Inspired by woodland trails, lakeshore adventures, backyard wildlife, and the quiet wonder of the changing seasons, these hand-drawn repeat pattern collections transform everyday nature observations into story-filled surface designs.

Each collection begins in my sketchbook using watercolor, colored pencil, collage, ink, and hand-painted textures before evolving into seamless repeat patterns for fabric, wallpaper, stationery, home décor, gifts, and lifestyle products. My work blends whimsical illustration with natural history, seasonal color palettes, and a love for slow observation outdoors.

From birds and botanicals to forest treasures and wildlife-inspired motifs, these collections are created to bring warmth, curiosity, and a sense of adventure into everyday spaces.

About the Work

Surface Design Style:

• Hand-drawn and traditionally illustrated motifs
• Nature-inspired storytelling collections
• Watercolor, collage, pencil, and textured illustration
• Coordinating hero, secondary, and blender patterns
• Designed for fabric, wallpaper, stationery, home décor, and gift products
• Available for licensing and creative collaborations.

Great Lakes Wildlife

A story-driven wildlife collection inspired by the lakeshores, forests, wetlands, and northern landscapes surrounding the Great Lakes region. Hand-drawn animals, native birds, and natural textures are combined into adventurous repeat patterns celebrating regional wildlife and outdoor exploration.

Designed to evoke field guides, nature journaling, camping trips, and quiet shoreline adventures, this collection blends educational illustration with whimsical surface design.

National Parks Wildlife

Inspired by the wonder of America’s national parks, this wildlife repeat pattern celebrates the animals, textures, and quiet magic of the natural world. Each illustration began as a hand-drawn watercolor and colored pencil study before being thoughtfully arranged into a playful repeating design. Created with a love for storytelling and nature exploration, this pattern is perfect for products that bring a sense of adventure and the outdoors into everyday life.

Marsh Wetlands Wildlife

Inspired by the quiet beauty of marshlands and wetlands, this repeat pattern captures the rich textures, native plants, and wildlife found in these peaceful natural habitats. Hand-painted watercolor and colored pencil illustrations bring a soft organic feel to the design, while layered details create movement and depth throughout the pattern. The collection celebrates the calm, earthy atmosphere of wetlands and the important ecosystems they support.

A Day At the Zoo

A playful wildlife collection inspired by sketchbook studies of favorite zoo animals from around the world. Illustrated using watercolor and colored pencil textures, these patterns feature expressive animals arranged into energetic repeat layouts filled with movement, curiosity, and personality.

This collection is especially suited for children’s products, nursery décor, apparel, educational gifts, and playful stationery.

These patterns are inspired by the kinds of moments I never want to forget — birds returning in spring, treasures gathered from the forest floor, quiet walks beneath towering trees, windswept shorelines, and tiny wildlife encounters that make the outdoors feel magical.

Let’s Work Together

I’m currently expanding my library of repeat pattern collections for licensing, collaborations, and surface design opportunities.

If you’re interested in working together or would like to view additional collections, feel free to reach out.