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See Jenny’s May inspiration mood board. This month it’s all pinks, corals, and oranges!
The garden is an endless source of inspiration for my art and patterns. See what is inspiring me this chilly April morning.
Is it worth it to invest in surface pattern design? Jenny talks about the inherent power of patterns and how businesses and manufacturers can use this force for good in their own product lines.
Jenny explores the new Aquario Textile Designer plug-in for Photoshop CC and shares her initial thoughts.
January’s Color Inspiration Mood Board!
Check out my December Inspiration and a fabulous muted holiday color palette!
Jenny’s monthly mood board. See the colors and images that are inspiring Jenny this month.
In this short post, Jenny describes why she is a surface pattern design and what fuels her to continue this work each day. Patterns have emotional power that can connect people beyond words
Jenny presented to the Textile Design Lab for Home Decor Month. Check our her interview on the Pattern Observer Blog.
A quick primer on art licensing for anyone who is new to the concept. Licensing is super flexible and almost always benefits both the business and the artist.
Are you a designer? Check out Jenny’s post about selling your surface pattern designs online.
Is Adobe Textile Designer coming back? It looks like it! Check out this post to find out more and grab a link to Adobe for updates!
Learn how your small business can license art with ease! Many small business owners find art licensing too confusing or think it involves complex bookkeeping — nope! Read more to see our FAQ’s answered.
My Design Heroes: Read more to find out how Collier Campbell influenced me and my design career.
A quick review and basic overview of Photoshop CC 2021’s new Pattern Preview Mode.
Tapping into your preferred mode of communication and creativity for Valentine’s Day. Up your game this year!
Find your creative sweet spot this year. In this post, I share some great classes on Creative Bug for those wanting to delve deeper into creativity.
Jenny gives an overview of the Adobe Textile Designer Plug-In for Photoshop.
The fashion shows in New York, London, Milan, and Paris have wrapped up. Here are my top 3 trends, from a print and pattern perspective, from this season’s shows.
I genuinely love the creativity of editorial and runway fashion— there is so much to draw from. The trick is being able to take trends and make them your own, with your own style and voice.
Looking for new print and pattern design resources? Jenny’s online print library has been updated with fresh designs.
Still looking to spruce up your desk during these cold, gray days? My 2020 Desk Calendar features artwork and prints on each page. Each month fits perfectly in a standard 5x7” frame and will give your desk a stylish bit of cheer.
So how do I sell my work if I don’t go to the shows? Well, admittedly, it puts the burden of exposure and developing relationships on me. I have to be committed to getting my name, work, and products seen.
Bringing back a past post: Table Decoration Ideas. This post feature's Jenny's Thanksgiving Table from 2019
When I think about collaborations, I’m working to be the best partner a manufacturer can have. I want to create art that is infinitely useful and, whenever possible, I like to show the creative director my vision.
I have a thing for details. I love love love detail and I will buy products when their details sing to me. Need is not a factor; it’s all based on the darling factor. I have tried to think carefully about what is that makes something precious to me.
It’s August which can only mean that it’s time to start thinking about next year! Wait, what happened to back-to-school? Well, that too. We have just one back-to-schooler this year and one home schooler, which means we have to be extra organized.
I’m back again with a popular post update. Lots of people want to know what the Textile Design Lab is really all about and, more importantly, is it worth the money?
Many of you know that I’m the voice behind the surface pattern design at Bova Creative. While I am still quite proudly a partner in Bova Creative and our graphics & interiors work there continues, I decided it was time to step out from the Bova Creative moniker with my own artwork and pattern design.
