Clockwise from upper left: @ken_chapple and Ruthie; @cattailcastle; @tansley_art.design.creative; @elephantandrose
Clockwise from upper left: @malikai_and_penny; @treefishjane; @smartnarty; @relatingtonature
*Post by Chris Olson (@chris_coco_olson on Instagram)*
What fuels your creative process? Our most recent Instagram challenge, #POpaperplay, was all about exploring new ways to create designs. In this challenge we encouraged artists to have fun and create art by crumpling, tearing, folding and playing around with paper. A big thank you to everyone who joined the design challenge and shared amazing art in the feed. Today we’re sharing a few of our faves from the submissions. If you want to check out the entire challenge just searchfor #POpaperplay on Instagram. To keep informed about upcoming challenges, please join the Pattern Observer newsletter.
Clockwise from upper left: @neekienoo; @esther_emma; @chris_coco_olson; @elephantandrose
Clockwise from upper left: @hidden_egg; @cattailcastle; @choreo_graphic_art; @curiouskittenstudio
We created this design challenge because patterns can have their beginnings in 3D artwork. In fact, just exploring and playing with new techniques in art can be the spark that fuels your next design. As Michelle explained in a recent blog post:
Opening ourselves up to new ways of creating and sharing various techniques is how we push our artwork forward. This can be done by talking through our frustrations with a partner or friend, by visiting a gallery, or even reading a book.
Another realization in this process was that I don’t need to start all of my projects with 2D art or textures that are scanned into the computer. I can build something, take a photo and then manipulate the photos in PS or AI. As of now, paper is as far as I have taken this new found concept development technique, but there is so much left to explore. I can’t wait for the next opportunity to challenge my mind, either.
Clockwise from upper left: @rishnewyork; @chelseavonhasseln; @carollelivelt; @aliciachimentoart
Clockwise from upper left: @hidden_egg; @janine7667; @neekienoo; @laragurneyart
