The best 5 places to find inspiration for pattern design

Do you ever feel uninspired? Look at the blank page and don’t know where to start? Me too! When that happens, these are the 5 places I go to for inspiration:

The local grocery store

The flower department is always filled with pretty flowers and arrangements. Look at these beauties I found the other day.

The library

There is always a bunch of great books on art and gardening – but my local library is also quite idyllic.

This is my recent library find: The Flower Workshop by Ariella Chezar –

But also, look at how peaceful and pretty the grounds at the library are:

My books

Speaking of books, leaving the computer screen and flipping through pretty pages can get the inspiration juices flowing. I have a few design, painting and historical books that just by browsing, I feel like I can make something new. Here are a few of my favorites:

Take a class on Skillshare

I love skillshare classes! Sometimes, I have the idea for a pattern, but I am not sure how to execute in. So I turn to skillshare to learn how. If you are interested, use this link for a free month on skillshre.

Go for a walk

Being outside is a such a great way to get inspired. I guess it is a way to get out of your head and just breathe the air outside. A walk helps me shut down my inner critic and feel calmer. And that is always a positive thing!

But wait? What about Instagram and Pinterest?

One thing you will notice that I don’t do is go to pinterest or instagram. I leave that stage for when I already know what I want to do, but need some more details. For example: I know I want to paint colorful fruit and I have some pictures from the grocery store. Now, I want to see so different ones, then I search pinterest and start creating a board.

How do you get unstuck?

Happy creating!