Colour Schemes & Pattern Research

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Not only have I been looking into people illustrations, but also patterns and colour schemes. I want the book to have a delicate pastel colour theme but also be bright and full of pretty patterns. After researching on Pintrest I found lots of patterns and colour themes that I really liked and are in the direction I want to take my work.

1. Here are some examples of pattern work I really like. I love the simplicity of this first design. The scribbled dots would fit my theme of a childlike aesthetic and the pink at the bottom is a lovely pastel pink that I love.

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2. Pattern 2 is more of an illustration however I love the different shades of green and the way the leaves look like a pattern but is also a scene. The greens and corals work well together.

3. Pattern 3 has a similar pink colour woven in along with other beautiful shades of pink and blue. I love this contrast of shades and the black dashed pattern over the top adds texture. 

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4. I like the third pattern again because of the soft pink but also the messy ink eye pattern, it matches the aesthetic and style I am interested in. 

5. I like this pattern because of the colour scheme and the cute simple illustrations of the little people, clouds, birds etc. I like the nautical theme and the way the pattern is repetitive. 

6. I love this pattern due to the contrast of pattern work and colours used. I like the different sized patterns from large blobs to small dashes in a pattern. I like the incorporation of yellow as it really brightens the pattern. The black and teal blue also work really well together. 

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Colour Schemes

These are colours taken from the images above that I have made into colour samples using Adobe Color CC. These show that I like and will probably use pastel pinks and soft warm pinks as well as light blues, greens and teals. A splash of yellow for a contrasting colour is also involved.