FABRIC & PATTERN
Everything starts with original art. I paint by hand in watercolor and mixed media, then build those paintings into fabric collections filled with joyful color.
Over the years, those collections have become such a meaningful part of Create Joy Project. This page is a place to explore what’s current, revisit past collections, and discover patterns and projects designed to bring those fabrics to life.
Browse past Create Joy Project collections, including out-of-print favorites and earlier work.
FROM ORIGINAL ART TO PATTERN
WHERE IT ALL BEGINS
Every fabric collection begins with original artwork created by hand in my studio. I paint in watercolor and mixed media, building layers of color, movement, and detail before the artwork ever becomes a pattern.
From there, individual painted elements are carefully developed into seamless repeats and coordinated designs, eventually becoming fabric that carries the character of the original painting into something you can create with and bring into your home as a joyful piece of usable art.
A look inside the creative process…
See the painting titled “Floribunda” come to life through watercolors.
Floribunda is meticulously arranged into a seamless repeating pattern.
From there the finished repeat comes to life on fabric.
Floribunda Cloud
The Floribunda hero print on a crisp white ground for a fresh, light-filled look.
Floribunda Onyx
The Floribunda hero print on a rich black ground for bold, dramatic contrast.
Floribunda Jade
The Floribunda hero print layered over a soft aqua watercolor ground for a fresh, luminous feel.