Fiona Solley | Artist
Fiona Solley
Phone: +61 417 798 566
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25.01.2022 Sunday Brunch pattern for #30patternsin30days ! I love a breakfast of spinach and mushrooms on any day! #patterndesign #patterns #pattern #surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #surfacedesign #surfacepatterndesigner #gouachepainting #gouache #australianillustrator #australianartist
25.01.2022 Thanks to the BROOCH ambassador @rebeca_bovey for putting me into this artist @coupdecolere . Perfect pick me up for wet windy day
25.01.2022 Not a massive fan of the hot steamy weather we’re experiencing at the moment...but I do love the tropical vibes! #australiancoast #australianflowers #australiannativeflowers #bugs #insectsillustration #gouachepainting #gouache #australianillustrator #australianartist #tropical #tropicalvibes #tropicalgarden #tropicalplants
24.01.2022 Not always inspired by nature #bigcitylights #blurry #blurred #notwearingglasses
23.01.2022 I do love sewing and I get a real buzz out of taking an idea from my imagination and creating fabric, printing it...thanks @nextstateprint and finally sewing into something. Link in bio to my @Finders Keepers marketplace to purchase. I started sewing when I was 10yrs old. I used a vintage Singer childs machine that my mum was given. It used a chainstitch and I made all my dolls clothes as well as my own clothes. These days I use a grown up machine but I still have fond memor...ies of sewing with a childs machine. I dont have the original machine I learnt on but I do have a Holly Hobbie one (Swipe to see her) #banksias #patterndesign #patterns #pattern #surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #surfacedesign #surfacepatterndesigner #australiancoast #australianflowers #australiannativeflowers #bugs #insectsillustration #gouachepainting #gouache #australianillustrator #australianartist #portmacquarie #ausmumpreneur #smallbiz #makersofinstagram #australianmade #supportsmallbusiness @ Port Macquarie, New South Wales See more
23.01.2022 I spend hours nurturing flowers from seed to flower only to have them eaten by bugs and slugs. Then without doing a single thing all year, up pop these beautiful jonquils. #gouachepainting #gouache #australianillustrator #australianartist #flowerpainting #illustration #handpainted #paintedgarden
22.01.2022 My take on Pantone’s colours of the Year...with a dash of a favourite bloom @alessandrapapazzo #australiancoast #australianflowers #australiannativeflowers #gouachepainting #gouache #australianillustrator #australianartist #portmacquarie #pantonecoloroftheyear
22.01.2022 Some locals discovered on my travels today #metal #metalanimals #snowymountains #drivingaround #exploring #exploration
21.01.2022 Some preliminary painting for @makeitindesign summer school advanced brief. As soon as saw Floral Collage I was in heaven. A favourite theme for me. Another great brief from @porter_and_brawn #summerschool2020 #advancedbrief #gouache #flowers #auatralianflowers
21.01.2022 The countdown is on for @finders_keepers Brisbane market. My debut stall is a dream come true and I will also be debuting some new patterns and brand new products. More to reveal soon. #brisbanefinderskeepers #patterndesign #patterns #pattern #surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #surfacedesign #surfacepatterndesigner #australiancoast #australianflowers #australiannativeflowers #aussiesmallbusiness #smallbusinessaustralia #australianmade #australianbusiness #australiandesign #madeinaustralia #handmadeinaustralia #australianhandmade #madeinportmacquarie #lovinglymade
21.01.2022 Im really proud that I am able to produce my products completely in Australia. I create my artwork in my home studio, fabric printed in Melbourne @nextstateprint labels produced in Perth @tedandtootlabels Products sewn in Port Macquarie thanks to yours truly and promotional products in Melbourne. Shop products that are made by small Australian artists and creatives now at Finders Keepers at Home @finders_keepers https://www.thefinderskeepersmarketplace.com/s/fiona-solley #finderskeepersathome #thefinderskeepers #patterndesign #patterns #pattern #surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #surfacedesign #surfacepatterndesigner #australiancoast #australianflowers #australiannativeflowers #bugs #insectsillustration #gouachepainting #gouache #australianillustrator #australianartist #portmacquarie @ Port Macquarie, New South Wales
