Pattern Magazine Volume 3
Welcome to the third issue of Pattern magazine, a quarterly print publication for surface pattern designers.
Volume 3: Begin Again invites you into the quiet season of winter, a time to pause, reflect, and make space for something new. As the world stills and the snow softens our days, this issue encourages you to let go of what no longer serves and return to your work with student-hearted curiosity.
We explore what it means to release before you begin…to clear space in your calendar, studio, and creative practice. With reflections on building multiple revenue streams from your art and thoughtful insights into what AI can’t replace, this issue leans into creative renewal and the rhythms that support a fresh start.
You’ll also find practical tools for building an annual strategy, developing your signature style, and cultivating a daily drawing practice. Whether you’re designing a film studio or mapping out your content calendar, Begin Again is your companion for a winter of growth.
Let this season be your space to reflect and renew, and to begin again with intention. Here’s to learning and leaning into the beauty of what’s next.
Features
- Full-color quarterly printed magazine
- 104 pages, with four tear-out pages
- Size 8.5” x 11”
- Designed and Printed in the USA.
Artists inside these pages:
Elena Wilken – Gathering Inspiration in Winter
Laurie Anne Gonzalez – How Art Prints Changed Everything
Nicholas Wilton – There’s Nothing But Money in Art
Lisa Jacobs – Building an Annual Strategy
Jillian Nichole – Designing Sword Garden
Sarah Simon – Cultivating a Daily Drawing Practice
Looking Inside Pattern Magazine
Each quarterly edition of Pattern is thoughtfully organized into four core sections, designed to support your growth as a surface pattern designer, from inspiration to licensing strategy.
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Patterns of Living & Lifestyle: Explore the creative lifestyle with artist features, Bonnie’s favorite tools, and resources to support your daily practice.
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Patterns of Business & Strategy: Learn about licensing, pricing, branding, and income growth with insights from experienced artists and industry experts.
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Patterns of Productivity & Creation: Build your skills with tutorials, portfolio tips, mockup guides, and studio tours to fuel your creative momentum.
- Patterns in Motion: Stay current with seasonal trend reports, color forecasts, creative prompts, and tear-out pages to inspire your next collection.
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