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The practice of miniature mosaics originated in 18 century Rome. Created by artists of the time and inspired by Italian art and nature…
To read the rest of this post, please visit the link: Spring in Ravenna, Italy: City of Mosaics, part 2, - Micro Mosaics
Basilica di Sant Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna, Italy
Spring is the time of plans and projects ―Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina
My attention had been caught by a variety of mosaic courses, offered by the Mosaic Art School in Ravenna, in Italy. One in particular, on how to create micro mosaics was intriguing. This, however, was different to my usual forays into online study - this was in person and in Italy! . . .
To read the rest of this post, please visit the link: Spring in Ravenna, Italy: City of Mosaics, part 1
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Art is the imposing of a pattern on experience, and our aesthetic enjoyment is recognition of the pattern - Alfred North Whitehead
Having completed two surface pattern design courses over the past year, I feel it is time to get some of my patterns out into the world. So, without further ado, here’s my NEW online shop! Alison Day Designs
Here you can discover collections of unique designs, printed on high-quality products and have them shipped directly to your door.
Bring a little historical luxury into your home, with a Chinoiserie-inspired trailing floral design, in soft pinks and greens.
Did you know that the word Chinoiserie comes from the French ”Chinoise”, which means Chinese. The style itself has Chinese or East Asian influences and became popular in 18 century Europe, and to the present day.
I’d love to hear what you think.
Alison 🌸
All designs ©️ Alison Day Designs: alisondaydesign.com
Alison Day Designs: THE SHOP
Apart from the twinkling street lights and street vendor chalets, the Christmas fair in Oxford this year, with no snow, had a gigantic wooden Aprés Ski Bar, with tall (creepy) nutcracker dolls standing sentinel outside, an illuminated conical Christmas tree and an impressive carousel.
This carousel was not your usual kids only variety, but was a double decker, which included adult-sized rides too. A herd of brightly painted horses galloped to festive tunes, accompanied by carriages, sleighs and giant a couple of Rudolf the red nosed reindeers.
Magnificent during the day, the carousel was a sight to behold as dusk approached. Walking past every day on my way to work, I couldn’t resist and took a spin on one of the horses!
Alison Day Designs
An artist and designer, my journey into surface pattern design started 2024 and although I’ve been using Illustrator for many years, as a publications designer and illustrator, I’m still discovering new ways to use it.
Originally from Oxfordshire in the UK, I lived for many years in the Netherlands, but repatriated six years ago. In the Netherlands, I ran my own business, in design, translations and voiceover as Alison Day Designs.
Currently working towards my dream of reviving my creative business. This time incorporating pattern design, amongst my other creative pursuits. Excited to see where this takes me!
I am inspired by the world around me, through: travel, people watching, cat antics and a love of storytelling and my creations are a mix of analog and digital.
I have a passion for papiermache and my artworks include recycled 'waste' that would otherwise end up as landfill.
An experienced voiceover with almost 20 years experience, my voice can be heard on museum tours throughout Europe, in audio educational books, corporate films, small documentaries and the odd advert.
Website: Alison Day Designs
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