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A Welsh Poppy in a neighbour’s garden was the inspiration for this design. I love how the four petals unfold to create almost child-like, simple shapes.

My Poppy design mixes 9x different poppy shapes to create a relaxed pattern.

I experimented with a range of my own brushes to create the stamens. The most successful were simple radial lines – unevenly spaced around a wobbly centre circle.

For more pattern designs visit my website - see link in my bio.

I can add wrapping paper, wallpaper and a wide range of fabrics by the metre on request. I can also create cushions, bedding, curtains and table linen from my pattern designs too!

If you have any specific bespoke pattern designs or colour requests please DM me.

#contrado #graphicpatterns #geometricpatterns #wallpaperdesign #midcentury #poppy #flowers #flowerpatterns #wrappingpaper #patterndesign #patterndesigner #patterns #surfacepattern #surfacepatterndesign #giftwrap #wrappingpaper #graphicdesign #wallpaper #fabricdesign #fabricdesigner #productphotography and #graphicdesign by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

The delightful exhibition of children’s animations from SmallFilms at The Beaney in Canterbury. Featuring Bagpuss, Noggin The Nog and my favourite Clangers! Totally bonkers, innocent, fun!

#thebeany #smallfilms #clangers #nogginthenog #bagpuss #kidstv #animation photography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

My pattern design VIBRATE is now available to buy as wrapping paper in a choice of lovely colours from my Contrado shop!

Visit my Contrado shop from the link in my bio.

As well as wrapping paper, I can add wallpaper and a wide range of fabrics by the metre on request. I can also create cushions, bedding, curtains and table linen from my pattern designs too!

If you have any specific bespoke pattern designs or colour requests please DM me.

#contrado #graphicpatterns #geometricpatterns #wallpaperdesign #midcentury #wrappingpaper #patterndesign #patterndesigner #patterns #surfacepattern #surfacepatterndesign #giftwrap #wrappingpaper #graphicdesign #wallpaper #fabricdesign #fabricdesigner #productphotography and #graphicdesign by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

Vibrate is based on two simple reflected paths with a white blob between. The area around the dot is set to Lighten 10% white, which makes the design more three dimensional.

I envisaged this pattern to be printed digitally, it would also look amazing woven in white on coloured fabric instead!

For more designs visit my website - see link in bio.

I can add wrapping paper, wallpaper and a wide range of fabrics by the metre on request. I can also create cushions, bedding, curtains and table linen from my pattern designs too!

If you have any specific bespoke pattern designs or colour requests please DM me.

#contrado #graphicpatterns #geometricpatterns #wallpaperdesign #midcentury #wrappingpaper #patterndesign #patterndesigner #patterns #surfacepattern #surfacepatterndesign #giftwrap #wrappingpaper #graphicdesign #wallpaper #fabricdesign #fabricdesigner #productphotography and #graphicdesign by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

Shots at the Dame Vera Lynn exhibition at Ditchling Museum of Art & Craft. #ditchlingmuseumofartandcraft #dameveralynn #photography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

Shots at the Dame Vera Lynn exhibition at Ditchling Museum of Art & Craft. #ditchlingmuseumofartandcraft #dameveralynn #photography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

More interior shots of the long-awaited Amelia which opened in Tunbridge Wells yesterday. Taking a previously unused space between the 1950s library and the 19th Century Adult Education building.

Named after Amelia Scott, a social reformer and campaigner for women's suffrage. She lived and worked in Tunbridge Wells. Much of Amelia's social activism focused on the needs of young, working class women and mothers. She was an official of Tunbridge Wells' non-militant women's suffrage society.

The building will now house Tunbridge Wells’ library, museum, adult education, and gateway hub. Plus a lovely cafe and outside social space. A welcome addition to the town.

The transformation was by Wilmott Dixon, who also worked on the Design Museum in Kensington.

#theamelia #theamelia_tw @theamelia_tw #tunbridgewells #locationphotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative #architecturalphotography #architecturephotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative #travelphotography

The long-awaited Amelia opens today in Tunbridge Wells. Taking a previously unused space between the 1950s library and the 19th Century Adult Education building.

Named after Amelia Scott, a social reformer and campaigner for women's suffrage. She lived and worked in Tunbridge Wells. Much of Amelia's social activism focused on the needs of young, working class women and mothers. She was an official of Tunbridge Wells' non-militant women's suffrage society.

The building will now house Tunbridge Wells’ library, museum, adult education, and gateway hub. Plus a lovely cafe and outside social space. A welcome addition to the town.

The transformation was by Wilmott Dixon, who also worked on the Design Museum in Kensington.

#theamelia #theamelia_tw @theamelia_tw #tunbridgewells #locationphotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative #architecturalphotography #architecturephotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative #travelphotography

Milestones Museum in Basingstoke, Hampshire.

These shots are from their Penny Arcade. With a simple contactless payment visitors get a handful of old penny coins to play on all of the historic slot machines.

@milestonesmuseum #livingmuseum #milestonesmuseum #locationphotography #funphotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative #architecturalphotography #architecturephotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative #travelphotography

Runnymede Air Forces Memorial near Egham, Surrey. Dedicated to over 20,000 men and women without a grave from British and our allies’ air forces, lost during World War II. A beautiful location and fitting tribute to those that died protecting us.

Designed by architect Sir Edward Maufe, in his distinctive mid century style. He also designed the Chatham Naval Memorial and St Columba's Church Of Scotland, in Knightsbridge.

#siredwardmaufe #commonwealthwargraves @commonwealthwargraves #runnymedememorial #architecturalphotography #architecturephotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative #travelphotography

John Lewis Partnership Heritage Centre in Cookham, Berkshire. Houses a fascinating museum of the company's history and a huge archive of printed textiles dating from 1800.

The original semi-derelict farm buildings were converted into the museum by FSP Architects & Planners. Winning many awards when it opened in 2014.

#johnlewis #johnlewisandpartners #architecturalphotography #architecturephotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative #travelphotography

Redevelopment in Slough City Centre.

#atthemoxy #slough #architecturephotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

The Thunderbirds themed reception at the funky Moxy hotel in Slough!

#moxy #moxyhotels #moxyslough #slough #thunderbirds #funky #atthemoxy

My SCISSORS pattern design is now available to buy as wrapping paper / gift wrap in a choice of lovely colours from my Contrado shop!

Visit my Contrado shop from the link in my bio.

These designs have been set up as wrapping paper in 11 colourways. If you would like your own choice of bespoke colour please DM me.

I can add wallpaper and a wide range of fabrics by the metre on request. I can also create cushions, bedding, curtains and table linen from my pattern designs too!

If you have any specific bespoke pattern designs or colour requests please DM me.

