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Pattern Bliss

At Pattern Bliss blog I'll be sharing my favorite surface pattern design inspirations, trends, a sneak peek my pattern designs, my favorite shoes, and, of course, cute dog pictures. Plus you'll get a glimpse of what goes on inside my studio in my sketchbook series.

Pink Is Cool Again: Pantone's Color(s) of the Year

Pink Sailboats and Waves surface design by Chris Olson

Pink Sailboats and Waves surface design by Chris Olson

For me pink has always been cool. To be perfectly honest, I like almost every color except for that weird faded green avocado color of the 60s. I do like the vegetable though. Getting back to the main point, this week Pantone announced their Color of the Year for 2016! This year Pantone actually has two colors a warm Rose Quartz and tranquil Serenity. This lovely combo finds its way into my design work frequently and now my clients think I'm psychic--or maybe just kinda obsessed with colors associated with cake frosting, donuts, weddings, and birthday parties. Anyways. I am happy. Great work Pantone.

Pantone's Rose Quartz and Serenity in the Lacee Dreamscape textile design by Chris Olson.

Pantone's Rose Quartz and Serenity in the Lacee Dreamscape textile design by Chris Olson.

Make that PINK!  1 ) Pastel Opal textile pattern; 2) Pastel Opal leggings; 3) Pink Winter Wonderland. All designs by Chris Olson

Make that PINK!  1 ) Pastel Opal textile pattern; 2) Pastel Opal leggings; 3) Pink Winter Wonderland. All designs by Chris Olson