Woven-Words

I have always admired the serenity and pureness of nature.  As soon as my husband and I were finished with our schooling, we immediately moved to the quiet, spacious suburbia; never understanding ones desire to move to the big city. Many years and experiences later, my perception of city life began to shift and eventually (to my surprise) began to influence my work as a designer.

On one particular sales trip to Manhattan, I walked…a lot.  While traveling amongst the noisy hustle and bustle of traffic, I stumbled upon a little wild flower rooted next to a wrought iron gate. The graceful flower was rising from a crack in the concrete, pushing its way toward the clear blue sky.  The juxtaposition of the cement, the wrought iron and the plant created a texture that brought a smile to my face for the rest of the day.  The peaceful experience made the echoes from city streets dissipate; leaving only the beautiful composition in my memory.  From that day forward, I gained a different perspective of the urban environment and the magnificence held within it.

Then I began to travel.  I was able to travel longer and more freely after my obligations of parenthood and elderly care were fulfilled.  I discovered the joy of experiencing different cities, architecture, bridges, public transportation, vegetation, people, as well as cultures from around the world. I took photos, doodled, sketched, took notes, and made plans to enjoy outings with friends from different cities.  I now fully understand the attraction society has to live within a metropolis.

Drawing inspiration from the energy and graphics of the urban landscape, the 18 new patterns in the fall 2016 Cityscape collection depict my experiences from the eccentric life of the big city.

Boulevard 4568

Metropolis 4569 – Cityscape 4564 – Boulevard 4568

Solstice 5815

Boomtown 4564 – Metropolis 4569

Junction 6531 – Lexingtion 4221 – Lumen 1305 – Essanay 8220 – Selfridge 8940