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Paisleys & Rosettes: Exploring the Language of Ornament
Paisleys & Rosettes: Exploring the Language of Ornament
Lately, I’ve been spending a lot of time looking backwards in order to move forward creatively. As part of my ongoing pattern-design studies, I’ve been exploring two motifs with very... Read more...
When an Ogee Pattern Becomes Pajamas 😂
When an Ogee Pattern Becomes Pajamas 😂
Sometimes a pattern starts with a plan. And sometimes you make an ogee in Adobe Illustrator, start putting it on different products, and suddenly think: Wait… why does this look... Read more...
From Wormwood to Waltz
From Wormwood to Waltz
Back in the studio, I started drawing the shapes that had caught my eye. Rather than trying to reproduce the plant botanically, I wanted to capture what I remembered most—the... Read more...
I Just Joined Repertoire! ✨
I Just Joined Repertoire! ✨
There’s something exciting about being a beginner again. I’ve just enrolled in Build Your Pattern Design Repertoire, the 12-week surface pattern design course by Bärbel Dressler — and I genuinely... Read more...
From a Lakeside Walk to a Pattern: The Story Behind Lakeside Lodge
From a Lakeside Walk to a Pattern: The Story Behind Lakeside Lodge
Sometimes a pattern begins with a carefully planned idea. And sometimes it begins with two dachshunds staring at ducks. 😂 Lakeside Lodge started during one of my walks with Rollo... Read more...
From Nature Walks to New Beginnings: The artkohaus Soft Launch
From Nature Walks to New Beginnings: The artkohaus Soft Launch
It’s been a busy—and very creative—weekend at artkohaus. ✨ I’ve spent much of the weekend drawing, experimenting, and putting the finishing touches on four new patterns that I’m so excited... Read more...
My Why: Why I Created Artkohaus
My Why: Why I Created Artkohaus
When people visit artkohaus, they’ll see collections of patterns inspired by nature—flowers gathered on quiet walks, leaves admired for their intricate details, and colours that reflect the changing seasons. What they... Read more...
Welcome to artkohaus: Where Patterns Tell Stories
Welcome to artkohaus: Where Patterns Tell Stories
Hello and welcome! My name is Cecile, and I’m the lead surface pattern designer behind artkohaus. It feels surreal—and incredibly exciting—to finally welcome you to this little corner of the... Read more...