with TESS NEWALL
Key Patterns and Motifs - Part 1 - Observing patterns
Lesson 9 of 32
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Patterns are central to decorative painting, so it’s very good practice to make a conscious effort to start noticing and observing the different patterns all around you. Tess suggests where to look and encourages you to seek inspiration from your everyday surroundings.
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Acclaimed artist and set designer specialising in hand painted homewares and decorative painting.
Tess Newall is a decorative artist based in Sussex, specialising in hand-painted bespoke murals and furniture. Following a decade of experience as a set designer and painter in the film industry, Tess has mastered how to bring a creative vision to life. She often draws on historic patterns and aims to capture an artisanal feel, where textures and brushstrokes add to the atmosphere of a room or to the character of a furniture piece. Tess and her studio team work with interior designers and private clients on bespoke commissions for both commercial and residential projects, as well as collaborating on homewares collections with brands including Liberty and Matilda Goad.
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