Rebecca Stoner Surface Pattern Design
Surface Pattern Designer
I was so happy to wake up this morning and find that I've been featured over on the wonderful Print and Pattern Blog! It's the third time I've been fortunate enough to be featured on there and this time it was for my Surtex debut with my new agent MHS Licensing! Marie featured these three flyers of mine for Surtex..... You … [Read more...]
The Surtex countdown is on! I can't believe after all the hard work that Surtex is only 3 days away!! I'm so excited to see how my work is received at the show but for now here's another of my flyers with a peek at some new work. Rebecca x … [Read more...]
I almost missed week 3 of my Animal Alphabet project so I'm sneaking in at the last minute with a couple of Crocodiles! I actually did these designs a few weeks ago but have been that busy this week with my tax return that I nearly forgot to post them. I had so much fun drawing crocodiles that I came up with two different designs. First up is … [Read more...]
I'm into the second week of my Animal Alphabet and the subject I chose was Butterfly. I really enjoyed this one and it felt easily in my comfort zone (unlike last weeks!) so I came up with sketches and drawings quite quickly and actually really enjoyed creating the lettering this time! That's where I started - with the lettering...... I … [Read more...]
Happy New Year and firstly...... Hello (you can get this design as a free desktop wallpaper by subscribing to my Newsletter here)! I hope you had a lovely Christmas and New Year. I had a complete break from work and any kind of drawing/painting/creating over the holidays which is quite unusual for me but I just felt I needed it. However, … [Read more...]
Day 2 of the Illustrated Advent 2015 challenge and the theme is Christmas Wreath. I hope you like it! I hope you have a lovely day. Rebecca x … [Read more...]
It's here...my 2016 Illustrated Calendar! I've been really looking forward to sharing this years Calendar with you all and now it's all finished, I finally can! Last years Calendar was so popular that I just hope you love this one as much (or even more!). Each month has a different illustration. I've included some of my most … [Read more...]
Happy July! How did we get half way through the year already?! It's been so hot here this week that I've been doing a bit of painting under the shade in the garden when I can. I wanted this month's free desktop calendar to have a pretty summery feel to it so I hope you like it! If you'd like your own to download then you just need to subscribe … [Read more...]
It's been a paperwork and emails kind of week and the creative cold turkey has definitely kicked in! So before I take a break from the computer (at last!) to escape out into the sunshine to draw and paint, I'd thought I'd say a quick hello. I have lots of things in the pipeline that I can't wait to share with you (including my new sparkly … [Read more...]
Well it's now June - the month that Summer officially begins - but if the weather has been anything like it has here the last few days (wet and cold!) then I hope my summery ice lolly painting will help brighten up your day! … [Read more...]
I thought it would be nice to do a round up of last weeks #artdaily2015 drawings on Instagram. I'm gradually trying to get back into it and managed to share 4 drawings last week. The project has really gained momentum now and we have gained lots of new followers and also loads of new designers participating and sharing their daily creative … [Read more...]
Happy Friday! Wow, where did this week go?! For me it was in a blur of packing and sending out Etsy shop orders and working on a new daily project I've started over on Instagram called #artdaily2015 I see it as a way of committing myself to create at least one small piece of creative work each day but without the pressure of working to a brief. … [Read more...]
Well the New Year has definitely started now and I hope it's been a good start for you all. Normally I can feel quite deflated in January as it's still cold and dark and Summer seems such a long way off but this year I was really excited to get back into my studio and start work again. I ended the year on such a high with my new Etsy shop doing … [Read more...]
I could't let the end of the year go by without popping on here and wishing you all a very Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and I wish each and every one of you love, health, happiness and success for 2015. I can't wait to properly get back at my desk (does that make me sad?!) and start putting into action all the exciting … [Read more...]
It's Christmas Eve you lovely people! How are you all doing? I finally feel like I've finished for the holiday now. Work all done, presents wrapped and not much more to do now than share my #adventchallenge2014 post for yesterday and today! I've loved taking part in the challenge and how it's pushed me to create a new design a day but what I've … [Read more...]
Happy Monday! I can't believe it's only 3 days to go and I've still been getting orders in my shop and have a little design work still to do! However, I am managing to sneak out for a 'works Christmas cuppa' later this morning with my lovely friend who also works for herself. I'm exhausted and sooo ready to finish for Christmas now. How are … [Read more...]
Naughty me missed a day and now I'm behind! I've had a really busy week in my shop which is great but trying to work and pack orders with a bandaged finger has really slowed me down, so I had to let go yesterday (as hard as it was to do!) and not post my design. So it's two for the price of one today, with both days 18 and 19 in one post. I've … [Read more...]
Day 17 and I'm managing to keep up with the Advent Challenge....just! Today's theme is 'Frozen' and every time I hear this word I think of my little 2 year old niece singing the Frozen song at the top of her voice and running round the room shouting "let it go, let it go"! She'd be most disappointed I've not drawn anything to do with the film but … [Read more...]
I loved creating today's design for the Christmas #adventchallenge2014, which is Gingerbread House. I really had fun with it and although it's not exactly 'Ginger' (a Designer's got to stick with her colour palette right?!) I think it looks quite yummy! It's a good job I was organised with this one yesterday as we had a bit of a drama last … [Read more...]
Monday again and Day 15 already! I'm starting to struggle to keep up. I'm busy juggling a big freelance project, Etsy orders and then trying to sneak in some Christmas advent designing......not to mention I still need to write my cards or do any Christmas shopping....just don't tell anyone! I've done some pretty star Garlands for today's theme - … [Read more...]
I really struggled with today's theme which is Favourite Christmas Colour! I'm not good at picking my favourite colour at the best of times as I love so many colours and working with them all day makes it really hard to have a favourite....or is that just me?! So for Day 14 of the Advent Challenge I decided to create a box full of colourful … [Read more...]
