Nelléne Art & Design

18/05/2026

18/05/2026

A trailing dance of petals, stems, and tiny winged visitors, my finished floral pattern for the Trailing Floral challenge.

I wanted this one to feel like a slow wander through a garden path… soft reds, warm greens, and butterflies drifting between the blooms.
A little moment of wonder, now stitched into repeat. Thank you for a wonderful challenge. I learned so much. Bärbel Dressler - Surface Pattern Designer, Educator & Pattern Historian

12/05/2026

Unboxing joy from across the world.

My Kindly Woven Studio Intensive workbook just arrived from USA and I’m SO excited to continue my 8 week journey on this course.

This feels like the start of something big: new skills, new confidence, new creative magic.

Cheering on everyone who’s learning something new this season.

29/04/2026

Watch this king crown flower bloom from watercolour brushstrokes into a soft, organic pattern repeat. I’m painting each petal by hand, letting the pigment pool, blend, and wander before turning the artwork into a loose half‑brick layout perfect for fabric, wallpaper, and surface pattern design.

This reel captures the full journey, from botanical illustration to pattern creation, for anyone who loves watercolour florals, behind‑the‑scenes art process videos, and the magic of seeing a motif transform into a repeat.

24/04/2026

Hi fellow creatives.

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05/04/2026

This morning’s sunrise felt like watching Auckland breathe.
Each phase shifted so gently. From deep ember to molten gold, that it reminded me how change often happens quietly before we even notice it.

I stitched the moments together into a little video, a slow unfolding of colour and calm.

24/03/2026

✨ Wild Seed Wonder ✨
Born from a quiet moment on a walk, just me, the path, and a cluster of dark, delicate seed pods standing tall against the breeze. There was something magical in their simplicity, a quiet kind of wonder that lingered long after I’d passed them by.

This pattern is my way of honouring that tiny spark of inspiration… the beauty of the unnoticed, the trailside treasures, and the wild charm tucked into everyday moments.

Available for licensing — reach out to collaborate.