Exploring the Diverse Creations of Patricia Shea, the Mancunian Maximalist Pattern Maker
By
Garrick Webster
Crusty in the right places. Worth the chew.
Summary
Patricia Shea, a Mancunian maximalist pattern maker, creates diverse hand-painted designs including Art Deco, floral, folksy, and cupcake illustrations. Her cupcake designs are popular and featured in various products. Shea combines textile design with print-on-demand services, inspiring aspiring illustrators and designers.
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Those cute cupcake illustrations – as seen on everything from wallpaper to smartphone cases – are one of Patricia's biggest-selling lines and even appeared in the background of the feature film Psych
The way Patricia Shea has combined her textile design skills with print-on-demand services is simply mesmerising, offering plenty of inspiration for aspiring illustrators and designers.
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