tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15003681.post3569953788946392155..comments2023-10-09T20:51:52.770+11:00Comments on kirin notebook - the blog of lara cameron: Birch ForestLarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08866886848733190371noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15003681.post-70303916124787418402010-08-05T11:55:38.224+10:002010-08-05T11:55:38.224+10:00saat forex zayıflama hapları gizli kamera<a href="http://saatbaba.com/" rel="nofollow">saat</a> <a href="http://forexsohbet.com" rel="nofollow">forex</a> <a href="http://nefiskampanya.com" rel="nofollow">zayıflama hapları</a> <a href="http://webdedektif.com.com" rel="nofollow">gizli kamera</a>Y. Metin Yıldırımhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18059414186819540433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15003681.post-8147237419521043742007-07-20T02:23:00.000+10:002007-07-20T02:23:00.000+10:00It's a similiar pattern, but I like yours better. ...It's a similiar pattern, but I like yours better. It's far more linear and less chaotic than that other pattern.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07635088985680887417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15003681.post-70753916426972443042007-07-08T16:53:00.000+10:002007-07-08T16:53:00.000+10:00Heys Lara, Just do what you love best as there wil...Heys Lara, <BR/>Just do what you love best as there will always be overlaps in design work or any other work for that matter.<BR/>For instance, PANTONE needn't bother coming up with any shades of red for this fall's selection as there are heaps of them already.<BR/>As long as the work you have is yours, it will emanate your design sense or touch. <BR/>(I understand where you're coming from, as I am a designer too)<BR/><BR/>p/s - I enjoy your prints. Simple yet arresting to the eyes.<BR/>Cheers, LynnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15003681.post-14602799904191720692007-06-29T19:57:00.000+10:002007-06-29T19:57:00.000+10:00ok i'll be honest and say that i did think of Lisa...ok i'll be honest and say that i did think of Lisa Congdon's work when i saw your pattern. having said that, i don't see it as derivative at all, just similar. and there's certainly nothing wrong with similar. <BR/>i think there are lots of wise words above mine! <BR/>at the end of the day, as long as you're true to yourself, you'll be fine. (awww)<BR/><BR/>i find the abundance of work out there quite overwhelming. i adore reading crafty blogs but it's actually not very good for me... i find that i create less because i am too busy admiring other people's work! i often think i should become a curator or retailer instead of a creator!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15003681.post-48460803345310948152007-06-28T15:16:00.000+10:002007-06-28T15:16:00.000+10:00Lara, I love your design...The colour is perfect.....Lara, I love your design...The colour is perfect...would love to make lamp shades of it..those big ones..Biancahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01910389109221241883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15003681.post-59799944637528977822007-06-28T04:20:00.000+10:002007-06-28T04:20:00.000+10:00I really love this print, and the colour. The inv...I really love this print, and the colour. The inverse idea is cool. I think it is really different to the ones you linked and I would buy it for sure. Beautiful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15003681.post-12238265628207641082007-06-28T04:08:00.000+10:002007-06-28T04:08:00.000+10:00I think all have made the same point for me... Jus...I think all have made the same point for me... <BR/>Just do it then own it. You have wonderful work.<BR/><BR/>~BeckyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15003681.post-54670828676079660602007-06-28T01:43:00.000+10:002007-06-28T01:43:00.000+10:00I feel like that every day. Ugh. That's the plight...I feel like that every day. Ugh. That's the plight of designers I guess. I'm always thinking "where can it go from here!?" and "Hasn't this been done before?" It can be so stressful. As for the design; LOVELY! I love the color. I thought it would make a great print to frame or great wrapping paper. Fabric is great too!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16931708644621510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15003681.post-77063466173972408142007-06-27T20:54:00.000+10:002007-06-27T20:54:00.000+10:00This is however VERY original - sooo beautiful wit...This is however VERY original - sooo beautiful with lots of atmosphere.(though a bit marimekko like) You really have an eye for creating wonderfull and eyecatching designs. You should go BIG scale fabric printing - I would love to see your fabric all over the world.<BR/>Greetings from DenmarkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15003681.post-1504518483588884562007-06-27T17:46:00.000+10:002007-06-27T17:46:00.000+10:00there ain't no copyright on birds and trees ;)and ...there ain't no copyright on birds and trees ;)<BR/>and your design is fab.