I started the class this morning and it has literally zapped about 10 hours of my day and it feels like only a couple of hours have passed - that's how much I got into this project. The potential for patterns is endless and I absolutely loved working on this!

I started off with this base pattern and colour scheme:

Organic Abstract Pattern - Grunge - image 1 - student project

From this, I started playing about (for hours I should add), with textures and filters. The following three designs were the final three I went with. I didn't use any specific images or colour schemes as inspiration - I enjoy randomly selecting shades to see which ones go together and move forward from there. From the many filters I used, the Wave filter was, as far as I am concerned the one that provides the best patterns.

For this pattern, I stuck with the original colour scheme, but changed some of the scales. I also applied the oil paint filter which went really well with the backpack as I feel it gives it a leathery look. I also used some type on the design to add a bit of dimension and to break up the pattern slightly - also, who doesn't love type?

Organic Abstract Pattern - Grunge - image 2 - student project

Organic Abstract Pattern - Grunge - image 3 - student project

Camouflage was an obvious choice for these kinds of patterns and while the colours aren't traditional camouflage, it gives me that kind of vibe. I didn't use any filters with this one, I liked the way it look as is, so I decided not to mess too much with it. I might even buy that camouflage cushion!

Organic Abstract Pattern - Grunge - image 4 - student project

Organic Abstract Pattern - Grunge - image 5 - student project

Goodness, this pattern just SCREAMS the 90's! The minute I seen the class, I knew it would lend itself well to a good old nineties tragic pattern......except less of the tragic and more of the nostalgia. I had applied this pattern to a bunch of different products, but when applied to leggings, it made me think of one of my favourite running tights manufacturers, Tikiboo leggings.....and that was the decision made.....leggings it was!

Organic Abstract Pattern - Grunge - image 6 - student project

Organic Abstract Pattern - Grunge - image 7 - student project

Thanks once again for a really amazing class

Joanna Johnson

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