surface design

Happy Halloween! by Esther Loopstra

Here is some Halloween lettering to get you in the spirit. I created this for Fred Myer/ Kroger stores holiday home decor products. I've had so much fun working with them on various projects throughout the year. You can purchase some of these designs now on spooky products in stores and online.

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Pattern making demo - Part 2 by Esther Loopstra

I finished the second part of my demo on how to use Adobe Capture CC and Adobe Illustrator to create repeatable patterns from your drawings. In this video you will learn how to use the Live Paint tool and the Pattern tool to color your shapes and then turn them into a repeatable pattern. It's really fun and easy, enjoy!

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New free wallpaper for spring! by Esther Loopstra

I've been creating a lot of patterns that are inspired by all of the spring that's happening around my house. When I take walks I see so many patterns in nature and I want to get out my sketchbook and draw them! I've been putting a lot of these on instagram and I thought I'd give everyone a new free pattern that you can use as wallpaper for your computer or phone. You can get it by clicking on the image below.

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New Patterns! by Esther Loopstra

It's been a busy few months here, full of new and exciting things.  I had my first solo painting exhibit, signed a new licensing agent and I've already gotten some great new licenses!  I've also been getting ready for Surtex (which is the big surface design show in NY).  I won't be going this year but my designs will be there, so I've busy creating new patterns.  Here is a little preview of one of the collections that I've been working on.

poppy pattern

tribal flag pattern

Candy dots pattern

Frayed chevron pattern