#crafts #craftsforkids #contrado #graphicpatterns #geometricpatterns #wallpaperdesign #midcentury #wrappingpaper #patterndesign #patterndesigns #patterndesigner #patterns #surfacepattern #surfacepatterndesign #giftwrap #wrappingpaper #graphicdesign #wallpaper #fabricdesign #fabricdesigner #fabricdesign #productphotography and #graphicdesign by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

My OUCH! and MODERN PAISLEY pattern designs are now available to buy as wrapping paper in a choice of lovely colours from my Contrado shop!

Visit my Contrado shop from the link in my bio.

These designs have been set up as wrapping paper. I can add wallpaper and a wide range of fabrics by the metre on request. I can also create cushions, bedding, curtains and table linen from my pattern designs too!

If you have any specific bespoke pattern designs or colour requests please DM me.

#contrado #graphicpatterns #geometricpatterns #wallpaperdesign #midcentury #wrappingpaper #patterndesign #patterndesigner #patterns #surfacepattern #surfacepatterndesign #giftwrap #wrappingpaper #graphicdesign #wallpaper #fabricdesign #fabricdesigner #productphotography and #graphicdesign by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

FLASH AND BLOB is a pattern design that uses a rough, blob-shaped print made using card as a template to produce the spots. Then an inked strip of wood veneer printed onto card. The two elements of the pattern are then combined in Adobe Illustrator and recoloured. Using different combinations of these two elements and changing backgrounds meant thousands of possible designs.

To buy my patterns as fabric, wallpaper, wrapping paper and more visit my shops from the link in my bio.

#graphicpatterns #geometricpatterns #wallpaperdesign #midcentury #wrappingpaper #patterndesign #patterndesigner #patterns #surfacepattern #surfacepatterndesign #giftwrap #wrappingpaper #graphicdesign #wallpaper #fabricdesign #fabricdesigner #productphotography and #graphicdesign by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

Spot Pattern Design
This sumptuous design with ultra-dark backgrounds was inspired by the shape of conkers for the wobbly spots.

Spot Designs
To avoid a boring step and repeat, the five spots flip, rotate, and rescale independently, making the design more fluid.

Choosing Colours
The spots on each colourway are actually all the same colour. By using different blending modes and opacities on the five spots I have made them appear to look different.

#graphicpatterns #geometricpatterns #wallpaperdesign #midcentury #wrappingpaper #patterndesign #patterndesigner #patterns #surfacepattern #surfacepatterndesign #giftwrap #wrappingpaper #graphicdesign #wallpaper #fabricdesign #fabricdesigner #productphotography and #graphicdesign by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

A day at Chatham Historic Dockyard for the fascinating Call The Midwife tour of locations used for the series.

Revealing how with a lot of imagination they for instance convert Victorian warehouses into tenement blocks and with the addition of the right sign and light can turn a set of steps into the police station or a pub. A fascinating insight into the behind the scenes work.

While in the dockyard we discovering how rope is made, saw inside ships and a submarine. Finishing at the lovely marina. Well worth the trip!

#architecturalphotography #architecturephotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative #travelphotography #chatham #dockyardchatham @dockyard.chatham #callthemidwife

Introducing SNIP. Made of two chopped-up elements I started experimenting with in the depths of lockdown two years ago.

I think it is a bit of a Marmite design, so I hope you all like it?

#graphicpatterns #geometricpatterns #wallpaperdesign #midcentury #wrappingpaper #patterndesign #patterndesigner #patterns #surfacepattern #surfacepatterndesign #giftwrap #wrappingpaper #graphicdesign #wallpaper #fabricdesign #fabricdesigner #productphotography and #graphicdesign by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

My MODERN PAISLEY pattern design brings the pattern up to date by losing the traditional fussy styling replacing it with simple spiky shapes. I hope you like it!

The Origins of Paisley Pattern
Paisley pattern is an ornamental textile design of Persian origin Paisley designs became popular in the West following Kashmir shawl imports from India. The English name for the patterns derives from the town of Scottish town of Paisley – a centre for paisley textiles.

#graphicpatterns #geometricpatterns #wallpaperdesign #midcentury #wrappingpaper #patterndesign #patterndesigner #patterns #surfacepattern #surfacepatterndesign #giftwrap #wrappingpaper #graphicdesign #wallpaper #fabricdesign #fabricdesigner #productphotography and #graphicdesign by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

These shots were taken at T-Centralen - Stockholm’s Central Station. On their underground network - Tunnelbanan.

Unlike the London underground, Stockholm’s metro celebrates the rough finish, using it as a dramatic background to the artwork on practically every station.

The blue line-platform, opened in 1975, the styling was designed by the artist Per Olof Ultvedt using simple motifs of stylised flowers and leaves. This is surely one of the world’s most beautiful underground stations, perfectly summing up the Swedish vibe.

#stockholm #sweden #swedish #Tunnelbanan #stockholmmetro #stockholmunderground #tunnelbananstockholm #stockholmtunnelbana #tekniskahögskolan #Universitetet #transportphotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

Our last day in Stockholm - spent on their amazing underground network - Tunnelbanan. These shots were taken at Tekniska högskolan and Universitetet stations.

Unlike the London underground, Stockholm’s metro celebrates the rough finish using it as a dramatic background to the artwork on practically every station.

Universitetet Station was created in the 1990s, the art on the station consists of tiles featuring Carl von Linné and the UN Declaration of Universal Human Rights. By Belgian and Parisian artist Françoise Schein. The station includes 12 large tiles panels all dedicated to the travels of Linné around the Baltic.[4] The artist used the travels as the starting point to develop the theme of nature and the ecological problems we are all living now in the world. The work was created in Lisbon on azulejos tiles, then brought to Stockholm. It represents in its conception and its production a real European work of art.

#stockholm #sweden #swedish #Tunnelbanan #stockholmmetro #stockholmunderground #tunnelbananstockholm #stockholmtunnelbana #tekniskahögskolan #Universitetet #transportphotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

Another lovely day in Stockholm - we found this idylic little harbour after seeing ABBA The Museum. Oaxen is an ultra-smart restaurant and bar with 2 Michelin stars! (Oaxen Krog & Oaxen Slip). Needless to say we had bread and cheese from the Coop with a bag of crisps…

#stockholm #sweden #gamlastan #swedish #oaxenslip @oaxenslip #oaxenkrog @oaxenkrog by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

Another lovely day in Stockholm - freezing cold with blue skies. Gorgeous!

#stockholm #sweden #gamlastan #swedish by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

A ribbon for Ukraine.

#stopthewarinukraine #stopthewar #stopputin #stopwarinukraine #stopwarinukraine #stoprussianaggression #stopputin #stoprussia #prittypathetic

We first visited Stockholm in 2005, the highlight for me then was Skansen - the world’s first open air museum (1891) where buildings from across Sweden were carefully dismantled and rebuilt on an island.

Revisiting in 2022 Skansen had all the same charm I loved the first time. Plus a new street scene recreated from the 1930s with an ironmongers and a Coop called Konsum.

