Lately I’ve been really interested in having a rawness to the line work rather than aiming for perfect precision. I kinda feel like I’m getting somewhere with this study. #sketch #sketchaday . . . #kelsosullivan #art #design #illustration #geometric #geo #abstractart #letsmakepatterns #surfacedesign #surfacedesigner #surfacepattern #patterndesign #printandpattern #abmpatternlove #textiledesign #patternobserver #dspatterns #dailyarr #markmaking #mono #monochrome
Sketch... been finding it hard to remember to post on insta, been so busy with work, family life and other exciting things. Always a balance. . . . #kelsosullivan #art #design #illustration #illo #modernart #painting #modernpainting #carveouttimeforart #contemporaryart #artinprogress #workinprogress #dsart #makearteveryday #artprocess #wallart #abstractart #abstractpainting #geometric #geo
Sketch from earlier today ⚫️ I was reminded of a quote the other day from Andy Warhol ‘Don’t think about making art, just get it done. Let everyone else decide if it’s good or bad...’ I’ve been thinking about it my ideas too much lately (and judging them pretty harshly) I need to just try them. It doesn’t matter if it doesn’t work. It’s the way to experiment and learn. No mistakes = no growth. . . . #kelsosullivan #art #design #illustration #illo #modernart #painting #modernpainting #carveouttimeforart #contemporaryart #artinprogress #workinprogress #dsart #makearteveryday #artprocess #wallart #abstractart #abstractpainting #geometric #geo
Getting in a bit of painting time in between computer work. I love the creative freedom of a sketch. Hope you’re having a good day. . . . #kelsosullivan #art #design #illustration #illo #modernart #painting #modernpainting #carveouttimeforart #contemporaryart #artinprogress #workinprogress #dsart #makearteveryday #artprocess #wallart #abstractart #abstractpainting #geometric #geo #letsmakepatterns #surfacedesign #surfacedesigner #surfacepattern #patterndesign #printandpattern #abmpatternlove #textiledesign #patternobserver #dspatterns
Digital sketch • trying to find a rhythm... #wip #workinprogress matchy matchy colour palette with the one from the other day #ihavethisthingwithpink #dspink . . . #kelsosullivan #art #design #illustration #geometric #geo #abstractart #letsmakepatterns #surfacedesign #surfacedesigner #surfacepattern #patterndesign #printandpattern #abmpatternlove #textiledesign #patternobserver #dspatterns
As promised, i’m going to show some pics of our house renovation that we’ve worked on for the last few years. So here’s some before and after photos. Obvs this is after, swipe to see a couple more and then the ‘before’ shot. . . I had some angst about redoing the kitchen initially, I didn’t want to pull out an original element of the house, wanted to keep the integrity of the build, but the previous owners had done their own upgrades that I think compromised the aesthetics of the original kitchen. I tried to make it salvageable but in the end it had to go. I’m glad it did! We spent months planning and being very fussy about every single detail. Kitchen builders @hastingsdesign, I fully recommend them if you’re needing a new kitchen. . . . #interior #interiordesign #renovation #beforeandafter #kitchendesign #kitchenremodel #housetour #currentdesignsituation #homerenovation #dreamkitchen #modernhome #scandistyle #minimaliststyle #minimaldecor #minimalist
Digital composition using scanned painted elements . . . #kelsosullivan #art #design #illustration #geometric #geo #abstractart #letsmakepatterns #surfacedesign #surfacedesigner #surfacepattern #patterndesign #printandpattern #abmpatternlove #textiledesign #patternobserver #dspatterns
If your in London and enjoy a bit of sewing, the lovely and talented Jenny from @pappersaxsten is running a workshop at @vhaberdashery to make a cushion based on one of my paintings (aptly names the ‘Kels O’Sullivan cushion 😊 #kelscushion) [PS check out @vhaberdashery’s story for some insight into the cushion design. ] Wish I could go! Thanks @pappersaxsten & @vhaberdashery I hope you have a great workshop! . . #Repost @pappersaxsten ・・・ Come to @vhaberdashery on June the 9th to sew curves and straights, zips and corners. This pattern is based on a piece by @kelsosullivan. The fabrics are shot cottons from @vhaberdashery. - - - - #pappersaxstenworkshop #curvedpiecing #modernquilt #kelsosullivan #kelsosullivanquilt #kelsosullivancushion #shotcotton #kelscushion . . . #kelsosullivan #art #design #illustration #geometric #geo #abstractart #letsmakepatterns #surfacedesign #surfacedesigner #surfacepattern #patterndesign #printandpattern #abmpatternlove #textiledesign #patternobserver #dspatterns
Having some fun with shapes • digital composition • now back to work! . . PS Thanks for all of the lovely comments on my last post. Appreciate! I’ll work on some ‘before & after’ shots and share soon! . . . #kelsosullivan #art #design #illustration #geometric #geo #abstractart #letsmakepatterns #surfacedesign #surfacedesigner #surfacepattern #patterndesign #printandpattern #abmpatternlove #textiledesign #patternobserver #dspatterns
After a week of sickness it’s awesome to have a clean and tidy house... will probably last 5mins with my 2 little monsters 👻 I don’t Instagram my home much but it has been a love project for the last 3.5yrs to turn it into a family home after being a holiday house previously. It was in original 1970s condition when we purchased it, we fell in love with its great ‘bones’ and have really worked hard to add our own touches without compromising the already great features of the house. I’m thinking of sharing a few before and after pics, just because I’ve put my heart and soul and design noggin into this place and I just love how it has come together. . . Artwork by @kasperraglus 📷 by me . . #myplace #interior #interiordesign #interiordecor #scandinavianinspired #modernist #modern #beachhouse #victorharbor #iphoneonly #eames #louispoulsen #armadillorugs
Small earrings, all hand-painted, all one-of-a-kind. Love making these, they’re like mini artworks. . . available at Brick + Mortar Creative in Norwood @brickandmortarcreative . . . #kelsosullivan #art #design #illustration #geometric #geo #abstractart #letsmakepatterns #surfacedesign #surfacedesigner #surfacepattern #patterndesign #printandpattern #abmpatternlove #textiledesign #patternobserver #dspatterns #oneofakind #southaustralia #adelaidemakers
A couple of the cushions I designed hanging out in my home . . . #kelsosullivan #art #design #illustration #geometric #geo #abstractart #letsmakepatterns #surfacedesign #surfacedesigner #surfacepattern #patterndesign #printandpattern #abmpatternlove #textiledesign #patternobserver #dspatterns