<BR/><BR/>i think nicole speaks words of wisdom.Talihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10687563953966356385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15003681.post-19416488895815535432007-06-27T12:24:00.000+10:002007-06-27T12:24:00.000+10:00I just love all of your patterns. Funny you should...I just love all of your patterns. Funny you should mention that you felt your birch forest design was similar to some other designs out there; I have numerous doodles of a birch tree design that I want to make. I guess it is true that it has all been done before, but you put your own twist/spin on it and just make it your own. Keep your fabulous patterns coming! Much love, AlisonCircular Accessorieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00167685979791342944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15003681.post-30986554471262528982007-06-27T10:59:00.000+10:002007-06-27T10:59:00.000+10:00I think the design is unique, it's gorgeous. You ...I think the design is unique, it's gorgeous. You can never have too many designs like this!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15003681.post-71560611851002387092007-06-27T07:57:00.000+10:002007-06-27T07:57:00.000+10:00Hi Lara,just thinking of how you could do a two co...Hi Lara,<BR/><BR/>just thinking of how you could do a two colour print with 1 screen. Perhaps you can give 2 sets of regisration marks for the printers to line up. the first could be for colour A, the second for coulour B, which could be spaced some distance apart, so that there is a shadow/overlapping effect. try it out on illustrator first to see what you think.<BR/>I think it is very easy for a common theme to pop up in design, given that alot of designers like sharing their ideas. i think that your print would look great on a skirtAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08489990781093468891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15003681.post-29317131908906630082007-06-27T02:18:00.000+10:002007-06-27T02:18:00.000+10:00there's a similarity of theme but the styles are v...there's a similarity of theme but the styles are very different. Not sucking up, but I prefer your design to BITH's trees.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15003681.post-25917753975802707132007-06-27T00:51:00.000+10:002007-06-27T00:51:00.000+10:00hey girl, your doing fine and always remember not ...hey girl, your doing fine and always remember not to sweat what other people are doing, i think all of us have that same constant worry but unfortunately it will probubly never go away, so instead of using it AS A worry, use it as a motivator to dig deeper...although you might not have to go deeper, it could be right on the surface! I often have to take a step back and tell myself to only think about what I want to do and good things usually come out of it!nicole lechthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10225214639651047186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15003681.post-25433361483286012772007-06-27T00:37:00.000+10:002007-06-27T00:37:00.000+10:00oh I have the excat feeling all the time!! sometim...oh I have the excat feeling all the time!! sometimes it seems to me that people are too good out there and why do I need to work so bloody hard? But one thing I am sure is, if i don't do it, i will regret for the rest of my life, so, just keep on going!<BR/><BR/>anyway, i think birds and tress are a little bit overloaded now, i think we should move on to the next pattern!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15003681.post-7409995543920028652007-06-27T00:29:00.000+10:002007-06-27T00:29:00.000+10:00I believe it's hard not to be influenced by peers ...I believe it's hard not to be influenced by peers work. There are always some touches of what we like showing up in our works. I love your trees and the yellow color. I like yours and auntie cookies for different reasons.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15128684121039981516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15003681.post-70726424668836101782007-06-27T00:11:00.000+10:002007-06-27T00:11:00.000+10:00Hi. This is my first post to your blog and I want...Hi. This is my first post to your blog and I want to say thank you so much for sharing your thoughts behind the amazing designs you create. <BR/><BR/>I understand your concern/query about the similarities and the desire to provide something fresh, but let me assure you, your designs and approach to thinking are uniquely your own. Sure, we can all be influenced at times by all the visual stimuli out there, but when it comes down to it, only YOU can interpret the imagery in your own way.<BR/><BR/>I LOVE this new birch design and also really like the other tree/bird prints you mentioned. (have them marked as favorites on flickr as a matter of fact) But this birch print is so special and in no way a copy-cat approach. It reminds me of skiing through the birch in southern Vermont on a sunny morning. There is room for this new, original work of your own.<BR/><BR/>Stay the course and let your mind wander!<BR/><BR/>A fan - MollyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15003681.post-35600859986739356542007-06-27T00:00:00.000+10:002007-06-27T00:00:00.000+10:00I love this! Would definitely buy it. Don't worry ...I love this! Would definitely buy it. Don't worry about it being similar - those subjects are popular right now, and people are still eating it up! Gorgeous!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15003681.post-18793252487895219112007-06-26T23:47:00.000+10:002007-06-26T23:47:00.000+10:00I think this is absolutely beautiful. And though t...I think this is absolutely beautiful. And though the elements... trees, branches, birds are everywhere, the way you put it together makes it different and unique. I love it + would buy this!