I wonder how the world will look in another 17 years…

#stockholm #sweden #skansen @skansen #swedish #openairmuseum #livingmuseum #locationphotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

We first visited Stockholm in 2005, the highlight for me then was Skansen - the world’s first open air museum (1891) where buildings from across Sweden were carefully dismantled and rebuilt on an island.

The great bonus is the people who not only dress the period but often stay in character too!

Revisiting in 2022 Skansen had all the same charm I loved the first time. Plus a new street scene recreated from the 1930s with an ironmongers and a Coop called Konsum.

I wonder how the world will look in another 17 years…

#stockholm #sweden #skansen @skansen #swedish #openairmuseum #livingmuseum #locationphotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

We first visited Stockholm in 2005, the highlight for me then was Skansen - the world’s first open air museum (1891) where buildings from across Sweden were carefully dismantled and rebuilt on an island.

Revisiting in 2022 Skansen had all the same charm I loved the first time. Plus a new street scene recreated from the 1930s with an ironmongers and a Coop called Konsum.

I wonder how the world will look in another 17 years…

#stockholm #sweden #skansen @skansen #swedish #openairmuseum #livingmuseum #locationphotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

The frozen Riddarfjärden fjord in Stockholm. It’s amazing how beautiful the broken ice sheets look!

#stockholm #sweden #gamlastan #swedish by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative #riddarfjärden

#stopthewarinukraine #stopthewar #stopputin #stopwarinukraine #stopwarinukraine #stoprussianaggression #stopputin #stoprussia #prittypathetic

Our second day in Stockholm - freezing cold with blue skies. Most of these shots were taken on the island of Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s wonderful Old Town. Ending with the iconic, rotating NK sign above the lavish Nordiska Kompaniet department store.

#stockholm #sweden #gamlastan #swedish by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative #gamlastanstockholm #nk #nordiskakompaniet

ABBA The Museum! Is hot from Stockholm, the wonderful soundtrack to my youth. Such fun!

#abbathemuseum #abba #stockholm #sweden #pop #pophistory #funphotos by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative #eurovision

ABBA The Museum! Is hot from Stockholm, the wonderful soundtrack to my youth. Such fun!

#abbathemuseum #abba #stockholm #sweden #pop #pophistory #funphotos by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

Stockholm City Theatre in the pouring rain. I just love the reflections!

#stadsteatern #stockholm #stockholmcity #sweden #rainreflections #reflections #reflectionsinwater #kulturhuset #kulturhusetstadsteatern by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

Night time in the city centre of Stockholm with Sergels torg relit to show their solidarity with Ukraine.

#stockholm #sergelstorg #ukraine #stopputin #sweden

Thank you to my friend @thevintagepurplebird for posting her presents wrapped in my Sheds and Mid Century Modern Chairs wrapping papers!
I hope they like their presents too! X

Like to order wrapping paper too? Visit link in my bio!

#giftwrapping #giftwrap #wrappingpaper #midcenturymodern #chairs and #sheds l

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A Welsh Poppy in a neighbour’s garden was the inspiration for this design. I love how the four petals unfold to create almost child-like, simple shapes.

My Poppy design mixes 9x different poppy shapes to create a relaxed pattern.

I experimented with a range of my own brushes to create the stamens. The most successful were simple radial lines – unevenly spaced around a wobbly centre circle.

For more pattern designs visit my website - see link in my bio.

I can add wrapping paper, wallpaper and a wide range of fabrics by the metre on request. I can also create cushions, bedding, curtains and table linen from my pattern designs too!

If you have any specific bespoke pattern designs or colour requests please DM me.

#contrado #graphicpatterns #geometricpatterns #wallpaperdesign #midcentury #poppy #flowers #flowerpatterns #wrappingpaper #patterndesign #patterndesigner #patterns #surfacepattern #surfacepatterndesign #giftwrap #wrappingpaper #graphicdesign #wallpaper #fabricdesign #fabricdesigner #productphotography and #graphicdesign by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

The delightful exhibition of children’s animations from SmallFilms at The Beaney in Canterbury. Featuring Bagpuss, Noggin The Nog and my favourite Clangers! Totally bonkers, innocent, fun!

#thebeany #smallfilms #clangers #nogginthenog #bagpuss #kidstv #animation photography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

My pattern design VIBRATE is now available to buy as wrapping paper in a choice of lovely colours from my Contrado shop!

Visit my Contrado shop from the link in my bio.

As well as wrapping paper, I can add wallpaper and a wide range of fabrics by the metre on request. I can also create cushions, bedding, curtains and table linen from my pattern designs too!

If you have any specific bespoke pattern designs or colour requests please DM me.

#contrado #graphicpatterns #geometricpatterns #wallpaperdesign #midcentury #wrappingpaper #patterndesign #patterndesigner #patterns #surfacepattern #surfacepatterndesign #giftwrap #wrappingpaper #graphicdesign #wallpaper #fabricdesign #fabricdesigner #productphotography and #graphicdesign by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

Vibrate is based on two simple reflected paths with a white blob between. The area around the dot is set to Lighten 10% white, which makes the design more three dimensional.

I envisaged this pattern to be printed digitally, it would also look amazing woven in white on coloured fabric instead!

For more designs visit my website - see link in bio.

I can add wrapping paper, wallpaper and a wide range of fabrics by the metre on request. I can also create cushions, bedding, curtains and table linen from my pattern designs too!

If you have any specific bespoke pattern designs or colour requests please DM me.

#contrado #graphicpatterns #geometricpatterns #wallpaperdesign #midcentury #wrappingpaper #patterndesign #patterndesigner #patterns #surfacepattern #surfacepatterndesign #giftwrap #wrappingpaper #graphicdesign #wallpaper #fabricdesign #fabricdesigner #productphotography and #graphicdesign by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

Shots at the Dame Vera Lynn exhibition at Ditchling Museum of Art & Craft. #ditchlingmuseumofartandcraft #dameveralynn #photography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

Shots at the Dame Vera Lynn exhibition at Ditchling Museum of Art & Craft. #ditchlingmuseumofartandcraft #dameveralynn #photography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

More interior shots of the long-awaited Amelia which opened in Tunbridge Wells yesterday. Taking a previously unused space between the 1950s library and the 19th Century Adult Education building.

Named after Amelia Scott, a social reformer and campaigner for women's suffrage. She lived and worked in Tunbridge Wells. Much of Amelia's social activism focused on the needs of young, working class women and mothers. She was an official of Tunbridge Wells' non-militant women's suffrage society.

The building will now house Tunbridge Wells’ library, museum, adult education, and gateway hub. Plus a lovely cafe and outside social space. A welcome addition to the town.

The transformation was by Wilmott Dixon, who also worked on the Design Museum in Kensington.

#theamelia #theamelia_tw @theamelia_tw #tunbridgewells #locationphotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative #architecturalphotography #architecturephotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative #travelphotography

The long-awaited Amelia opens today in Tunbridge Wells. Taking a previously unused space between the 1950s library and the 19th Century Adult Education building.

