Prints Patterns Graphics trends for s/s 2013

GLOBAL PRINTS.   Inspiring print and graphics  forecasts from Patternbank of UK.  Good for  fashion and  also for  home and giftware, too. 

Pick your choice. For me. I like the Patchwork. Well, I changed my mind, I like the Ocean Distortion. Hmmm....I will have them both. Lol!

BRUSH MARKED EXPRESSION TREND: Art hand paint forms – Brush dab pattern – Pattern build up through abstract paint textures – Pointillist painter inspired looks – Mixed scale brush work – Delicate brushed pattern

PATCH UP TREND: Clashing Prints – Overlaid And Collaged Looks – Brush And Digital Mixes – Dramatic Pattern Layouts – Overlaid Pattern Clashes – Scenic And Geometric Combinations – Photographic, Digital And Hand Painted Collage Experimentation

OCEAN DISTORTION TREND: Rippled Textures – Painterly Wave Forms – Aquas, Strong Turquoises And Bottle Greens – Reflected Sunlight Through The Sea – Abstract Wave And Ripple Statements – Unrecognisable Detail – Ocean Movement In Pattern – Smooth Flowing Patterns

 DIGITALLY ENHANCED TREND: Pop Art inspired half-tone dots – Futuristic florals hidden amongst complex geometry – Textural and photographic overlays – painterly abstract multicolor imagery – Photoshop blurred zig zags – Photoshop filters create complex fading in and out of colour

 SUMMER TRIBE TREND: Abstracted Ikat Designs – Simplified Ikat – Optical Patterns – Vibrant Colour Enhanced Ethnic Compositions – Mixed Stripes And Pattern Forms – Blurred Felt-tip Pen Visuals – Multi-coloured Traditional Ikat Motifs

 EXOTIC PROFUSION TREND: Colour explosion – Exotic flauna mixes – Rainforest blooms – Digital and watercolour effect mixes – High contrast prints – Neon brights – Bird of paradise and orchid floral studies – Pattern overlays