Today’s Featured Designer is the talented Tanya Brown, who designs under the name Schatzi Brown. Schatzi’s inspiration comes from her love of nature and being outdoors. She is a runner, biker, skier, and a surfer who loves quirky color combinations, hand drawn motifs, surf/skate/ski lifestyle brands & street wear. She also loves travel, anthropology, and researching different cultures for inspiration.
I was immediately drawn to Schatzi’s work and color usage, but her heart warming description of her love with print and pattern truly warmed my heart, “I think I have loved pattern since I was a child. I started drawing when I was three years old and never stopped. My favorite childhood memories include my crayon apron that my mom made me and, my multicolor ball point pen, magic changing color markers, & my spiral graph! All the signs were there pointing me to my passion for patterns, but I didn’t know it then.”
I couldn’t relate more! You can find more of Schatzi’s work over at her wonderful blog, Schatzi Brown.
I just wanted to remind everyone that the next Sellable Sketch class begins this Monday, May 7th! This is the last time that I will be teaching the class for quite sometime, since I have a baby arriving in August! The class will be offered as a self-study course, but if you are interested in the full course I encourage you to sign up today. Have a wonderful weekend!
7 Comments
May 4, 2012 at 8:18 pm
oh my word – HUGE congratulations! I am sooo very excited for you Michelle. Love and hugs claire X
May 4, 2012 at 11:35 pm
“Great Designs”, we could not be more proud of you and your success in following your design abilities. Can’t wait for the next designs to appear in your portfolio.
May 5, 2012 at 4:01 am
I love Schatzi’s prints! The selection you posted is the most impressive yet!
What a lovely post. Thank you!
May 6, 2012 at 4:12 pm
Great feature! I’m a big fan of her prints and especially all the bright, fun colors!
May 9, 2012 at 4:05 am
I didn’t know you were pregnant! Congratulations! Being a mom is the best ever!
May 14, 2012 at 9:24 pm
Thanks Muffin! We are pretty excited
May 14, 2012 at 9:25 pm
Thanks Aaryn!