Named after Amelia Scott, a social reformer and campaigner for women's suffrage. She lived and worked in Tunbridge Wells. Much of Amelia's social activism focused on the needs of young, working class women and mothers. She was an official of Tunbridge Wells' non-militant women's suffrage society.

The building will now house Tunbridge Wells’ library, museum, adult education, and gateway hub. Plus a lovely cafe and outside social space. A welcome addition to the town.

The transformation was by Wilmott Dixon, who also worked on the Design Museum in Kensington.

#theamelia #theamelia_tw @theamelia_tw #tunbridgewells #locationphotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative #architecturalphotography #architecturephotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative #travelphotography

Milestones Museum in Basingstoke, Hampshire.

These shots are from their Penny Arcade. With a simple contactless payment visitors get a handful of old penny coins to play on all of the historic slot machines.

@milestonesmuseum #livingmuseum #milestonesmuseum #locationphotography #funphotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative #architecturalphotography #architecturephotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative #travelphotography

Runnymede Air Forces Memorial near Egham, Surrey. Dedicated to over 20,000 men and women without a grave from British and our allies’ air forces, lost during World War II. A beautiful location and fitting tribute to those that died protecting us.

Designed by architect Sir Edward Maufe, in his distinctive mid century style. He also designed the Chatham Naval Memorial and St Columba's Church Of Scotland, in Knightsbridge.

#siredwardmaufe #commonwealthwargraves @commonwealthwargraves #runnymedememorial #architecturalphotography #architecturephotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative #travelphotography

John Lewis Partnership Heritage Centre in Cookham, Berkshire. Houses a fascinating museum of the company's history and a huge archive of printed textiles dating from 1800.

The original semi-derelict farm buildings were converted into the museum by FSP Architects & Planners. Winning many awards when it opened in 2014.

#johnlewis #johnlewisandpartners #architecturalphotography #architecturephotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative #travelphotography

Redevelopment in Slough City Centre.

#atthemoxy #slough #architecturephotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

The Thunderbirds themed reception at the funky Moxy hotel in Slough!

#moxy #moxyhotels #moxyslough #slough #thunderbirds #funky #atthemoxy

My SCISSORS pattern design is now available to buy as wrapping paper / gift wrap in a choice of lovely colours from my Contrado shop!

Visit my Contrado shop from the link in my bio.

These designs have been set up as wrapping paper in 11 colourways. If you would like your own choice of bespoke colour please DM me.

I can add wallpaper and a wide range of fabrics by the metre on request. I can also create cushions, bedding, curtains and table linen from my pattern designs too!

If you have any specific bespoke pattern designs or colour requests please DM me.

#crafts #craftsforkids #contrado #graphicpatterns #geometricpatterns #wallpaperdesign #midcentury #wrappingpaper #patterndesign #patterndesigns #patterndesigner #patterns #surfacepattern #surfacepatterndesign #giftwrap #wrappingpaper #graphicdesign #wallpaper #fabricdesign #fabricdesigner #fabricdesign #productphotography and #graphicdesign by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

My OUCH! and MODERN PAISLEY pattern designs are now available to buy as wrapping paper in a choice of lovely colours from my Contrado shop!

Visit my Contrado shop from the link in my bio.

These designs have been set up as wrapping paper. I can add wallpaper and a wide range of fabrics by the metre on request. I can also create cushions, bedding, curtains and table linen from my pattern designs too!

If you have any specific bespoke pattern designs or colour requests please DM me.

#contrado #graphicpatterns #geometricpatterns #wallpaperdesign #midcentury #wrappingpaper #patterndesign #patterndesigner #patterns #surfacepattern #surfacepatterndesign #giftwrap #wrappingpaper #graphicdesign #wallpaper #fabricdesign #fabricdesigner #productphotography and #graphicdesign by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

FLASH AND BLOB is a pattern design that uses a rough, blob-shaped print made using card as a template to produce the spots. Then an inked strip of wood veneer printed onto card. The two elements of the pattern are then combined in Adobe Illustrator and recoloured. Using different combinations of these two elements and changing backgrounds meant thousands of possible designs.

To buy my patterns as fabric, wallpaper, wrapping paper and more visit my shops from the link in my bio.

#graphicpatterns #geometricpatterns #wallpaperdesign #midcentury #wrappingpaper #patterndesign #patterndesigner #patterns #surfacepattern #surfacepatterndesign #giftwrap #wrappingpaper #graphicdesign #wallpaper #fabricdesign #fabricdesigner #productphotography and #graphicdesign by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

Spot Pattern Design
This sumptuous design with ultra-dark backgrounds was inspired by the shape of conkers for the wobbly spots.

Spot Designs
To avoid a boring step and repeat, the five spots flip, rotate, and rescale independently, making the design more fluid.

Choosing Colours
The spots on each colourway are actually all the same colour. By using different blending modes and opacities on the five spots I have made them appear to look different.

#graphicpatterns #geometricpatterns #wallpaperdesign #midcentury #wrappingpaper #patterndesign #patterndesigner #patterns #surfacepattern #surfacepatterndesign #giftwrap #wrappingpaper #graphicdesign #wallpaper #fabricdesign #fabricdesigner #productphotography and #graphicdesign by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

A day at Chatham Historic Dockyard for the fascinating Call The Midwife tour of locations used for the series.

Revealing how with a lot of imagination they for instance convert Victorian warehouses into tenement blocks and with the addition of the right sign and light can turn a set of steps into the police station or a pub. A fascinating insight into the behind the scenes work.

While in the dockyard we discovering how rope is made, saw inside ships and a submarine. Finishing at the lovely marina. Well worth the trip!

#architecturalphotography #architecturephotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative #travelphotography #chatham #dockyardchatham @dockyard.chatham #callthemidwife

Introducing SNIP. Made of two chopped-up elements I started experimenting with in the depths of lockdown two years ago.

I think it is a bit of a Marmite design, so I hope you all like it?

#graphicpatterns #geometricpatterns #wallpaperdesign #midcentury #wrappingpaper #patterndesign #patterndesigner #patterns #surfacepattern #surfacepatterndesign #giftwrap #wrappingpaper #graphicdesign #wallpaper #fabricdesign #fabricdesigner #productphotography and #graphicdesign by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

My MODERN PAISLEY pattern design brings the pattern up to date by losing the traditional fussy styling replacing it with simple spiky shapes. I hope you like it!

The Origins of Paisley Pattern
Paisley pattern is an ornamental textile design of Persian origin Paisley designs became popular in the West following Kashmir shawl imports from India. The English name for the patterns derives from the town of Scottish town of Paisley – a centre for paisley textiles.

#graphicpatterns #geometricpatterns #wallpaperdesign #midcentury #wrappingpaper #patterndesign #patterndesigner #patterns #surfacepattern #surfacepatterndesign #giftwrap #wrappingpaper #graphicdesign #wallpaper #fabricdesign #fabricdesigner #productphotography and #graphicdesign by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

These shots were taken at T-Centralen - Stockholm’s Central Station. On their underground network - Tunnelbanan.

