Patternistas

Suzanne Carpenter is a Cardiff-based illustrator and pattern designer working under the name Patternistas. Her work is bold, graphic and colour-driven, combining stylised natural forms with a strong sense of rhythm and repeat.

Inspired by nature, wildlife and decorative pattern, her designs draw on collage techniques, translated into clean, contemporary digital artwork. Birds, animals and botanical elements feature prominently, brought to life through vibrant palettes and carefully constructed compositions.

Her work has been successfully licensed across a range of products, including greeting cards and puzzles, with recent commissions including contemporary Christmas card designs for Waterstones. With its strong visual identity and adaptability, her pattern-led approach is particularly well suited to gift, stationery and surface design applications.

Suzanne continues to develop a versatile body of work with broad commercial appeal, offering strong potential for licensing across a wide range of products.