Smoky Mountain Gypsy Jazz - Illustration by Andrea Lauren

I've got another piece to share!  This one combines two of my favorite themes: musicians and nature.  I recently saw a gorgeous photo of the Smoky Mountains at sunset and had to take inspiration from the rolling hills for this animal duo.  I can imagine them playing some Gypsy Jazz in the evening.


I have always been a fan of the Gypsy Jazz style and am amazed by this Marc O'Connor performance in a trio with guitarist Frank Vignola.

Narwhal's Banjo Aquarelle - Illustration by Andrea Lauren

 I wanted to continue with the sea theme a bit more after finishing the frogs painting and a narwhal and banjo piece came together this time.  This is one of my new favorites!  I have a couple more to finish up in the series so check back soon for more.

On The Water - Illustration by Andrea Lauren

I just finished up a new painting this week!



It's a sweltering hot day today in NYC so it is really feeling like summer finally. I'm looking forward to spending some time outdoors this weekend and getting in to the swing of summer in the city.

Feathers and Arrows - Pattern Collection

A few of my Feathers and Arrows patterns, now in a collection at Spoonflower.  I've ordered some arrows scattered on Navy for a dress.  I'm looking forward to getting back into sewing in the summer when I have a little more time.

About

Hi and thanks for stopping by!  I'm Andrea, a designer with a passion for living a creative life -- a traveler, dreamer, and artist. Born outside London, my early years were spent playing music, laughing, doodling, and being creative; I loved to play!  Patterns were ever present in my life, I remember going on a school trip to the V&A Museum in London and being mesmerized by the William Morris exhibit.  Even my school uniform had a Liberty print blouse!

After my family journeyed to the States in search of a little more sunshine, I caught the traveling bug.  It has been a wonderful adventure to see this vast country and live in some of its greatest cities.  With my ever-present set of pens and paints, I've carried my creative work with me up to now.  Thanks so much for stopping by my portfolio and taking a look at my hand-drawn pattern designs. If you have a collaborative project in mind or would just like to say hi, please get in touch.