Unlike the London underground, Stockholm’s metro celebrates the rough finish, using it as a dramatic background to the artwork on practically every station.

The blue line-platform, opened in 1975, the styling was designed by the artist Per Olof Ultvedt using simple motifs of stylised flowers and leaves. This is surely one of the world’s most beautiful underground stations, perfectly summing up the Swedish vibe.

#stockholm #sweden #swedish #Tunnelbanan #stockholmmetro #stockholmunderground #tunnelbananstockholm #stockholmtunnelbana #tekniskahögskolan #Universitetet #transportphotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

Our last day in Stockholm - spent on their amazing underground network - Tunnelbanan. These shots were taken at Tekniska högskolan and Universitetet stations.

Unlike the London underground, Stockholm’s metro celebrates the rough finish using it as a dramatic background to the artwork on practically every station.

Universitetet Station was created in the 1990s, the art on the station consists of tiles featuring Carl von Linné and the UN Declaration of Universal Human Rights. By Belgian and Parisian artist Françoise Schein. The station includes 12 large tiles panels all dedicated to the travels of Linné around the Baltic.[4] The artist used the travels as the starting point to develop the theme of nature and the ecological problems we are all living now in the world. The work was created in Lisbon on azulejos tiles, then brought to Stockholm. It represents in its conception and its production a real European work of art.

#stockholm #sweden #swedish #Tunnelbanan #stockholmmetro #stockholmunderground #tunnelbananstockholm #stockholmtunnelbana #tekniskahögskolan #Universitetet #transportphotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

Another lovely day in Stockholm - we found this idylic little harbour after seeing ABBA The Museum. Oaxen is an ultra-smart restaurant and bar with 2 Michelin stars! (Oaxen Krog & Oaxen Slip). Needless to say we had bread and cheese from the Coop with a bag of crisps…

#stockholm #sweden #gamlastan #swedish #oaxenslip @oaxenslip #oaxenkrog @oaxenkrog by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

Another lovely day in Stockholm - freezing cold with blue skies. Gorgeous!

#stockholm #sweden #gamlastan #swedish by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

A ribbon for Ukraine.

#stopthewarinukraine #stopthewar #stopputin #stopwarinukraine #stopwarinukraine #stoprussianaggression #stopputin #stoprussia #prittypathetic

We first visited Stockholm in 2005, the highlight for me then was Skansen - the world’s first open air museum (1891) where buildings from across Sweden were carefully dismantled and rebuilt on an island.

Revisiting in 2022 Skansen had all the same charm I loved the first time. Plus a new street scene recreated from the 1930s with an ironmongers and a Coop called Konsum.

I wonder how the world will look in another 17 years…

#stockholm #sweden #skansen @skansen #swedish #openairmuseum #livingmuseum #locationphotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

We first visited Stockholm in 2005, the highlight for me then was Skansen - the world’s first open air museum (1891) where buildings from across Sweden were carefully dismantled and rebuilt on an island.

The great bonus is the people who not only dress the period but often stay in character too!

Revisiting in 2022 Skansen had all the same charm I loved the first time. Plus a new street scene recreated from the 1930s with an ironmongers and a Coop called Konsum.

I wonder how the world will look in another 17 years…

#stockholm #sweden #skansen @skansen #swedish #openairmuseum #livingmuseum #locationphotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

We first visited Stockholm in 2005, the highlight for me then was Skansen - the world’s first open air museum (1891) where buildings from across Sweden were carefully dismantled and rebuilt on an island.

Revisiting in 2022 Skansen had all the same charm I loved the first time. Plus a new street scene recreated from the 1930s with an ironmongers and a Coop called Konsum.

I wonder how the world will look in another 17 years…

#stockholm #sweden #skansen @skansen #swedish #openairmuseum #livingmuseum #locationphotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

The frozen Riddarfjärden fjord in Stockholm. It’s amazing how beautiful the broken ice sheets look!

#stockholm #sweden #gamlastan #swedish by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative #riddarfjärden

#stopthewarinukraine #stopthewar #stopputin #stopwarinukraine #stopwarinukraine #stoprussianaggression #stopputin #stoprussia #prittypathetic

Our second day in Stockholm - freezing cold with blue skies. Most of these shots were taken on the island of Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s wonderful Old Town. Ending with the iconic, rotating NK sign above the lavish Nordiska Kompaniet department store.

#stockholm #sweden #gamlastan #swedish by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative #gamlastanstockholm #nk #nordiskakompaniet

ABBA The Museum! Is hot from Stockholm, the wonderful soundtrack to my youth. Such fun!

#abbathemuseum #abba #stockholm #sweden #pop #pophistory #funphotos by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative #eurovision

ABBA The Museum! Is hot from Stockholm, the wonderful soundtrack to my youth. Such fun!

#abbathemuseum #abba #stockholm #sweden #pop #pophistory #funphotos by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

Stockholm City Theatre in the pouring rain. I just love the reflections!

#stadsteatern #stockholm #stockholmcity #sweden #rainreflections #reflections #reflectionsinwater #kulturhuset #kulturhusetstadsteatern by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

Night time in the city centre of Stockholm with Sergels torg relit to show their solidarity with Ukraine.

#stockholm #sergelstorg #ukraine #stopputin #sweden

Thank you to my friend @thevintagepurplebird for posting her presents wrapped in my Sheds and Mid Century Modern Chairs wrapping papers!
I hope they like their presents too! X

Like to order wrapping paper too? Visit link in my bio!

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A Welsh Poppy in a neighbour’s garden was the inspiration for this design. I love how the four petals unfold to create almost child-like, simple shapes.

My Poppy design mixes 9x different poppy shapes to create a relaxed pattern.

I experimented with a range of my own brushes to create the stamens. The most successful were simple radial lines – unevenly spaced around a wobbly centre circle.

For more pattern designs visit my website - see link in my bio.

I can add wrapping paper, wallpaper and a wide range of fabrics by the metre on request. I can also create cushions, bedding, curtains and table linen from my pattern designs too!

If you have any specific bespoke pattern designs or colour requests please DM me.

#contrado #graphicpatterns #geometricpatterns #wallpaperdesign #midcentury #poppy #flowers #flowerpatterns #wrappingpaper #patterndesign #patterndesigner #patterns #surfacepattern #surfacepatterndesign #giftwrap #wrappingpaper #graphicdesign #wallpaper #fabricdesign #fabricdesigner #productphotography and #graphicdesign by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

The delightful exhibition of children’s animations from SmallFilms at The Beaney in Canterbury. Featuring Bagpuss, Noggin The Nog and my favourite Clangers! Totally bonkers, innocent, fun!

#thebeany #smallfilms #clangers #nogginthenog #bagpuss #kidstv #animation photography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

My pattern design VIBRATE is now available to buy as wrapping paper in a choice of lovely colours from my Contrado shop!

