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Scarlet Soleil is the creative work of surface pattern designer and illustrator, Merritt Baynes. Based in Crozet, VA. https://linktr.ee/scarlet_soleil
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A little floral drawing for your feed! 🌸 Spring is upon us! #spoonflower #surfacepatterndesign #surfacepattern #surfacedesign #findinghope #process #processvideo #spoonflowerartist @spoonflower-social.bsky.social

Reviewing my process, I realize how much I kind of like that starburst/pod shape I had in the middle there. Hmmm, I may have to go back and give that more thought. #spoonflower #workinprogress #surfacepatterndesign #surfacepattern #surfacedesign #findinghope #process #processvideo #spoonflowerartist

This is another revamp of an earlier design. Starting with the bones of another, I built a new print making different decisions but keeping the layout. If the bones and balance are good, it’s a fun way to start! . #spoonflower #workinprogress #surfacepatterndesign @spoonflower-social.bsky.social

A few colorways. Funny how color can give it such a different feel. Color is everything! #spoonflower #surfacepatterndesign #surfacepattern #surfacedesign #findinghope #findingjoy #wallpaper #spoonflowerwallpaper #spoonflowerartist @spoonflower-social.bsky.social

A little motif is all I have for you today. I’ve been playing with textures. I prefer to make made up flowers. #spoonflower #surfacepatterndesign #surfacepattern #surfacedesign #findinghope #spoonflowerwallpaper #spoonflowerartist

Struggling with feelings of worthiness today! Life is tough sometimes. Hopefully, tomorrow is better.

The process video. #spoonflower #surfacepatterndesign #surfacepattern #surfacedesign #findinghope #spoonflowerartist #sardines #fishinacan #fishinatin #processvideo #process #lessardines

A mini collection has emerged from my tinned sardines. See last photo for my in progress sketch. Process video to follow! #spoonflower #surfacepatterndesign #surfacepattern #surfacedesign #findinghope #spoonflowerartist #sardines #fishinacan #fishinatin @spoonflower-social.bsky.social

Eventually, a collection will come together, but I don’t like stopping my flow just because a piece isn’t working within the set. This happens to work well w/the last, but even if it didn’t, I would move on & come back when the mood & energy is right. #spoonflowerartist #surfacepattern #spoonflower

I have been binging The Great Pottery Throw Down. So good! It’s my new obsession! #spoonflower #surfacepatterndesign #surfacepattern #surfacedesign #findinghope #findingjoy #wallpaper #spoonflowerwallpaper #spoonflowerartist @spoonflower-social.bsky.social

A few more colorways. :) wish I could add more than 4 photos to Bluesky. It is hard to pick! #spoonflower #surfacepatterndesign #surfacepattern #surfacedesign #findinghope #findingjoy #wallpaper #spoonflowerwallpaper #spoonflowerartist @spoonflower-social.bsky.social

Lastly the process! Who else has been jamming to this song?! #spoonflower #surfacepatterndesign #surfacepattern #surfacedesign #findinghope #findingjoy #wallpaper #spoonflowerwallpaper #spoonflowerartist @spoonflower-social.bsky.social

Took me all day but we are done! #spoonflower #surfacepatterndesign #surfacepattern #surfacedesign #findinghope #findingjoy #wallpaper #spoonflowerwallpaper #spoonflowerartist @spoonflower-social.bsky.social

Morning doodle. No idea where this will go. I guess we will have to wait and see. . . . #spoonflower #workinprogress #surfacepatterndesign #surfacepattern #surfacedesign #findinghope #unfinished #spoonflowerartist @spoonflower-social.bsky.social

A funky little coordinate. #spoonflowerartist #surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesign #surfacepattern #pattern #patterndesign #abstract #spoonflower

Tuesday morning doodle process after a very busy day yesterday. #spoonflower #surfacepatterndesign #surfacepattern #surfacedesign #findinghope #findingjoy #wallpaper #spoonflowerwallpaper #spoonflowerartist @spoonflower-social.bsky.social

