No.1 ~ Art and Designs ~ by Tracy Catchpole
How can art and design impact your mood?
Studies have shown that incorporating art and design into your surroundings can have a significant impact on your mood and well-being.
Visual stimuli play a crucial role in influencing emotions and productivity.
By surrounding yourself with aesthetically pleasing artwork and designs, you can create a positive and inspiring atmosphere.
What are some ways to incorporate art into your space?
There are numerous ways to incorporate art into your space, whether it's through paintings, sculptures, or photography.
Consider investing in pieces that resonate with you personally and evoke positive emotions.
You can also experiment with different styles and mediums to create a diverse and dynamic environment.
How can you use design to enhance your space?
Design elements such as colour, texture, and layout can significantly impact the ambiance of a space.
By carefully selecting furniture, decor, and accessories that complement each other, you can create a cohesive and visually appealing environment.
Pay attention to details such as lighting and arrangement to maximise the impact of your design choices.
As we embark on the forwarding season of Autumn...
I often am thinking already about the Spring, which bulbs to prepare so they receive the best chance of survival till the next time we see the surge of new beginnings as Springtime emerges...
Embrace the energy of spring by infusing your surroundings with fresh and invigorating elements- fun colourful delights like this design showing different colours of simplistic tulips.
Your Time to embark on thinking seasonally.
Whether you're a seasoned art enthusiast or a novice designer, spring is the perfect opportunity to explore new ways to energise your space with art and designs.
As the vibrant colours of spring start to bloom, it's the perfect time to infuse your surroundings with fresh energy and creativity.
Embracing the Art and `Designs into your space can uplift your mood and inspire productivity, even when the darker nights begin to land.
Let's explore how you can revitalise your environment with artistic elements to bring Springlike patterns into your home, even as the Autumn is just arriving.
Brighten your mood before Spring actually arrives for 2026.
Why is spring the perfect time to refresh your space?
Spring is often associated with renewal and growth, making it the ideal time to refresh your space with new art and designs.
The season's vibrant colours and natural beauty can serve as inspiration for your creative endeavours. I am always looking to Nature for inspiration in my watercolour art, and more so now with my wonderful peaceful time creating art with colour pencils.
They, like my watercolours have to be lightfast, and the papers I use are acid free along with all the wrapping close to the items, which surrounds these art pieces ready to go on their journey to YOU.
All new Seasons offer a Renewal, so why not just let your creativity flourish in a space that reflects your unique style and personality.
Autumn is the season to prepare for Hibernation
To refresh our homes with cosy cushions, upholstery and warmer throws, perhaps with luscious, thick and dreamy rugs, keeping us all cosy under foot.
Let me show you what I have been creating...
These two designs below, are two I picked from a selection I am currently working on - so totally hot off the press, designing especially for creative homemakers in mind.
I think many of my designs go well together ~ these specific two, offer a delicate rose and leaf pattern whilst the other has bold blocks, great for a focal pattern on a duvet for those liking geometrics, add by adding a touch of delicacy to a border.
Fabric, Cushions, Wallpaper are the key focus for my designs and I'd like to hear which ones you like.
My CUSHIONS begin with IDEAS LIKE THIS...these can be placed on cushions, napkins, and tablecloths too, being so adaptable for varying purposes and surfaces.
These are the kind of designs I'm collating together ~ so you don't have to!
Mix and match ideas
Bring simple block and delicate florals together,
Simplicity is key.
Next, just imagine, you need a cushion to match you own decor - this is a great way to spruce up your home without having to get everything changed...
Step by step changes bring your own styling to your cosy retreats, your car, your log cabin and your favourite reading places at home.
With fabrics of your choice too!
My favourite part of designing...
I enjoy the creativity of designing - yet nothing is better than preparing the artwork even before it gets to this stage of technical designing.
Last Spring I was very prolific on creating and now I am able to add much more to the forthcoming seasons ahead. If you like to watch these designs, if you haven't created an account yet it's easy just add your name to the create account section.
I look forward to seeing what you can create with my designs for fabric, by Tracy Catchpole Art and Design,
So much so, I'll probably ask if you want to be part of a future section where I aim to promote creators using my design fabric - so when you buy my fabric for creating, and your super delighted with your creation, you might one day, get a request from me, asking if you would like to be mentioned with a pic of your creation inside one of my future blog posts or specific section in a forthcoming newsletter.
My store is preparing for launch - It does seem to take longer than I thought to update all new designs and art so for the moment ~ I have decided to open up the parts which are going to allow you to view many parts of the whole. and if you see something you like, please don't hesitate to contact me - all you need do is use the 'Contact form' - on the contact us tab, I will endeavour to see if I can help you with your requests.
Till the next time...best wishes to you from,
