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Saturday 31 December 2016

Fine Art Print

Fine art print from the series
"Origin of the Species"
This is called "Isolation"
The evolution of new species and organic life forms when isolated.
Wired and wonderful creatures and organisms can evolve
Watercolour with fine drawing in pen and ink.
Printed on 4 Ply art boards for a Gallery style display, or it can be framed
How will you adorn your Walls

Fine Art Print from the series Origin of the Species by Mimi Pinto

"Isolation"




Thursday 29 December 2016

Affordable Wall Art Gallery Style

Art that is affordable.
This is my design called Insular Divergence.
A Mixed Media piece that is inspired by the "Origin of Species" 
The art is printed on watercolor textured 4 ply art board.
You can directly hang this on your wall in an Art Gallery style.
Alternatively, it can be framed in a standard square frame.

Wall Art Insular divergence by Mimi Pinto

Wednesday 28 December 2016

Sew a pair of luxurious silk pajamas

This gorgeous fine art fabric design with fine details pen and ink artwork on a watercolor background is just perfect for a luxurious pair of silk pajama to lounge in.
Available as a cut and sew pattern from sprout pattern.  Or if you couldn't be bothered with the sewing part, they have a white glove service where they do the sewing for you
also available as fabric from +Spoonflower for those confident of drafting their own sewing patterns.







Monday 26 December 2016

Sew your own Yoga Pants

Get into the Zone, with this gorgeous steampunk style design for yoga pant, or jogging leggings.
Pattern available on Sprout Patterns.
The Sloan Leggings are comfy and stylish. 
Ideal in the Sports Lycra or Cotton Spandex fabric for a more luxurious cotton feel.
The Pattern is a simple fitting pair of legging.
There is a separate Waistband for a flattering fit.



Sport Lycra Leggings by Mimi Pinto

Textile Design by Mimi Pinto
Alternatively if you are interested in just yardage.  This design is available +Spoonflower 




Wednesday 21 December 2016

Children's clothing. Sew a zippy little top

With this fun watercolor hand painted design of fairies and princesses and castles
The cut and sew pattern is available at sprout patterns in a range of sizes and textiles
Print on demand - +Spoonflower then print the pattern and design.
You then cut and sew
Simples !!!





Thursday 15 December 2016

Limited Edition Wall art

A section of a Limited edition art work

Evolution of the species.

Watercolor and Gouache with fine detailed line work in pen and ink


Wall art watercolour Gouache Mimi Pinto

Tuesday 13 December 2016

Sew a Kimono style Tee - shirt

You can turn this gorgeous zen art fabric design into a Kimono style Tee
A choice of textiles, to get this design printed on
The pattern comes with full instructions on cutting and sewing.




Yardage available in a range of textiles




Saturday 10 December 2016

Art exercise to get into the zone

A quick doodle in watercolor, pen and ink.  Just perfect to help clear my head for the next project.
Zen art and mindfulness by concentrating for ten minutes on doodling totally helps clear the head and get into the zone.

Friday 2 December 2016

Tea Towels sew your own

A watercolor textile design with pen and ink drawing.
Unique Textiles available +Spoonflower 
Sew your own using the Linen cotton fabric from spoonflower 
One fat quarter will give you a tea towel.
or this design is also available from Roostery 





Wednesday 30 November 2016

Doodling and drawing

Mind yoga and doodling to get you in the zone.
Pen and ink with a splash of water color





Thursday 24 November 2016

Dreamscape Wallpapers for Bedroom

A dreamy design 
Textured watercolor with pen and ink drawings of fine line art
Ideal for a bedroom wall 
make a statement


a close up view


Saturday 19 November 2016

Cushions

Unique, Quirky Textile designs 
A textured watercolor with pen and ink drawing 
Turn it into cushions and throw pillows
Sew your own with a textile range from +Spoonflower 
or have one made just for you from Roostery