21.01.2022 Caturday...its no longer Saturday but I had to do a quick refresh of Affinity Designer. So big thanks to @lizkohlerbrown @skillshare for great class to help my memory. #30patternsin30days #patterndesign #patterns #pattern #surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #surfacedesign #surfacepatterndesigner #gouachepainting #gouache #australianillustrator #australianartist
21.01.2022 How amazing is this bag. It is a fact that I CANNOT throw any scrap of fabric out. I gave a bundle of my fabric scraps to my gorgeous niece and look what she has made. Her resourcefulness and cleverness has given me an idea for next weekends Finders Keepers at Home virtual market. More details soon. #finderskeepersathome #thefinderskeepers #patterndesign #patterns #pattern #surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #surfacedesign #surfacepatterndesigner #reusedmaterials #upcycledbags #reusereducerecycle
20.01.2022 Ive finally started @drawnfromhereproject . I may have already said I started but that idea was not really going anywhere I liked. This time...fingers crossed #drawnfromhere2020 #patterndesign #patterns #pattern #surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #surfacedesign #surfacepatterndesigner #australiancoast #australianflowers #australiannativeflowers #gouachepainting #gouache #australianillustrator #australianartist #portmacquarie #australianillustrator #australianartist #flowerpainting #illustration #handpainted #paintedgarden
20.01.2022 Start your creative 2021 with a Craft and Cocktails workshop this January at The Glasshouse Port Macquarie. There are 4 fab workshops by myself and @gabriella.domin.design to chose from, a different one each Friday night in January. So if you’re looking for an evening of colourful fun, craft and cocktails head to The Glasshouse website to book tickets @glasshousepmq Swipe for more details or contact me for more info. #portmacquarie #glasshousepmq #portmacquariensw #patterndesign #patterns #pattern #surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesign #collage #stencilart #australiancoast #australianflowers #australiannativeflowers #australianillustrator #australianartist
19.01.2022 Packaging up ready for posting. Last day of @finders_keepers online market...Finished 9pm. Check out all on offer from a fabulous line up of Australian makers. www.thefinderskeepers.com #finderskeepers #finderskeepersonline #thefinderskeepers #handmade #handmadewithlove #handmadeinaustralia
19.01.2022 I was so honoured to be asked to contribute to this publication and sit alongside some of the most amazing pattern designers in Australia. Thank you Rachael for your tireless work to have your idea come to fruition. Mid North Coast NSW...you have a number of pattern designers in here @gabriella.domin.design @jocelynproustdesigns @danielaglassop #Repost @rachaeldoesdesign with @make_repost PATTERN PULSE IS HERE! It is with great pleasure that I announce that Pattern Pul...se is going to launch on October 14th. A book I have been curating since December last year has finally been signed off and is going to print tomorrow! 100 of Australias talented Surface Designers trusted me to bring this 288 page, full colour tome out into the world. Featuring their artwork, their histories, art practices, dreams and worldly advice, it is a must have coffee table book for lovers of colour and design. Designers who work in fashion, homewares, bedding, stationery, illustration, textiles and interiors. Including the art of Jocelyn Proust, Pete Cromer, Ellie Whittaker, Edith Rewa, TIff Manuell, Laura Blythman, Kasey Rainbow and Bonnie Ashley just to name a few. Presale starts now so pop on over to @australiansurfacedesigners to buy yourself a copy of this incredible snapshot of Australian Design talent. #australiansurfacepatterndesigner #australiandesigner #textiledesigner #textileartist #australianmade #australianbook #australianfashion #slowfashion #australianslowfashion See more
19.01.2022 Managed a little restock of my hanging planters and table planters for @finders_keepers Christmas Shopping event for marketplace sellers starting tomorrow. These have been a surprise hit...and a great way for me to use up some leftover fabric pieces. Link in bio or https://www.thefinderskeepersmarketplace.com/s/fiona-solley #finderskeepers #patterndesign #patterns #pattern #surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #surfacedesign #surfacepatterndesigner #australiancoast #australianflowers #australiannativeflowers #gouachepainting #gouache #australianillustrator #australianartist #portmacquarie #ausmumpreneur #smallbiz #womeninbusiness #makersofinstagram #australianmade #supportsmallbusiness