Happy Saturday! I hope you're having a lovely weekend. We've been out for a lovely sunny, frosty dog walk this morning which is why I'm late today with Day 13's advent design. The theme is Pear Tree so here's my Partridge and a Pear Tree. … [Read more...]
Happy Friday! We're now half way through the Christmas Advent Challenge, hurrah! Today's theme is Christmas Fairy and as I've had a sudden flurry of Christmas orders in my Etsy shop and a last minute freelance commission come in, I'm cheating a little again today. This is my Angel/Fairy from my Christmas Cards which has flown it's way onto Day … [Read more...]
Day 11 and two weeks today to the big day people! Don't panic though as I've not even written my cards, bought any pressies or put my tree up! I know! Although we don't normally put our tree up until the week before Christmas and I'm usually quite last minute with cards and pressies so it's not so unusual. I don't actually have that many … [Read more...]
Ok, so is anyone getting bored of the Christmas Advent Challenge because we've a long way to go yet! I really hope you're not but please do tell me if you are and I can condense the postings into less blog posts if you prefer. Hopefully this one will make you smile because today's theme is Christmas Jumper! I remember my Dad used to have a red … [Read more...]
Brrrrr it's a very cold and frosty one here this morning but beautiful none the less.....well at least I'm sure it will be once the sun comes up! It's a very early start for me this morning so good job I was prepared and created my little 'Nutcracker' soldier last night for today's theme! I couldn't stop smiling to myself when I was drawing this … [Read more...]
Happy Monday All! I hope you had a lovely weekend. It was cold but very sunny here with some very pretty frosty views, which felt quite apt for the two themes of the Christmas Advent Challenge that I had to design for over the weekend. Today's theme is 'Ding Dong' and I found it much easier and quicker than the last two themes! So here's two … [Read more...]
A week of advent madness gone by already! I'm really hoping I can keep up but today and yesterday have taken some doing! Today's theme is Winter Wonderland and I cheated a little bit on this one as I resurrected parts of an old design which I always liked but wanted to update. So here's my take on Winter Wonderland. What do you think? … [Read more...]
Day 6! I'm a bit late with this one but it is Saturday so hopefully you'll forgive me :-) Today's theme is Christmas Market. I dithered and faffed about with this for far too long but eventually settled on a snowy view of a (slightly quiet!) Christmas Market. That couple and their dog seem to get about a bit don't they! … [Read more...]
Day 5 and I've created a (not so little!) friend for my cute little penguin from yesterday.....a Snowman! Today's theme was 'Snow Creature' and I kind of went with the obvious as I was short of time but I quite like him. I did have his smile made up of little pebbles but my husband thought he looked a bit sinister, so I quickly gave him a bit of … [Read more...]
I had some fun with today's theme - Penguins! I don't get much opportunity to draw characters so I always have fun whenever I get the chance. I wanted my penguin to be cute, cuddly and a little bit daft! What do you think? Oh and now you can follow along with me on Instagram! Come say hello :-) … [Read more...]
I hope you've had a happy start to November! It's a beautiful sunny but chilly, late Autumn day toady so what better day than to share another new illustration with you! This is my 'Winter Warmers' illustration from the month of November in my new Illustrated Calendar and I think it's possibly my favourite! The beginning of November doesn't just … [Read more...]
No Fab Friday Finds this week I'm afraid but I do have a Halloween inspired illustration for you! Don't worry though, it's not too scary! I hope you have a fun night and a lovely weekend. I'll be back next week with details of my Birthday celebration giveaway. Rebecca x … [Read more...]
I've been busy creating lots of new work lately and it feels great that it's work that I can share with you all as it's so often not the case! Opening my new Etsy shop has given me lots of motivation and inspiration for new designs and products and even a new sense of purpose too when creating my designs. Although I'm busy working on freelance … [Read more...]
Happy Monday! I hope you had a lovely weekend. The clocks went back here in the UK on Saturday night which means that the days are now shorter as it gets dark much earlier. I hate the short days and long dark evenings but I have to say that this weekend the weather was particularly mild and sunny for this time of year, so it hasn't felt quite as … [Read more...]
I'm so excited to finally be able to share my brand new Etsy shop with you all! It's been fun creating lots of lovely new patterns and illustrations and deciding what products to feature them on. At the moment there are Art Prints and Greetings Cards available with a mix of pretty patterns and illustrations on them, there's even a set of Prairie … [Read more...]
Happy Tuesday all! I thought I would share another new illustration with you. I felt so inspired after creating my Autumn Walks illustration that I shared with you last week and enjoyed drawing my lovely Lurcher Bertie that much, that I decided to have some fun and draw him again! Actually I had an excuse as it's my husband's birthday today and I … [Read more...]
Well ok, so it isn't actually Autumn just yet and I know many of us are still clinging on to every last bit of sunshine but I have to confess that I love Autumn and it's actually my favourite season. I'm not sure why, maybe it's the colours, the crisp bright days and cosy evenings before it all gets too drab and dark in winter! I love going for … [Read more...]
Happy Tuesday! I hope you all had a lovely Bank Holiday weekend. Well as promised I'm happy to now be able to share my entry into this years Global Talent Search run by Lilla Rogers Studio. The top 50 (out of 999 entries!) have just been announced and although sadly I didn't make the cut (boo hoo!) there are lots of my fellow designer friends … [Read more...]
I've been busy working on lots of new designs recently for different projects and as well as the licensing work and commissions I'm working on I've also been creating a collection of Art Prints which will be available to buy soon! I was going to wait until they were all ready before sharing any with you but I couldn't wait! So here's one of them, … [Read more...]