Surface design blog by surface designer and illustrator Katie Scalmato

Travel Patterns

by kscalmato | Mar 23, 2018 | Licensing, Pattern Design | 0 Comments

I've just finished a few new travel patterns, perfect for luggage, bags and totes. Let me know what you think!

Coming Soon

by kscalmato | Mar 9, 2018 | Licensing, News, Pattern Design | 0 Comments

I've just finished a series of exclusive designs which will be used on luggage, purses, backpacks, totes and cosmetic cases in the United States and China! I can't wait to see them in stores.

Recent Work

by kscalmato | Nov 3, 2017 | Illustration, Licensing | 0 Comments

Here's some recent work from my collection "Mystic Birds." I wanted to follow the more magical home decor trend, with a bird theme. I love the mysterious look of barn owls, and old gnarled trees. I hope you like the more realistic style.

Celebrating Today

by kscalmato | Oct 6, 2017 | Licensing, News | 0 Comments

I'm celebrating today because I just signed licensing deals for two of my greeting card images. I'm ready to get back to the studio and start creating more work! In other news I've been doing a great deal of experimentation with new brushes, and created a...

From the Sketch Book

by kscalmato | Oct 1, 2017 | News, Sketch Book | 0 Comments

Here are some sketch book seal drawings from a recent ocean themed collection called "Ocean Tails." You can view a sneak peak of the final artwork here: https://www.katiescalmato.com/surface-pattern/ I've just started an Instagram account and have been creating a lot...