Hi there! I am a young creative, an architect with a passion for color, patterns and fashion.

I specialize in pattern design and made-to-measure illustrations

My Favourite Tools

I love Watercolor. I use it extensively along with other media such as waxes, chalk, and ink. I also enjoy experimenting with other pencil-shaped tools which allow for lots of colour and a crafty hand-drawn feel.

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Abstract watercolor cool tone bags and scarf
Cool Watercolor Abstract
Coastal Waters Creatures on white
Underwater Creatures And Seaweed in Coral and Aqua
Coastal Abstract Blue and Yellow
Coastal Dream Boats
Large Damask Tassel Hassle
New Classics Collection
Art Deco Collection
Art Deco Watercolor Seells gray
Abstract Watercolor Earth Tones
Abstract Watercolor Earth Tones
Summer fruit Pie
Summer fruit Collection
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Birthday Party Elements
Kids Interior Collection
Abstract Flower Fields - Summer Colorway
Kids Pastel Collection
Watercolor Moths Cinnamon
Soft neutral linear leaves teal

If you wish to gain access to my Exclusive Full Collection of Patterns, please fill in the request form by pushing the button bellow.

About me

Welcome. I am Ilinca. I invite you to share with me dreams, joy, and awareness.

I am an architect, I love to draw and to paint. I like to figure out systems and patterns in what surrounds me, and to return to the world something in my own fashion.

I channel most of my imagination and longing for communication through drawing. I like when colours do their own thing so I am a big fan of watercolor and mediums that mix. Since I like systems as well, surface pattern design came as a natural step.

The values which guide my designs are also the ones I am looking for in business partners:

Appreciation for what is around us (nature, people, stories)

Fair sourcing of materials and sustainable fashion

Practical and versatile design

Makers & DYI-ers

By clicking on each image in the gallery you will be taken to one of the retailers which print fabric and wallpaper with the respective prints.

Shapes & Geometry

My architect self and lover of systems pushes me to play with shapes, regular and irregular. I enjoy composing and deconstructing abstract geometries and giving them an organic, playful twist.

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Abstract duo tone snail mail
Multi Check on Black
Mid Century Circles on White
Mid Century Multi on black
Watercolor weave with spots
Multi check on white
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Geometric pastel comforts
Pastel Kids geomtrics
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Watercolor weave Blocks
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colorful spots
Lime Polka dots summer colorway
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Art Deco Collection
Diamond Zebra Teal
Tropical Fruit Checkers
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If you wish to gain access to my Exclusive Full Collection of Patterns, please fill in the request form by pushing the button bellow.

Illustration &

Line Drawing

While building Repeat Patterns is my main focus, I do enjoy creating single Illustrations and Placement Prints

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Services

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    Patern & Surface Design

    I create unique and colorful patterns for textiles and multiple surfaces

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    Illustration

    I provide creative custom illustrations and placement prints for cards, decor items, apparel and various products.

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    Drawing Classes

    Art & Drawing Technique classes for those who want to learn new skills and explore creativity.

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For Industry Art Directors

  • You can find me and my Patterns on the Patternfield App

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For Makers & Interior Designers

  • A print on demand Website for Yardage and Wallpaper

For Fellow Artists

  • Favourite Classes and Artist Community Resources

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