Visit my Contrado shop from the link in my bio.

As well as wrapping paper, I can add wallpaper and a wide range of fabrics by the metre on request. I can also create cushions, bedding, curtains and table linen from my pattern designs too!

If you have any specific bespoke pattern designs or colour requests please DM me.

#contrado #graphicpatterns #geometricpatterns #wallpaperdesign #midcentury #wrappingpaper #patterndesign #patterndesigner #patterns #surfacepattern #surfacepatterndesign #giftwrap #wrappingpaper #graphicdesign #wallpaper #fabricdesign #fabricdesigner #productphotography and #graphicdesign by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

Vibrate is based on two simple reflected paths with a white blob between. The area around the dot is set to Lighten 10% white, which makes the design more three dimensional.

I envisaged this pattern to be printed digitally, it would also look amazing woven in white on coloured fabric instead!

For more designs visit my website - see link in bio.

I can add wrapping paper, wallpaper and a wide range of fabrics by the metre on request. I can also create cushions, bedding, curtains and table linen from my pattern designs too!

If you have any specific bespoke pattern designs or colour requests please DM me.

#contrado #graphicpatterns #geometricpatterns #wallpaperdesign #midcentury #wrappingpaper #patterndesign #patterndesigner #patterns #surfacepattern #surfacepatterndesign #giftwrap #wrappingpaper #graphicdesign #wallpaper #fabricdesign #fabricdesigner #productphotography and #graphicdesign by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

Shots at the Dame Vera Lynn exhibition at Ditchling Museum of Art & Craft. #ditchlingmuseumofartandcraft #dameveralynn #photography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

Shots at the Dame Vera Lynn exhibition at Ditchling Museum of Art & Craft. #ditchlingmuseumofartandcraft #dameveralynn #photography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

More interior shots of the long-awaited Amelia which opened in Tunbridge Wells yesterday. Taking a previously unused space between the 1950s library and the 19th Century Adult Education building.

Named after Amelia Scott, a social reformer and campaigner for women's suffrage. She lived and worked in Tunbridge Wells. Much of Amelia's social activism focused on the needs of young, working class women and mothers. She was an official of Tunbridge Wells' non-militant women's suffrage society.

The building will now house Tunbridge Wells’ library, museum, adult education, and gateway hub. Plus a lovely cafe and outside social space. A welcome addition to the town.

The transformation was by Wilmott Dixon, who also worked on the Design Museum in Kensington.

#theamelia #theamelia_tw @theamelia_tw #tunbridgewells #locationphotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative #architecturalphotography #architecturephotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative #travelphotography

The long-awaited Amelia opens today in Tunbridge Wells. Taking a previously unused space between the 1950s library and the 19th Century Adult Education building.

Named after Amelia Scott, a social reformer and campaigner for women's suffrage. She lived and worked in Tunbridge Wells. Much of Amelia's social activism focused on the needs of young, working class women and mothers. She was an official of Tunbridge Wells' non-militant women's suffrage society.

The building will now house Tunbridge Wells’ library, museum, adult education, and gateway hub. Plus a lovely cafe and outside social space. A welcome addition to the town.

The transformation was by Wilmott Dixon, who also worked on the Design Museum in Kensington.

#theamelia #theamelia_tw @theamelia_tw #tunbridgewells #locationphotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative #architecturalphotography #architecturephotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative #travelphotography

Milestones Museum in Basingstoke, Hampshire.

These shots are from their Penny Arcade. With a simple contactless payment visitors get a handful of old penny coins to play on all of the historic slot machines.

@milestonesmuseum #livingmuseum #milestonesmuseum #locationphotography #funphotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative #architecturalphotography #architecturephotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative #travelphotography

Runnymede Air Forces Memorial near Egham, Surrey. Dedicated to over 20,000 men and women without a grave from British and our allies’ air forces, lost during World War II. A beautiful location and fitting tribute to those that died protecting us.

Designed by architect Sir Edward Maufe, in his distinctive mid century style. He also designed the Chatham Naval Memorial and St Columba's Church Of Scotland, in Knightsbridge.

#siredwardmaufe #commonwealthwargraves @commonwealthwargraves #runnymedememorial #architecturalphotography #architecturephotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative #travelphotography

John Lewis Partnership Heritage Centre in Cookham, Berkshire. Houses a fascinating museum of the company's history and a huge archive of printed textiles dating from 1800.

The original semi-derelict farm buildings were converted into the museum by FSP Architects & Planners. Winning many awards when it opened in 2014.

#johnlewis #johnlewisandpartners #architecturalphotography #architecturephotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative #travelphotography

Redevelopment in Slough City Centre.

#atthemoxy #slough #architecturephotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

The Thunderbirds themed reception at the funky Moxy hotel in Slough!

#moxy #moxyhotels #moxyslough #slough #thunderbirds #funky #atthemoxy

My SCISSORS pattern design is now available to buy as wrapping paper / gift wrap in a choice of lovely colours from my Contrado shop!

Visit my Contrado shop from the link in my bio.

These designs have been set up as wrapping paper in 11 colourways. If you would like your own choice of bespoke colour please DM me.

I can add wallpaper and a wide range of fabrics by the metre on request. I can also create cushions, bedding, curtains and table linen from my pattern designs too!

If you have any specific bespoke pattern designs or colour requests please DM me.

#crafts #craftsforkids #contrado #graphicpatterns #geometricpatterns #wallpaperdesign #midcentury #wrappingpaper #patterndesign #patterndesigns #patterndesigner #patterns #surfacepattern #surfacepatterndesign #giftwrap #wrappingpaper #graphicdesign #wallpaper #fabricdesign #fabricdesigner #fabricdesign #productphotography and #graphicdesign by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

My OUCH! and MODERN PAISLEY pattern designs are now available to buy as wrapping paper in a choice of lovely colours from my Contrado shop!

Visit my Contrado shop from the link in my bio.

These designs have been set up as wrapping paper. I can add wallpaper and a wide range of fabrics by the metre on request. I can also create cushions, bedding, curtains and table linen from my pattern designs too!

If you have any specific bespoke pattern designs or colour requests please DM me.

#contrado #graphicpatterns #geometricpatterns #wallpaperdesign #midcentury #wrappingpaper #patterndesign #patterndesigner #patterns #surfacepattern #surfacepatterndesign #giftwrap #wrappingpaper #graphicdesign #wallpaper #fabricdesign #fabricdesigner #productphotography and #graphicdesign by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

FLASH AND BLOB is a pattern design that uses a rough, blob-shaped print made using card as a template to produce the spots. Then an inked strip of wood veneer printed onto card. The two elements of the pattern are then combined in Adobe Illustrator and recoloured. Using different combinations of these two elements and changing backgrounds meant thousands of possible designs.

To buy my patterns as fabric, wallpaper, wrapping paper and more visit my shops from the link in my bio.

