CARRIE CANTWELL
Carrie Cantwell is a freelance illustrator based in Atlanta, Georgia, who specializes in pattern design.
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CREATIVE STATEMENT
I create bright, lighthearted art that makes people smile, because we need more joy in the world. What I love most about designing patterns is putting motifs together like puzzle pieces to make harmonious art that's pleasing to the eye. I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, and before I became a full-time illustrator and surface designer, I worked for 16 years as a film and TV graphic designer, creating props for the sets of major motion pictures and award-winning TV shows. I’ve been featured on NPR’s "All Things Considered," TED, UPPERCASE Magazine, and Peppermint Magazine.
RECENT CLIENTS
- Wallism
- Deny Designs
- Alice + Ames
- Lookout Games
- Prairie Love Knits
Q&A
What industry do you most enjoy creating patterns for?
Apparel and accessories, because I’m kind of a fashion addict.
Where do you find inspiration?
Graphic designers like Saul Bass and Luba Lukova, and vintage illustrators like Wanda Gag and Aubrey Beardsley.
What would be your dream pattern job?
I’ve always wanted to design patterns for Gucci, Roark, Blue Q and BlackMilk.