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Just like the movies | #8 Pattern

(c) mafalda fernandes fevereiro 21, 2015
You can see that this week the theme around here is the Oscars. It doesn't mean that I'm not thinking about other things... This week have been an hectic one. I've been finishing a part of project started long time ago. It's nice to see something things come to an end and starting new stages. As for my professional life I'm also about...

Fall Pattern | #7 Pattern

(c) mafalda fernandes fevereiro 16, 2015
You are probably thinking something like put we're still in the winter, and next is spring, why are you already making things about fall/autumn? Well because I was challenge to. Recently I created another cover for Nuts for Paper planner with autumn theme. I've also been thinking that I would be fun to create more botanical patterns. I've always been a fan of...

Lately in my sketchbook

(c) mafalda fernandes fevereiro 11, 2015
I'm quite happy with my sketchbook this week. I've been doing at least one sketch a day. Something I've missed a lot in the past months. Usually for these type  of sketches I'll find inspiration online, through the blogs and websites I scroll. One thing I've really missded was to draw people in street style. Of course my new babbies, aka my new...

Masked Love | #6 Pattern

(c) mafalda fernandes fevereiro 08, 2015
I was trying to get in to this year's Carnival theme in my hometown. I'm happy with the result of pattern, but still not in the mood for Carnival. Oh well, maybe next year. What do you think about these patterns? *Did you notice I've been using a lot a pink lately? And it's not even my favourite colour at all! ...

Me + You | #5 Pattern

(c) mafalda fernandes fevereiro 08, 2015
Are you in mood for romance?  This pattern is a special one. It was create for a special photo album, a polaroid album created at Nuts for Paper. One of these I'll show the portrait illustration too. But for now here's the romantic back cover! Other Patterns in the Challenge can be checked in the INDEX ...

Cheese and Spinach - #4 Pattern

(c) mafalda fernandes fevereiro 03, 2015
It's not a secret that I like (and like here mean love) food. So I was very excited when the oportunity to create this pattern came. The original artwork was for a pattern from a planner for a Nuts for Paper custom order, You will be able to see it this week's Thursday Bits. The cover is illustration portrait of too cute rats....

Torres Toastmaster Posters

(c) mafalda fernandes fevereiro 02, 2015
Since last year I'm a participating member of Torres Toastmasters. Toastmasters if you don't know it's an international organization where people can develop public speaking and leadership skills. Since last year there is a club in my hometown and I'm part of it. As a designer and illustrator I've been creating a few posters now and then for the club. Today I would...