18.01.2022 The best start to my day...painting and lovely visit to my favourite flower person @osteriapapazzo to gather inspiration! @finders_keepers #finderskeepersathome #finderskeepersathome #process
18.01.2022 I forgot to let @aleisabyfield.artisan know I was buying this gorgeous green cross for myself...I collected this afternoon and LOVE that it was so beautifully packaged. Such joy to open and find my lovely present inside. #makersofinstagram #australianmade #supportsmallbusiness #portmacquarie
18.01.2022 Out and about and stumbled across this tiny little stunner! Might have to use as inspo for a design! #portmacquarie #australiancoast #australianflowers #australiannativeflowers
17.01.2022 Made a start on #advancedbrief for @makeitindesign Winter School! #surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #surfacedesign #surfacepatterndesigner #gouachepainting #gouache #australianillustrator #australianartist #illustration #handpainted
16.01.2022 https://facebook.com/events/s/finders-keepers-at-home/2611541949105903/?ti=icl The official launch of the shopping portion of Finders Keepers at Home starts tomorrow Thursday 18th 9am and runs until Sunday 21st of June. There is also an action-packed weekend of events on offer and your chance to connect with this creative community. ... Check out the awesome products from creative clever small businesses!
16.01.2022 Like I said yesterday... I CANNOT throw any scrap of fabric out. My idea for reusing some of fabric scraps...Gift Cards. They will be available at this weekends Finders Keepers at Home virtual market @finders_keepers I took advantage of the wet day and break time from writing school reports. There will limited numbers and each one slightly different. Very happy to have an idea to reuse my scraps. Thanks Jeano! #finderskeepersathome #thefinderskeepers #patterndesign #patterns #pattern #surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #surfacedesign #surfacepatterndesigner #reusedmaterials #reusereducerecycle
15.01.2022 New product alert...Extra large cushions...So lush and comfy printed in a variety of my patterns. Cotton linen fabric printed beautifully by @nextstateprint and paired so well with my @recycledmats mat! Heading to my Finders Keepers Marketplace store soon or DM for more info. #patterndesign #patterns #pattern #surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #surfacedesign #surfacepatterndesigner #australiancoast #australianflowers #australiannativeflowers #bugs #insectsillustration #gouachepainting #gouache #australianillustrator #australianartist #portmacquarie #ausmumpreneur #smallbiz #womeninbusiness #makersofinstagram #australianmade #supportsmallbusiness #fionasolleyillustrationdesign
15.01.2022 Free postage on all purchases during Finders Keepers at Home @finders_keepers PLUS you receive one of my A6 postcards as a BIG thank you for supporting my small (one woman) creative business Link in bio. Make sure you check all the makers on Finders Keepers at Home for all the specials these hardworking makers are offering https://thefinderskeepers.com/finders-keepers-at-home-find.. #finderskeepersathome #thefinderskeepers @ Port Macquarie, New South Wales
15.01.2022 Scabious...since I discovered these gorgeous little flower this design has been in my head. Finally had a chance to get it out of my head! #patterndesign #patterns #pattern #surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #surfacedesign #surfacepatterndesigner #gouachepainting #gouache #australianillustrator #australianartist #flowerpainting #illustration #handpainted #paintedgarden
13.01.2022 The trend briefs for Advanced Track by @porter_and_brawn and @makeitindesign were right up my alley. Loads of florals that I love #summerschool2020 #advanced #indiansummer #patterndesign #patterns #pattern #surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #surfacedesign #surfacepatterndesigner #gouachepainting #gouache #australianillustrator #australianartist #flowerpainting #illustration #handpainted #paintedgarden
10.01.2022 Theres still a few days to enter my giveaway!! Includes Wattle Delight clutch purse and Gum Blossoms tea towel. Heres what you need to do to win the clutch and tea towel 1. Follow @solleyfiona on Instagram. 2. Tag a friend who you know love to win a clutch and tea towel. 3. Comment what is one of your favourite things.... All my items are designed and made by me in Australia. (Fabric printed in Melbourne) Giveaway closes next Sunday 9th August AEST. Winners announced Monday 10th August. Will post Australia wide, so only open to those in Australia. See more
