Contact Maria Boisclair : mariab@pattern2surface.com
My Style
My style is classic eclectic, infused with romantic and vintage vibes. My style is deeply influenced by my Italian heritage, my time living in France, and my travels to many other countries.
I currently reside in the United States in southern New Jersey, where the summer months bring an abundance of lush gardens and thriving agriculture. Surrounded by this vibrant landscape, my creative instincts truly come alive. I love flowers for their ability to express the unique vibe and beauty I want to express in my work.
How It All Started
My passion for patterns and design was always a constant in my life. From a young age, I was captivated by the beauty of fabrics and wallpaper designs. My mother was a very talented seamstress, who sewed all my dresses. I spent many hours with her exploring fabric stores and cultivating my appreciation for intricate patterns. This early love for repeat designs and creating naturally led me to the world of surface pattern design. I soon discovered online classes, where I had the opportunity to learn this craft from some of the industry's leading designers.
My Process
I blend traditional techniques with modern tools to create my unique patterns and illustrations. Each design begins with a vision and a color palette, which I then bring to life through digital or hand-drawn sketches. Whether starting on my iPad or in a sketchbook, I then transfer my work to Procreate, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop. Most of my designs are finalized in Photoshop, because I love to create images with textures and a painted, artistic feel. This creative process fulfills my mission to create unique art for that beautifies the spaces surrounding our lives.
