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Cheerful, Garden-Inspired Surface Pattern Collections

Watercolor pattern collections available for licensing + practical design education for surface pattern designers.

Designs for Licensing

License a single design or an entire collection.

Ink + Sun creates watercolor-based patterns inspired by gardens, wildlife, and the beauty of everyday nature. Collections are thoughtfully developed with coordinating prints and scalable repeats for wallpaper, bedding, home décor, and lifestyle products.

Whether you're looking for existing artwork or a collection tailored to your product line, let's create something beautiful together.

For Brands and Art Directors

Collections are developed with production-ready considerations: repeat, scale, coordinates, and colorways that adapt to real products.

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Hi, I’m Janet

I create surface pattern designs inspired by nature, gentle color, and the small details that make everyday spaces feel joyful and alive.

Think morning light, delightful flora and fauna, and the wonder of nature, and you’ll fit right in.

It’s a sunny day at Ink + Sun

Top down view of watercolor paints and yellow flowers

For Surface Pattern Designers:

Explore workflow techniques, pattern collection strategy, and practical tips designed to help you build cohesive, professional work you’re proud of.

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Mini-Collection Checklist

Design Resources for Pattern Creatives

Evaluate your pattern collections for layout, color, and motifs with this easy to use checklist

Yellow sunflower watercolor pattern

Art for Everyday living

Joyful watercolor art made into products you’ll love to gift and own.

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