08.01.2022 New goodies up and ready for @finders_keepers Marketplace Christmas Shopping event starting next Wednesday. Scroll through to see the ‘Crystals in My Heart’ pattern in my tea towels, printed by @nextstateprint and sewn by moi. This is a pretty spesh design...the one you come up with when there’s absolutely no brief. And I love telling stories in my patterns. It’s based around my 3 most special guys in my life...Mick of my life who loves his trees and birds, my first baby ...@darcey__fisher who astounds me with his far reaching knowledge of lots of things including geology, crystals and minerals and my other baby who was born in wind and rain, a part of this country that still holds a very special place in my heart. #thefinderskeepers #patterndesign #patterns #pattern #surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #surfacedesign #surfacepatterndesigner #australiancoast #australianeucalyptus #crystals #gouachepainting #gouache #australianillustrator #australianartist #portmacquarie #ausmumpreneur #smallbiz #womeninbusiness #makersofinstagram #australianmade #supportsmallbusiness See more
07.01.2022 Big order all ready to go...with my fancy new packaging. Big thanks to @printtogether for their awesome printing and super fast arrival. #patterndesign #patterns #pattern #surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #surfacedesign #surfacepatterndesigner #australiancoast #australianflowers #australiannativeflowers #gouachepainting #gouache #australianillustrator #australianartist #portmacquarie #ausmumpreneur #smallbiz #womeninbusiness #makersofinstagram #australianmade #supportsmallbusiness
06.01.2022 My favourite part about illustrating and designing is the gathering of inspiration. Beautiful blooms by @alessandrapapazzo I gues I now how to start painting #summerschool2020 #patterndesign #patterns #pattern #surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #surfacedesign #surfacepatterndesigner #gouachepainting #gouache #australianillustrator #australianartist #portmacquarie #flowerpainting #illustration #handpainted #paintedgarden
06.01.2022 Busy preparing for my debut stall @finders_keepers Brisbane markets. Also debuting some new patterns and products. Make sure you grab your tickets. Link in bio. #brisbanefinderskeepers #smallbusinessaustralia #australianmade #craftedwithlove #australianbusiness #australiandesign #madeinaustralia #handmadeinaustralia #australianhandmade #ilovehandmade #lovinglymade
05.01.2022 New square gift cards have finally landed in my Finders Keepers marketplace store. @finders_keepers Printed in Victoria using a slightly textured card stock that is 100% recycled...and feels and looks amazing @printtogether Link in bio. https://www.thefinderskeepersmarketplace.com/s/fiona-solley #patterndesign #patterns #pattern #surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #surfacedesign #surfacepatterndesigner #australiancoast #australianflowers #australiannativeflowers #bugs #insectsillustration #gouachepainting #gouache #australianillustrator #australianartist #portmacquarie #ausmumpreneur #smallbiz #womeninbusiness #makersofinstagram #australianmade #supportsmallbusiness
04.01.2022 This little gem is where my love of sewing began...well not this machine exactly but my beautiful family found and bought me one just like it. It will be truly treasured and I just might use it to bring back those happy memories of creating at a young age. Ultimate slow fashion #sewing #handmade #makersofinstagram #australianmade #supportsmallbusiness
04.01.2022 Life has been pretty busy lately, so Im taking some time off to gather some inspiration. #flora #eucalypts #kangaroopaw #relaxationmode #australianartist #plants #holidaytimeisthebesttime
04.01.2022 To celebrate my favourite month I decided to have a GIVEAWAY of one of my Wattle Delight clutch purses and Gum Blossoms tea towel. What do I love about August. Its a popular birthday month and some of my most favourite people have their birthday this month. Growing up in Brisbane, August also meant the arrival of windy days which I LOVE and a touch of cold weather. And August is also when wattle is at its best...of my fav flowers. Heres what you need to do to win the clutch... and tea towel 1. Follow @solleyfiona on Instagram. 2. Tag a friend who you know love to win a clutch and tea towel. 3. Comment what is one of your favourite things. All my items are designed and made by me in Australia. (Fabric printed one Melbourne) Giveaway closes next Sunday 9th August AEST. Winners announced Monday 10th August. Will post Australia wide, so only open to those in Australia. See more
