new Facebook page!

I have finally gotten over my fear of the big and scary world of Facebook and have created a page for the wonderful world of surface pattern design!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mel-Smith-Designs/195439510558527

website relaunch!

It's taken a little while but I have finally revamped my website with a new and sunnier theme, all ready for the glorious spring days ahead!

It can be viewed here at MelSmithDesigns.com...hope you enjoy!

Kew Gardens - Tropical Extravaganza!

There were some beautiful displays on show at Kew Gardens for their early srping exhibition - 'Tropical Extravaganza'. 

I could see a lot of PANTONEs 2012 Colour of the Year - Tangerine Tango - on display, mixed with gorgeous reds, oranges and pinks to create the vibrant main displays.

hello!

Welcome to my blog page! I'm a bit new to this but thought I'd give it a go as there are so many great blogs out there full of inspirational goodies! :)

So I thought I'd start with a few things I've done whilst working on the fantastic Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design course, by Rachael Taylor and Beth Nicholls. It is a truly amazing course and I would recommend anyone join if they have a passion for surface pattern.

I have been playing about with creating small collections with accompanying co-ordinates. These have been designed with paper products - in particular stationery - in mind. This range is called Breezy Stars and is in two colour-ways.