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Hopscotch Playland

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As an artist, I dream of someday having  an agent represent my work internationally.  So when I heard of a design contest sponsored  by one of the industries top agents, Lilla Rogers... I just had to give it a try! Through the process, I created a dream-like playground filled with magical chalk drawings and hopscotch! It's called, Hopscotch Memories. I've always loved good design and mixing traditional elements right along side of whimsical styles. Bright colors and textures are also a must  for anything I create.  Below is an original pattern created in my studio from acrylic paint and a hand made foam stamp. This became my color palette! To get started, I created "inspiration boards" in photoshop filled with fun, whimsical elements I might want  to use in my journal cover design. I also played with patterns and colors... putting things together that I normally wouldn't think of... this really gets the cre...