawn, but happy I got something submitted. This is a mockup of my design for one of the advanced briefs #floralcollage. Thank you #makeitindesign for another fantastic Summer School, see you next year! . . . .... . #florals #collage #collageflowers #flowermotifs #floralmotif #collageart #papercollage #cutpapercollage #cutpaperart #surfacepatterndesign #artlicensing #surfacedesigner #patterndesigner #commissions #commissionsavailable #fabricdesigner #printandpattern #homedecor #curtaindesign #curtainfabric #cushions #cushioncover #textiledesigner #claremartindesign See more
08.01.2022 Just as I'd imagined, one moody living room! And another great mockup from @creatsy. . . . .... . #creatsy #wallpaperdecor #wallpaperdesign #floralwallpaper #surfacepatterndesign #artlicensing #patternsforlicensing #surfacedesigner #patterndesigner #commissions #homedecor #repeatpattern #textiledesigner #surfacepatterncommunity #makeitindesign #claremartindesign See more
07.01.2022 I'm so far behind on the two tracks I'm doing for @makeitindesign #summerschool2020! Two new creative briefs for week 3 came out on Monday, that look amazing, and I'm dying to get my hands on them, but family commitments have put everything on hold for awhile. In the meantime, I did a quick mockup of my #indiansummer design as wallpaper, to see how it looked. Happy hump day everyone. . . . .... . #surfacepatterndesign #artlicensing #surfacedesigner #patterndesigner #surfacedesign #patterndesign #patterndesignersclub #commissions #commissionsavailable #fabricdesigner #printandpattern #homedecor #repeatpattern #textiledesigner #surfacepatterncommunity #makeitindesign #claremartindesign #wallpaper #modernwallpaper See more
06.01.2022 Making tote bags from my new stash of fabric printed with my Painted Flowers design. Im trying to decide on the colour of the handles. Which do you prefer; the dark or natural colour?
06.01.2022 Pattern Pulse is a wonderful book put together by very clever Australian surface pattern designer Rachael King. It features 100 Australian surface pattern designers, and I can't believe I'm saying this but, I'm in it! (Cue image of Kermit the Frog waving arms wildly). It launches October 14th, but you can purchase a copy from today over on @australiansurfacedesigners. Huge congrats Rachael! . . . .... . #surfacepatterndesign #artlicensing #surfacedesigner #patterndesigner #surfacedesign #patterndesign #surfacepattern #commissions #commissionsavailable #fabricdesigner #printandpattern #textiledesigner #textileartist #perthdesigner #perthdesign #australiandesigner #claremartindesign See more
05.01.2022 Another cushion, and another design from @makeitindesign #summerschool2020. This one was created in response to another creative brief from @porter_and_brawn called Sundown. Summer School is great for accessing the latest trends for the coming year. . . . .... . #artlicensing #surfacedesigner #patterndesigner #patterndesignersclub #cushions #cushioncover #pillows ##commissionsavailable #fabricdesigner #homedecor #repeatpattern #textiledesigner #surfacepatterncommunity #porterandbrawn #makeitindesign #claremartindesign See more
05.01.2022 Race to the Top. Just playing around with some of the animals from my Big Eyed Animal collection. I hope the snail wins. I like to bet on the underdog, or snail in this case. . . . .... . #snail #cat #animals #animalpatterns #kidspatterns #kidsart #surfacepatterndesign #artlicensing #surfacedesigner #patterndesigner #surfacedesign #patterndesign #patterndesignersclub #commissions #commissionsavailable #printandpattern #homedecor #surfacepatterncommunity #claremartindesign See more
04.01.2022 Issue 5 of @the_digital_cloth e-magazine is now available, with features on artists from all kinds of disciplines, including me! I promised the link to their website, if anyone is interested in purchasing a copy: https://www.textileretreats.com.au//The_Digital_Cloth_-_Is . . . .... . #thedigitalcloth #surfacepatterndesign #artlicensing #surfacedesigner #patterndesigner #surfacedesign #patterndesign #patterndesignersclub #commissions #commissionsavailable #fabricdesigner #printandpattern #homedecor #textiledesigner #surfacepatterncommunity #makeitindesign #claremartindesign See more
02.01.2022 @gormanclothing shopping/giftbag. Well it's not, but, I've heard it said that if you put it out there to the universe you never know what might happen. So I'm putting it out there. This design is available for sale and licensing. . . . .... . #gormanclothing #geometricdesign #stationerydesign #shoppingbags #giftbags #surfacepatterndesign #artlicensing #surfacedesigner #patterndesigner #surfacedesign #patterndesign #commissions #commissionsavailable #fabricdesigner #printandpattern #printdesign #homedecor #fashion #textiledesigner #surfacepatterncommunity #claremartindesign See more
01.01.2022 Happy Floral Friday! Trying to get my mojo on for the #floralcollage brief @makeitindesign, but not a lot to show yet, so here's a design I did last year. Have a great weekend! . . . .... . #florals #floralsketch #floralillustration #sketchbook #penandink #drawingflowers #flowermotifs #floralmotif #botanicalillustration #birdsbutterfliesandblooms #surfacepatterndesign #artlicensing #surfacedesigner #patterndesigner #surfacedesign #patterndesign #patterndesignersclub #commissions #commissionsavailable #fabricdesigner #printandpattern #homedecor #repeatpattern #textiledesigner #surfacepatterncommunity #makeitindesign #claremartindesign See more
01.01.2022 Thanks for the feedback everyone! Most of you preferred this version of my Crab Scatter pattern, with the ripple texture background; so ripples it is! . . . .... . #crabs #animals #sealife #animalpatterns #fabricdesigner #textiledesigner #fabric #kidspatterns #kidsfashion #dungarees #babyclothes #kidsclothes #babyapparel #clothesforlittlepeople #kidswear #animaldrawings #artlicensing #claremartindesign See more