CATALAN



SERAMA

Friday 18 November 2016

Textile design Evolution

My design Evolution
A fine textured watercolor with pen and ink drawing inspired by the evolution of species



evolution

Available as a range of fabrics and textiles for sewing, quilting, DIY crafting
Also available as Wallpaper for a stunning statement Interior design piece


Some sewing ideas:

A cut and sew pattern from Sproutpatterns



A simple spring dress available as a cut and sew pattern from Sprout patterns









Wednesday 16 November 2016

Monday 14 November 2016

Monday 7 November 2016

Paper Bead necklace

Handmade from strips of Paper.
The color is vibrant and bold under the glaze, a pendant style strung on simple black waxed cotton



Sunday 6 November 2016

The perfect First Anniversary Gift

A most unusual paper bead necklace made for a client for their first anniversary.
The beads are made from paper strips and glazed.  the color really pops from under the glaze.  the long and tubular beads add a touch of grace




Friday 4 November 2016

Handmade gifts

Unique gifts with individual character
Paper bead bracelets




Plump, little paper beads in marine blue and aqua with hints of sunny yellow strips run rings around the circumference of the paper beads. The stripy paper beads are consecutively strung with little, paper beads in Pale Lavender and tiny transparent acrylic seed beads, creating a dramatic statement combination piece. 
The Bracelet is strung on transparent stretch elastic. The unstretched internal diameter is 5 cm. Please refer to the additional photograph showing how the bracelet is measured. The beads are Handmade and Handcrafted by Mimi, all Made in Britain. Each individual paper bead is made from strips of paper, hand rolled to create the shape. A hardener and glaze is applied to each individual bead, this protects the bead from moisture.  Its ok if the piece of jewelry gets a wee bit wet in the rain, let it dry naturally in an airy place. But you cannot wash them or wear them in the bath. Rolling the strips of paper creates variations in colour and pattern, that are unique. This makes a truly ONE OF A KIND Piece of jewelry. I use various kinds of paper to make the beads, from fine Japanese Washi paper to glossy coffee table magazine



Wednesday 26 October 2016

How to sew a zipper Pouch

Fun unique vibrant designs on a range of textiles
choose you design
have it printed as a cut and sew pattern
Cut and sew

available +Redbubble 


Full Range of Fabric and Wallpaper Collection Click Here

available +Spoonflower 




Sunday 25 September 2016

Headbands of Hope

My Design for Headbands of Hope and +Spoonflower collaboration 

For every headband sold, a headband is​ ​donated to a child battling cancer. 

My Surface Pattern design on strips of Fabrics for Headbands
#bandtogether


Monday 1 August 2016

Bucketfeet Ocean theme canvas shoes

Artists designed Canvas shoes
Screenprinted
Ocean Theme Limited edition
Pre-order

Mimi Pinto


Evolving from the artist's interest and intrigue in evolutionary biology and speciation, this design highlights the weird and wonderful organic life forms that thrive and evolve under the sea. Show your weird and wonderful side with these beautiful canvas shoes.
  • Spoonflower + Bucketfeet Collaboration Shoe
  • Slip-on silhouette
  • 100% cotton lining
  • Artist-designed screenprint on canvas
  • Cushion & comfort bubbles
  • Removable in-sole
  • High quality screenprint
  • Machine wash cold; air dry

Thursday 21 July 2016

Bucketfeet and Spoonflower collaboration for canvas shoes

I am so very proud and honored to be part of the +Spoonflower +BucketFeet Collaboration


Back in May 2016 Bucektfeet and Spoonflower collaborated to present Designers with a challenge, Themed - Oceans.  
The brief was to spark a discourse on the beauty, complexity, drama and fragility of our seas and Oceans, for WORLD OCEAN DAY

This is my design, Life at Sea
Now available for pre-order for two weeks only as a limited edition Slip On 


My interest and intrigue in evolutionary biology and Speciation is the inspiration for this design, highlighting the weird and awesomely wonderful life form that thrive and evolve in our oceans.

So +BucketFeet say "show your weird and wonderful side with these beautiful canvas shoes"