#graphicpatterns #geometricpatterns #wallpaperdesign #midcentury #wrappingpaper #patterndesign #patterndesigner #patterns #surfacepattern #surfacepatterndesign #giftwrap #wrappingpaper #graphicdesign #wallpaper #fabricdesign #fabricdesigner #productphotography and #graphicdesign by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

Spot Pattern Design
This sumptuous design with ultra-dark backgrounds was inspired by the shape of conkers for the wobbly spots.

Spot Designs
To avoid a boring step and repeat, the five spots flip, rotate, and rescale independently, making the design more fluid.

Choosing Colours
The spots on each colourway are actually all the same colour. By using different blending modes and opacities on the five spots I have made them appear to look different.

#graphicpatterns #geometricpatterns #wallpaperdesign #midcentury #wrappingpaper #patterndesign #patterndesigner #patterns #surfacepattern #surfacepatterndesign #giftwrap #wrappingpaper #graphicdesign #wallpaper #fabricdesign #fabricdesigner #productphotography and #graphicdesign by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

A day at Chatham Historic Dockyard for the fascinating Call The Midwife tour of locations used for the series.

Revealing how with a lot of imagination they for instance convert Victorian warehouses into tenement blocks and with the addition of the right sign and light can turn a set of steps into the police station or a pub. A fascinating insight into the behind the scenes work.

While in the dockyard we discovering how rope is made, saw inside ships and a submarine. Finishing at the lovely marina. Well worth the trip!

#architecturalphotography #architecturephotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative #travelphotography #chatham #dockyardchatham @dockyard.chatham #callthemidwife

Introducing SNIP. Made of two chopped-up elements I started experimenting with in the depths of lockdown two years ago.

I think it is a bit of a Marmite design, so I hope you all like it?

#graphicpatterns #geometricpatterns #wallpaperdesign #midcentury #wrappingpaper #patterndesign #patterndesigner #patterns #surfacepattern #surfacepatterndesign #giftwrap #wrappingpaper #graphicdesign #wallpaper #fabricdesign #fabricdesigner #productphotography and #graphicdesign by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

My MODERN PAISLEY pattern design brings the pattern up to date by losing the traditional fussy styling replacing it with simple spiky shapes. I hope you like it!

The Origins of Paisley Pattern
Paisley pattern is an ornamental textile design of Persian origin Paisley designs became popular in the West following Kashmir shawl imports from India. The English name for the patterns derives from the town of Scottish town of Paisley – a centre for paisley textiles.

#graphicpatterns #geometricpatterns #wallpaperdesign #midcentury #wrappingpaper #patterndesign #patterndesigner #patterns #surfacepattern #surfacepatterndesign #giftwrap #wrappingpaper #graphicdesign #wallpaper #fabricdesign #fabricdesigner #productphotography and #graphicdesign by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

These shots were taken at T-Centralen - Stockholm’s Central Station. On their underground network - Tunnelbanan.

Unlike the London underground, Stockholm’s metro celebrates the rough finish, using it as a dramatic background to the artwork on practically every station.

The blue line-platform, opened in 1975, the styling was designed by the artist Per Olof Ultvedt using simple motifs of stylised flowers and leaves. This is surely one of the world’s most beautiful underground stations, perfectly summing up the Swedish vibe.

#stockholm #sweden #swedish #Tunnelbanan #stockholmmetro #stockholmunderground #tunnelbananstockholm #stockholmtunnelbana #tekniskahögskolan #Universitetet #transportphotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

Our last day in Stockholm - spent on their amazing underground network - Tunnelbanan. These shots were taken at Tekniska högskolan and Universitetet stations.

Unlike the London underground, Stockholm’s metro celebrates the rough finish using it as a dramatic background to the artwork on practically every station.

Universitetet Station was created in the 1990s, the art on the station consists of tiles featuring Carl von Linné and the UN Declaration of Universal Human Rights. By Belgian and Parisian artist Françoise Schein. The station includes 12 large tiles panels all dedicated to the travels of Linné around the Baltic.[4] The artist used the travels as the starting point to develop the theme of nature and the ecological problems we are all living now in the world. The work was created in Lisbon on azulejos tiles, then brought to Stockholm. It represents in its conception and its production a real European work of art.

#stockholm #sweden #swedish #Tunnelbanan #stockholmmetro #stockholmunderground #tunnelbananstockholm #stockholmtunnelbana #tekniskahögskolan #Universitetet #transportphotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

Another lovely day in Stockholm - we found this idylic little harbour after seeing ABBA The Museum. Oaxen is an ultra-smart restaurant and bar with 2 Michelin stars! (Oaxen Krog & Oaxen Slip). Needless to say we had bread and cheese from the Coop with a bag of crisps…

#stockholm #sweden #gamlastan #swedish #oaxenslip @oaxenslip #oaxenkrog @oaxenkrog by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

Another lovely day in Stockholm - freezing cold with blue skies. Gorgeous!

#stockholm #sweden #gamlastan #swedish by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

A ribbon for Ukraine.

#stopthewarinukraine #stopthewar #stopputin #stopwarinukraine #stopwarinukraine #stoprussianaggression #stopputin #stoprussia #prittypathetic

We first visited Stockholm in 2005, the highlight for me then was Skansen - the world’s first open air museum (1891) where buildings from across Sweden were carefully dismantled and rebuilt on an island.

Revisiting in 2022 Skansen had all the same charm I loved the first time. Plus a new street scene recreated from the 1930s with an ironmongers and a Coop called Konsum.

I wonder how the world will look in another 17 years…

#stockholm #sweden #skansen @skansen #swedish #openairmuseum #livingmuseum #locationphotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

We first visited Stockholm in 2005, the highlight for me then was Skansen - the world’s first open air museum (1891) where buildings from across Sweden were carefully dismantled and rebuilt on an island.

The great bonus is the people who not only dress the period but often stay in character too!

Revisiting in 2022 Skansen had all the same charm I loved the first time. Plus a new street scene recreated from the 1930s with an ironmongers and a Coop called Konsum.

I wonder how the world will look in another 17 years…

#stockholm #sweden #skansen @skansen #swedish #openairmuseum #livingmuseum #locationphotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

We first visited Stockholm in 2005, the highlight for me then was Skansen - the world’s first open air museum (1891) where buildings from across Sweden were carefully dismantled and rebuilt on an island.

Revisiting in 2022 Skansen had all the same charm I loved the first time. Plus a new street scene recreated from the 1930s with an ironmongers and a Coop called Konsum.

I wonder how the world will look in another 17 years…

#stockholm #sweden #skansen @skansen #swedish #openairmuseum #livingmuseum #locationphotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

The frozen Riddarfjärden fjord in Stockholm. It’s amazing how beautiful the broken ice sheets look!