04.01.2022 1 week to go...getting stock ready and some new designs are on their way. Cant wait to add them to my Finders Keepers shop. Thanks to @nextstateprint for the update. Free shipping during the market. #finderskeepersathome #thefinderskeepers #handmade #smallbizau
04.01.2022 How amazing are peacocks...their long tails and their feathers that look like their made from anodize metal. They inspired my ‘Country Set’ pattern for @makeitindesign Winter School #intermediatebrief #winterschool2021 #patterndesign #patterns #pattern #surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #surfacedesign #surfacepatterndesigner #gouachepainting #gouache #australianillustrator #australianartist #peacocks #birds
03.01.2022 Its been a busy few months...Virtual markets, sending off my wares to wonderful purchasers who are supporting small biz and in between that...full time work. I havent had to chance to say a BIG thank all my followers, commenters and likers. You really add to my joy that I get from creating. I took a week off to take a break, do a bit of driving and taking photos, getting my paints out to play. New work is brewing away. #patterndesign #patterns #pattern #surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #surfacedesign #surfacepatterndesigner #australiancoast #australianflowers #australiannativeflowers #gouachepainting #gouache #australianillustrator #australianartist #portmacquarie #ausmumpreneur #smallbiz #makersofinstagram #australianmade #supportsmallbusiness
03.01.2022 Im really lucky to live on the east coast of Australia and be surrounded by inspiration. Underwater Delight clutch purse coming to you from Finders Keepers at Home @finders_keepers this weekend. FIND. SEEK. LOVE. KEEP #finderskeepersathome #thefinderskeepers #gouachepainting #gouache #australianillustrator #australianartist #flowerpainting #illustration #handpainted #paintedunderwatergarden @ Port Macquarie, New South Wales
02.01.2022 I am constantly inspired by the shapes and colours of flowers and leaves, especially Australian natives. Fab brief by @porter_and_brawn and @makeitindesign Advanced brief Flower Collage. #floralcollage #summerschool2020 #advanced #patterndesign #patterns #pattern #surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #surfacedesign #surfacepatterndesigner #australiancoast #australianflowers #australiannativeflowers
02.01.2022 Sorry 15 yr old son!!! This is what happens when 1. Your mum has been packaging Christmas orders for the last few weeks.... and 2. She is a pattern designer and has some leftover wallpaper. #packaging #wallpaper #birthdaypresents
02.01.2022 Makers...youre all the figgin best and BIG thanks to Finders Keepers at Home @finders_keepers for making this virtual event an amazing experience! Last day of the event and also last day for FREE SHIPPING from me. Just select GIFT CARD in shipping options. Link to my shop in bio or https://www.thefinderskeepersmarketplace.com/s/fiona-solley #finderskeepersathome #thefinderskeepers @ Port Macquarie, New South Wales
01.01.2022 Theres nothing more satisfying than to see something that started out as an idea then a sketch and finally the finished product. New designs just arrived thanks to @nextstateprint. Swipe for how I used these fabrics. Will be available for this weekends Finders Keepers at Home @finders_keepers https://www.thefinderskeepersmarketplace.com/s/fiona-solley #finderskeepersathome #thefinderskeepers #patterndesign #patterns #pattern #surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #surfacedesign #surfacepatterndesigner #australiancoast #australianflowers #australiannativeflowers #bugs #insectsillustration #gouachepainting #gouache #australianillustrator #australianartist #portmacquarie @ Port Macquarie, New South Wales
01.01.2022 Special order heading out the door. My fabric gift cards are a perfect way for me to up cycle my fabric leftovers...not scraps... I love beautiful packaging and have quite a collection, so when I started creating and making there was no question about how to package. Thanks to @printtogether for printing my postcards and postage sticker that accompany every purchase. #finderskeepers #patterndesign #patterns #pattern #surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #surfacedesign #surfacepatterndesigner #australiancoast #australianflowers #australiannativeflowers #gouachepainting #gouache #australianillustrator #australianartist #portmacquarie #ausmumpreneur #smallbiz #womeninbusiness #makersofinstagram #australianmade #supportsmallbusiness
