Showing posts with label acrylic on canvas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label acrylic on canvas. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

My Scarf Design Process - From Art to Fashion

Hello Beautiful Friends!

I often get asked where my scarf designs come from. Well, the answer is rather obvious - and vague at the same time.

Jubilant Acrylic Painting, Blue, Green, yellow floral abstract on canvas with matching scarf.


Above is an original artwork, Jubilant, and the finished scarf designed from the art. But How did I do it?Well, it’s a process. Let’s break it down.

I paint, draw, illustrate and doodle my way into most of my scarf designs.

It is not as simple as painting on fabric, although that is a magical process. Most of the time, I paint a floral on canvas or paper and then the process begins.

If my painting has elements that I feel would make a beautiful fabric or home decor, I start dissecting it into elements, colors, etc.

I scan my work, I open my artwork in Procreate on my iPad, and then I select and separate each element. Once everything is on a separate layer, I then transfer the artwork to Photoshop and begin laying out the design.

The final step is laying the finished design out in my scarf template, uploading it to my fulfillment center, and posting it for sale on my website and Etsy store.

If you are a designer, this may all make sense to you. If not, it may be clear as swamp water. Sorry about that.

Nevertheless, that is my usual process.

It always starts as a painting, and then I use my Graphic Designer background to create the design.

I hope you enjoyed this little peek into my process. If you have any questions about Procreate, Photoshop, or my favorite art mediums, leave me a message and I will post a reply with some more details. 

Peace, Love, and Creativity,

Jodi


Thursday, May 13, 2021

The Process - Creating Symphony, an Abstract Floral

Hi Friends!

Ever wonder what goes on in my studio?
Here is a very short clip of the very beginnings of a painting. In the video, you will see me laying down the very first layers, otherwise known as the underpainting, or base coat. 



The scratching sound you hear is a technique called scumbling or dry brushing. Kinda fun, right?

The finished piece is called Symphony. She is a 24"x24" abstract floral in Acrylic on wrapped canvas, featuring hydrangeas, poppies, and lots of wild flowers and greenery. Now available in my Etsy shop





Peace, Love, and Creativity, 
Jodi