#stockholm #sweden #gamlastan #swedish by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative #riddarfjärden

#stopthewarinukraine #stopthewar #stopputin #stopwarinukraine #stopwarinukraine #stoprussianaggression #stopputin #stoprussia #prittypathetic

Our second day in Stockholm - freezing cold with blue skies. Most of these shots were taken on the island of Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s wonderful Old Town. Ending with the iconic, rotating NK sign above the lavish Nordiska Kompaniet department store.

#stockholm #sweden #gamlastan #swedish by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative #gamlastanstockholm #nk #nordiskakompaniet

ABBA The Museum! Is hot from Stockholm, the wonderful soundtrack to my youth. Such fun!

#abbathemuseum #abba #stockholm #sweden #pop #pophistory #funphotos by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative #eurovision

ABBA The Museum! Is hot from Stockholm, the wonderful soundtrack to my youth. Such fun!

#abbathemuseum #abba #stockholm #sweden #pop #pophistory #funphotos by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

Stockholm City Theatre in the pouring rain. I just love the reflections!

#stadsteatern #stockholm #stockholmcity #sweden #rainreflections #reflections #reflectionsinwater #kulturhuset #kulturhusetstadsteatern by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

Night time in the city centre of Stockholm with Sergels torg relit to show their solidarity with Ukraine.

#stockholm #sergelstorg #ukraine #stopputin #sweden

Thank you to my friend @thevintagepurplebird for posting her presents wrapped in my Sheds and Mid Century Modern Chairs wrapping papers!
I hope they like their presents too! X

Like to order wrapping paper too? Visit link in my bio!

#giftwrapping #giftwrap #wrappingpaper #midcenturymodern #chairs and #sheds l

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A Welsh Poppy in a neighbour’s garden was the inspiration for this design. I love how the four petals unfold to create almost child-like, simple shapes.

My Poppy design mixes 9x different poppy shapes to create a relaxed pattern.

I experimented with a range of my own brushes to create the stamens. The most successful were simple radial lines – unevenly spaced around a wobbly centre circle.

For more pattern designs visit my website - see link in my bio.

I can add wrapping paper, wallpaper and a wide range of fabrics by the metre on request. I can also create cushions, bedding, curtains and table linen from my pattern designs too!

If you have any specific bespoke pattern designs or colour requests please DM me.

#contrado #graphicpatterns #geometricpatterns #wallpaperdesign #midcentury #poppy #flowers #flowerpatterns #wrappingpaper #patterndesign #patterndesigner #patterns #surfacepattern #surfacepatterndesign #giftwrap #wrappingpaper #graphicdesign #wallpaper #fabricdesign #fabricdesigner #productphotography and #graphicdesign by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

The delightful exhibition of children’s animations from SmallFilms at The Beaney in Canterbury. Featuring Bagpuss, Noggin The Nog and my favourite Clangers! Totally bonkers, innocent, fun!

#thebeany #smallfilms #clangers #nogginthenog #bagpuss #kidstv #animation photography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

My pattern design VIBRATE is now available to buy as wrapping paper in a choice of lovely colours from my Contrado shop!

Visit my Contrado shop from the link in my bio.

As well as wrapping paper, I can add wallpaper and a wide range of fabrics by the metre on request. I can also create cushions, bedding, curtains and table linen from my pattern designs too!

If you have any specific bespoke pattern designs or colour requests please DM me.

#contrado #graphicpatterns #geometricpatterns #wallpaperdesign #midcentury #wrappingpaper #patterndesign #patterndesigner #patterns #surfacepattern #surfacepatterndesign #giftwrap #wrappingpaper #graphicdesign #wallpaper #fabricdesign #fabricdesigner #productphotography and #graphicdesign by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

Vibrate is based on two simple reflected paths with a white blob between. The area around the dot is set to Lighten 10% white, which makes the design more three dimensional.

I envisaged this pattern to be printed digitally, it would also look amazing woven in white on coloured fabric instead!

For more designs visit my website - see link in bio.

I can add wrapping paper, wallpaper and a wide range of fabrics by the metre on request. I can also create cushions, bedding, curtains and table linen from my pattern designs too!

If you have any specific bespoke pattern designs or colour requests please DM me.

#contrado #graphicpatterns #geometricpatterns #wallpaperdesign #midcentury #wrappingpaper #patterndesign #patterndesigner #patterns #surfacepattern #surfacepatterndesign #giftwrap #wrappingpaper #graphicdesign #wallpaper #fabricdesign #fabricdesigner #productphotography and #graphicdesign by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

Shots at the Dame Vera Lynn exhibition at Ditchling Museum of Art & Craft. #ditchlingmuseumofartandcraft #dameveralynn #photography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

Shots at the Dame Vera Lynn exhibition at Ditchling Museum of Art & Craft. #ditchlingmuseumofartandcraft #dameveralynn #photography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative

More interior shots of the long-awaited Amelia which opened in Tunbridge Wells yesterday. Taking a previously unused space between the 1950s library and the 19th Century Adult Education building.

Named after Amelia Scott, a social reformer and campaigner for women's suffrage. She lived and worked in Tunbridge Wells. Much of Amelia's social activism focused on the needs of young, working class women and mothers. She was an official of Tunbridge Wells' non-militant women's suffrage society.

The building will now house Tunbridge Wells’ library, museum, adult education, and gateway hub. Plus a lovely cafe and outside social space. A welcome addition to the town.

The transformation was by Wilmott Dixon, who also worked on the Design Museum in Kensington.

#theamelia #theamelia_tw @theamelia_tw #tunbridgewells #locationphotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative #architecturalphotography #architecturephotography by #colinwalton at #waltoncreative #travelphotography

The long-awaited Amelia opens today in Tunbridge Wells. Taking a previously unused space between the 1950s library and the 19th Century Adult Education building.

Named after Amelia Scott, a social reformer and campaigner for women's suffrage. She lived and worked in Tunbridge Wells. Much of Amelia's social activism focused on the needs of young, working class women and mothers. She was an official of Tunbridge Wells' non-militant women's suffrage society.

The building will now house Tunbridge Wells’ library, museum, adult education, and gateway hub. Plus a lovely cafe and outside social space. A welcome addition to the town.

The transformation was by Wilmott Dixon, who also worked on the Design Museum in Kensington.

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Milestones Museum in Basingstoke, Hampshire.

These shots are from their Penny Arcade. With a simple contactless payment visitors get a handful of old penny coins to play on all of the historic slot machines.

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Runnymede Air Forces Memorial near Egham, Surrey. Dedicated to over 20,000 men and women without a grave from British and our allies’ air forces, lost during World War II. A beautiful location and fitting tribute to those that died protecting us.

Designed by architect Sir Edward Maufe, in his distinctive mid century style. He also designed the Chatham Naval Memorial and St Columba's Church Of Scotland, in Knightsbridge.

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John Lewis Partnership Heritage Centre in Cookham, Berkshire. Houses a fascinating museum of the company's history and a huge archive of printed textiles dating from 1800.

The original semi-derelict farm buildings were converted into the museum by FSP Architects & Planners. Winning many awards when it opened in 2014.

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