New wall art designs & Retro pattern sources
I figured out the perfect retro combination of pattern and image that would look dynamite as wall art. At Dolce Mia, we have always featured imagery from the ’40’s and ’50’s. My image library contains thousands of images in books published as early as the 20’s.
Trains Wall Art
To update our look, I wanted to bring some geometric patterns into the designs. Specifically, I was looking for great ’70’s wallpaper, geometric patterns, and floral fabric to combine with our current retro imagery. I started by ordering several Agile Rabbit books published by Pepin Press that contain stunning images for use as a graphic resource, or inspiration. All the illustrations and patterns are stored in high-resolution format on CD-ROM included with the book. The uses are endless.
Another great source for pattern is on stock photo websites. Fotolia and IStockphoto are two sites that I have used. I search for “vintage wallpaper” or “geometric pattern” and get tons of results.
Lastly, there is the non-digital option of vintage fabric. My favorite websites for procuring great fabric are Make Me Fabric and the eBay store of Majik Horse Fabrics. I find what I like, order it and scan it.