What do you think? Same design, two styles. Do you like the watercolor multicolored versions (last 2) or the looser decor boho versions (first 2)? I personally vibe with the boho more but wanted your thoughts! #paisley #pattern #surfacepattern #spoonflower #spoonflowerartist

Another process reel. Ultimately, I redrew the design at least three times in total. I think I likely the looser version best but the watercolor multicolor is also pretty as a novelty fabric @spoonflower. #paisley #workinprocess #pattern #surfacepattern #spoonflower #spoonflowerartist

Latest process video. See comments for details! #spoonflowerartist #process #workinprogress @spoonflower-social.bsky.social #soonflower #surfacepattern #patterndesign #wallpaper #wallpaperartist #decor #homedecor

Saturday morning doodles. . . #spoonflower @spoonflower-social.bsky.app #surfacepatterndesign #surfacepatternreview #surfacepattern #surfacedesign #findinghope #findingjoy #wallpaper #spoonflowerwallpaper #spoonflowerartist

Playing around today… I could doodle like this for days. . . . @spoonflower-social.bsky.social #spoonflower #lovethyneighbor #chooselove #spoonflowerartist #surfacepattern #patterndesign #folkart #folksy

And another floral. #spoonflower #surfacepatterndesign #surfacepatternreview #surfacepattern #surfacedesign #findinghope #findingjoy #wallpaper #spoonflowerwallpaper #spoonflowerartist

Some funky stripe coordinates. . . . . @spoonflower-social.bsky.app #lovethyneighbor #chooselove #spoonflowerartist #stripes @spoonflower #surfacepattern #patterndesign #folkart #folksy

This was a surprising amount of work! Lots of little leaves! . . . . . @spoonflower-social.bsky.social #lovethyneighbor #chooselove #spoonflowerartist #surfacepattern #patterndesign #workinprogress #processvideo #process #processart

Hope you all are having a lovely weekend! I just finished this little number. . . . @spoonflower.bsky.social @spoonflower-social.bsky.social #lovethyneighbor #chooselove #spoonflowerartist #surfacepattern #patterndesign

I was feeling like I really wanted to lean into more imaginative florals as I was inspired by the angler fish video floating around. On the right, the second floral is one I created a while ago that I didn’t feel like publishing but now kinda dig. I’m letting my weird fly today. #surfacepattern

“How can we expect righteousness to prevail when there is hardly anyone willing to give themselves up for a righteous cause.” #SophieScholl #WhiteRose #AssisiProjectPodcast assisiproject.com

The process and the vibe! Sound on! . . . . #whiterose #lovethyneighbor #chooselove #spoonflowerartist @spoonflower-social.bsky.social #surfacepattern #patterndesign

I had to make the little rose into a pattern. It was lonely as a stand alone illustration. Do you know the story of Sophie Scholl and the white rose? I actually did not until recently. #whiterose #lovethyneighbor #chooselove #spoonflowerartist #surfacepattern

A simple white rose. Thanks to a friend group for the inspiration! #spoonflower #whiterose #surfacepatterndesign #surfacepattern #surfacedesign #findinghope #findingjoy #wallpaper #spoonflowerwallpaper #spoonflowerartist

@craftylittlefox.bsky.social So happy to see you here! It’s decentralized so the idea is you can take your followers with you to different platforms. There are a few that mimic Instagram if you want that same kind of visual feed!

This went a few ways before it landed. . . . . . . #spoonflower @spoonflower #surfacepattern #pattern #patterndesign #patterndesigner #spoonflowerartist #floral #womenwhodraw #actofhope #processvideo #process

Letting my emotions guide me. Yesterday, it was righteous anger. Today it is pure joy in spite of it all. @spoonflower-social.bsky.social #spoonflower #surfacepatterndesign #surfacepattern #surfacedesign #findinghope #findingjoy #wallpaper #spoonflowerartist