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And The Winner Is…

By libbylu on June 22, 2010

Billy Hobbs of Rogers, Arkansas! Billy won the Alluminare Design Challenge on Home Workshop! Congratulations, Billy! Here is his winning pattern: And this is how Christopher Lowell described it: Depending on color choice, this could easily go from organic to pop art. Its range is calm and sensual or upbeat and highly graphic depending on [...]

Posted in Decor, Design Links, I ♥ Color!, Shout Out, Textiles | Tagged Alluminare, christopher lowell, Fabric, home workshop, homeworkshop, lighting, Patterns, Wallpaper | Leave a response

Time To Vote!

By libbylu on June 15, 2010

Have you voted in the Alluminare Design Challenge — Top Ten & Voting with Christopher Lowell? Well get yourself over there and do it! A new World Class Designer is soon to be named — have your say!

Posted in Decor, DIY Awesomeness, I ♥ Color!, Minding My Business, Textiles | Tagged Alluminare, christopher lowell, design challenge, lighting, Textiles, vote, voting, Wallpaper, world class designers | Leave a response

Empowerment and Awesomeness

By libbylu on June 8, 2010

I love, love, love to see someone feel awesome about something they’ve done. Their shoulders square up a bit, the corners of their eyes crinkle slightly, and a hint of a smile starts to spread across their face. That’s why, nine times out of ten, I’d rather show you how to do something than just [...]

Posted in Humanity, I ♥ Color!, Opinions, Personal Things, Shout Out | Tagged awesomeness, compliment, DIY, empowerment, happy, rockstar, smile, you can do it! | Leave a response

Summer Lovin’

By libbylu on June 8, 2010

The lovely and talented Khristian Howell has challenged me/you/us to make a to do list for the summer. My to do list is typically 5 miles long, but I’m going to pluck out a few bits and commit to them this summer. Finish this tutorial series. Complete the plan for a new product I’m developing [...]

Posted in Freelance, Minding My Business, Opinions, Personal Things, Textiles | Tagged get 'er done, khristian howell, plans, product development, strategy, summer 2010, to do list, tutorials | 2 Responses

Alluminare Design Challenge

By libbylu on June 7, 2010

I am pleased, honored, thrilled, and completely beside myself with excitement at having been invited to be a judge in the Alluminare Design Challenge on Homeworkshop.com. 475 delicious patterns were submitted from around the world, and the one and only Mr. Christopher Lowell has narrowed them down to ten finalists. Keep an eye on Homeworkshop.com [...]

Posted in Decor, Design Links, DIY Awesomeness, I ♥ Color!, Shout Out, Textiles | Tagged Alluminare, christopher lowell, contest, design challenge, fabrics, home workshop, homeworkshop, Patterns, Textiles, winners, world class designers | Leave a response

It’s Coming!

By libbylu on May 24, 2010

Posted in Exhibits | Tagged aiga, create denver, denver, letterpress, Typography | Leave a response

New Pattern: Venice

New Pattern: Venice

By libbylu on May 4, 2010

While traveling through Venice last month, I was struck by the Islamic influence on the city’s architecture. Such lovely peaks and curves, so unique to that culture. Today, I made a pattern from the doodles I did on the train from Venice to Florence. Introducing “Venice.” Talk to me if you’d like to use this [...]

Posted in Decor, I ♥ Color!, My New Stuff, Textiles | Tagged color, Creative Process, Decor, Fabric, Islamic art, Pattern, Patterns, Swatches, Textiles, Travel, Venice, Wallpaper, wrapping paper | 2 Responses

Offline Mondays

By libbylu on May 4, 2010

I don’t know about you, but my weekends are often just an extension of my work week. While I might not be working, per se, there are tasks that assume their place on Saturday and Sunday, leaving very little room for anything else. Having a home means keeping up with said home, and that includes [...]

Posted in Freelance, Opinions, Personal Things | Tagged Freelance, Illustration, Pattern, Patterns, Project Management, Textiles, Wallpaper | Leave a response

Name-Your-Price Freelancing

By libbylu on April 30, 2010

I read this article this morning, and it has my brain a-buzzing. I’d love to know any other thoughts on the matter. I am certainly intrigued by the idea of letting the client tell me what they’re willing to pay, but incredibly apprehensive as well. Yes, I can decide to which clients I will extend [...]

Posted in Freelance, Opinions | Tagged Client-Designer Relationship, Clients, Freelance, Opinions, Project Management | Leave a response

Inspired in Europe

By libbylu on April 28, 2010

As many of you know, my husband and I recently went to Europe for a couple weeks. I was so, so, so inspired there. The ages-old artwork was astounding! I took a bunch of pictures, hoping to have a reminder of all that inspiration once I returned home. So many things I want to draw! [...]

Posted in Gallery, I ♥ Color!, Opinions, Personal Things | Tagged Architecture, Art History, Composition, Europe, inspiration, Patterns, Travel | Leave a response

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I am Libby Unwin, aka LU Graphics. I’m an independent artist and I love what I do. Totally & completely.

My favorite thing to work on is surface design, and I also offer custom wall art and project consultation. To find out more about me and what I can do for you, visit my About page and my Services page.
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I am Libby Unwin, aka LU Graphics. I’m an independent artist and I love what I do. Totally & completely.

My favorite thing to work on is surface design, and I also offer custom wall art and project consultation. To find out more about me and what I can do for you, visit my About page and my Services page.
contact me
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