portfolio of work
stephanie fiona holdsworth
+1 778 838 5725
vancouver, bc
painterly
inspired by brushwork and color study in acrylic paint.
a bright and bold design, made through abstract paint strokes in a variety of brushes in a mix of opaque and sheer pigments of acrylic. a fun a flowing print in colors of lavender, fuchsia and tangerine. works well for activewear, apparel and homewares for a carefree feel.
victoria wildflower
inspired by brushwork and color study in acrylic paint.
a bright and bold design, made through abstract paint strokes in a variety of brushes in a mix of opaque and sheer pigments of acrylic. a fun a flowing print in colors of lavender, fuchsia and tangerine. works well for activewear, apparel and homewares for a carefree feel.
in-depth exploration into traditional art forms of block printing, weaving, kimono's and roketsu dyeing as well as the natural environment of towering bamboo forests. inspired by the block prints of japan used in the traditional textile technique of roketsuzome. inspired by the intricate details and designs of the traditional kimono clothing of japan. inspired by the art of japanese textile technique roketsuzome using indigo dyes.
a soft colour palette of blushes, tangerines and lavender blues make this range of prints perfect for interior accents such as cushions and throws as well as kitchen homewares including table placements, tea towels. The prints work well together, and also individually. Each print is versatile in its application through different colourways, with scope for fashion accessories and various apparel
japan blocks | roketsu | kimono
beach love.
inspired by the sandy shores of white sands beach, New South Wales, Australia, in february
a washed out coastal print in a monochromatic colour palette of blues which is rich in texture and motifs. Designed for beach apparel both male and female with its fun and delicate imagery. Its versatility and minimal colour palette also make it suitable for beach accessories such as bags and towels.
low tea
inspired by high tea in the afternoon with handmade cakes and tarts
A fun and delicious, yet calming and wholesome design that emulates feminine relaxation and self-care. With detailed and somewhat ambitious motifs in a pink and purple pastel colour palette, this print is suitable for fashion accessories including purses, scrunchies and larger bags as well as kitchen homewares including oven mitts, tea towels and cooking aprons.
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mandalas
Inspired by the meditative activity of drawing never ending mandalas to gain spiritual guidance.
With a rich and warm colour palette and a huge amount of detailed patterning the eye is spoilt. Made up of what appears to be a never ending amount of mandalas and paisleys, this print makes for a beautiful statement when paired with more minimal and neutral coloured interiors and clothing. A suitable print for women’s yoga and Pilates accessories, products and apparel. This print could also extend to homewares such as bedding and cushions.
fork batik
inspired by experimentation with the traditional Indonesian textile art of batik.
A strong and bold graphic repeat print that follows a grid-like pattern, however, is softened by the organic and natural representation of indigo dyes bleeding into fibres through subtle colour variation. This print works best of thicker and more structured fabrics such as cotton drill and linens and would be suitable for a wide range of applications across both men’s and women’s apparel and accessories as well as homewares.
metal marks
inspired by the patterns of aged copper sheeting
this print takes direct inspiration from the magnificent natural process of oxidizing copper sheeting with rich blues and greens contrasting coppers and caramels, working as a subtle and exciting complementary colour harmony. The modeled and busy print, almost resembling a type of camo print, suited well for casual and street and sportswear apparel and accessories.
Yosemite ice
inspired by the textures of sticks and ice in the mountains of yosemite on a cold, white, christmas morning
An abstract and minimal print that is made from two colours to allow maximum contrast between the silhouette of the shapes and the background. This makes for a highly graphic design that can be used in many different colourways to suit varied applications and target audiences. Most suitable for apparel, including street wear, and sports/outdoor apparel.
leaves and liNES
Inspired by doodling by the pool in far North Queensland, Australia
this print is fun and bold, with a cartoon-ish and stylized style. The horizontal but broken lines make it great for both more structured and heavy weight fabrics such as cavas for tote bags, but also for softer draping fabrics such as rayon for resort style apparel
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gumleaves
Inspired by gumleaves and painting
strong cultural reprint, with reference to Australian bushland - gum trees, with their individually shaped leaves and gum nuts. There’s elongated shape and shading is beautiful.
other repeat prints developed
repeat screen print: paddington (adobe illustrator, cotton, inks)
two repeat prints designed for screen printing and printed on cotton fabric, these prints are inspired by the suburb of paddington in Sydney, Australian which is well known for its high end designer shops as well as its historical buildings, these screen printed designs have been designed as banners for the street, promotional material for the council including shoppers bags
