Pattern Magazine Volume 2

Pattern Magazine Volume 2: Rooted Rhythms

Welcome to the second issue of Pattern magazine, a quarterly print publication for surface pattern designers. Volume 2: Rooted Rhythms is a seasonal reflection on the grounding energy of autumn, an invitation to return to your rituals, reconnect with creative routines, and rediscover the steady rhythms that shape your work.

As the days shorten and the air turns crisp, creativity begins to slow and settle. This issue celebrates the quieter patterns of fall, those unseen but essential rhythms, both personal and professional, that nourish growth beneath the surface. Inside these pages, you’ll find artist stories, licensing insights, wholesale tips, and encouragement to embrace a slower, more rooted way of making.

We also explore the business of creativity, what it means to build a career that’s both sustainable and story-filled. You’ll find guidance on how to create from a place that feels rooted and whole, along with our top takeaways from exhibiting at the world's largest art licensing tradeshow. 

Let this be a season of staying in, paying attention, and planting what you’ll one day harvest.

Features

• Full-color quarterly printed magazine

• 104 pages, with four tear-out pages

• Size 8” x 11”

• Designed and Printed in the USA 

Artists inside these pages:

• Beth Brown Ables – The Seasons Between

• Cara Rosalie Olsen – Expanding Your Creative Canvas

• Ash Cascade Paggi – The Thread That Pulled Me Back

• Katie Hunt – How to Get Started With Wholesale

• Ali Kay – Just Paint: The Art of Consistently Doing What You Love

• Carriage House Printery – POD Spotlight

• Hannah Schneider – Confessions of a Creative Nomad

• Lacie Porta – Framed Florals

Looking Inside Pattern Magazine

Each quarterly edition of Pattern is thoughtfully organized into four core sections, designed to support your growth as a surface pattern designer, from inspiration to licensing strategy.

• Patterns of Living & Lifestyle: Explore the creative lifestyle with artist features, Bonnie’s favorite tools, and resources to support your daily practice.
  
  

• Patterns of Business & Strategy: Learn about licensing, pricing, branding, and income growth with insights from experienced artists and industry experts.
  
  

• Patterns of Productivity & Creation: Build your skills with tutorials, portfolio tips, mockup guides, and studio tours to fuel your creative momentum.
  
  

• Patterns in Motion: Stay current with seasonal trend reports, color forecasts, creative prompts, and tear-out pages to inspire your next collection.