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15003681.post-6510634864839217162007-06-26T22:37:00.000+10:002007-06-26T22:37:00.000+10:00This pattern looks great! Would make a beautiful A...This pattern looks great! Would make a beautiful Album cover. The negative space has a secretive feeling too it - what's around those trees??? - just like an Album or Journal, which also have that secretive feeling if they're personal diaries. <BR/><BR/>So many designs are similar to other designs, that you almost can't get away with creating something totallly original, especially if you're using organic elements. Birch trees have been around for centuries offering inspiration to artists and designers. I think your pattern is beautiful and has a "Lara" feel to it which is all your own.<BR/><BR/>We're big fans!Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02464085939199490875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15003681.post-24869876843424350882007-06-26T21:18:00.000+10:002007-06-26T21:18:00.000+10:00I like your tree pattern a lot. Neither of the oth...I like your tree pattern a lot. Neither of the other two you mention are inverse patterns and so I don't consider yours derivative.<BR/><BR/>I sympathise with the quest to "make the best ever" but I am pleased that your high demands of yourself doesn't stop you from creating at all.<BR/><BR/>When I make jewellery, most are one-offs as I get so bored making more of something I already made. As a result, I get better a lot quicker than if I was making in bulk.<BR/><BR/>Similarly, as you continue to design, your skill will improve and (as a lot of film directors say), their favourite will be the last thing they made.<BR/><BR/>Your trees reminded me of a James C. Christensen painting: <A HREF="http://www.bnr-art.com/christensen/in_a_doolittle_landscape.htm" REL="nofollow">Cleverly Disguised in a Doolittle Landscape</A>. I think it's genius but a) imagine how long it must have taken to do and b) do you think he was completely satisfied with it?<BR/><BR/>I think that making things that are wonderful, cheerful and popular is more than good enough; 'best' is a unhappy diversion as you'll have no way of knowing when you've reached it. And, if you could, what would you do next?<BR/><BR/><BR/>Paolapaolabilityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17527561788514528499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15003681.post-30962252836499749782007-06-26T20:37:00.000+10:002007-06-26T20:37:00.000+10:00heheh.. well I am not a designer, but I was just f...heheh.. well I am not a designer, but I was just feeling this in my day job. And my current crafting too. A prof told me this before about his research work: It is not for us to decide whether something is the same or not - that's for your peers. A slight slant may yet bring a new light to the same problem. I am sure that applies to design too. <BR/><BR/>You do very good work and I don't think it's the same at all! Don't worry about it :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15003681.post-36184950742023222562007-06-26T19:50:00.000+10:002007-06-26T19:50:00.000+10:00I don't think your design looks at all like the 2 ...I don't think your design looks at all like the 2 you mentioned - all they have in common is the subject matter. There are a lot of tree trunk (and in particular birch tree trunk) designs out there, as well as birds, and one-colour screenprinting seems to be the most popular medium. So some similarity seems inevitable; but it's a similarity of subject matter and medium. <BR/><BR/>If you have similar tastes and find inspiration in similar places, you'll probably have a bit of overlap with other designers. And that can be a good thing, as your unique take on something adds to the overall design vocabulary. <BR/><BR/>It would be wrong to fight your inclinations just to avoid echoes of other work. I think we'd all have to live in a vacuum to avoid being influenced. <BR/><BR/>I spent a lot of time freaking out and reworking ideas because every time I saw a friend's work she seemed to be on the same track. Then I saw her scrapbooks, and they were eerily like mine. So I've realised that we're working on the same stuff. It still feels uncomfortable, but it hurts a lot more to cut off ideas that feel right just because they might be similar to someone else's. Or to twist them in unnatural ways to make them superficially different. <BR/><BR/>That said, sometimes you just have to finish a design you're not sure of, to get it out of your head so you can move on. <BR/><BR/>Your design is lovely, by the way!Jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11717380172065558469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15003681.post-69999787791540148182007-06-26T17:27:00.000+10:002007-06-26T17:27:00.000+10:00i know what you mean about the "waves" of creativi...i know what you mean about the "waves" of creativity...and their similarities. i guess thats part of the creative energy we all contribute to this community, right?<BR/>first i want to say that when i first saw the print in bloglines, my first thought was "where did she find that!! i need to email her and ask, right away". so i'm pleasantly impressed (amazed, really) that you came up with it. no, it's not like bird-in-the-hands print. yours is sharper, more refined. it's sorta kinda like the aunt cookie print...but not enough to really abandon the pattern. the yellow...simplicity...inverse coloring...scandinavian feel are all things that makes yours unique + stand out. <BR/>so of course, you know my next question, right? when is it going to be for sale?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com