Thursday 10 January 2013

Welcome to the bloghop: Let's Fly!


Hello! I'm Julianne Hall and welcome to jookiku! You have probably just been visiting the very creative Dawn Clarkson (from Turin, Italy) at her fab blog, nice and fancy. I am very excited to be a part of this 'bloghop,' it's so inspiring meeting new designers, looking at their collections and seeing what they are up to.

If this is the first time here at jookiku, please take a look around...you can access my website and facebook page from the side buttons. jookiku is a relatively new little world of whimsical characters, patterns and illustrations, brought to life with lots of colour and a bit of quirkiness!

This world of jookiku (a funny little word, not meaning anything in particular, i just thought it had a good ring to it!), has evolved out of my love of creating characters and patterns. Having been a graphic/surface pattern designer for over 15 years, working for many different companies, i felt it was time to bring to life my own little creative world, (that is evolving out of my head on a daily basis!) and that is really how jookiku was born!

And so, for this special 'bloghop,' please see below my surface pattern creations: 1. fly free!  2. over the rainbows and 3. up up & away! featuring 2013's Pantone Colour of the Year: Emerald Green and inspired by the theme: 'Let's fly!'






I am very excited about 2013, and what it holds in store for jookiku. 2013 will see the launch of my online store (yay!), with products such as bespoke canvases, prints, stationery...and some very quirky little characters - in soft, cuddly form (no less)....and other happy treats for the soul! So, please, if you would like to be informed on my shops' launch and its product line, just 'like' my facebook page, to be in the know :)

I am also looking forward to 2013 for the creative collaborations, both locally, here in Australia, as well as internationally with other creative souls. Since completing the Art & Business of Surface Pattern Design course in 2012, i have met some incredibly talented designers from all over the world (most are taking part in this 'bloghop'), who have inspired me on so many levels. So some wonderful collaborative projects are a must! Also in 2013, I am aiming to have my very first 'jookiku exhibition' - showcasing original illustrations and printed fabrics, so please, watch this space for more information!
Finally, one of my biggest goals in 2013, is for this little world of jookiku, to grow...for it to go out into the world, boldly and happily and spread its little wings....and fly!

Which leads me nicely to the next designer on our 'bloghop' trip, all the way over in the UK, please visit the very clever (i love her work!), Zoe Attwell, enjoy! ;)

Thank you so much for visiting jookiku and please come back again soon! I would also like to thank the curator of this 'bloghop,' Rosie Martinez-Dekker from Believe Creative Studios for all her organising...and if you have come upon my blog midway and would like to go right back to the beginning of the 'hop' please go to Gill Eggleston's blog at Pattern Addict.....

Bye & happy hopping!! xx

32 comments:

  1. We seem to have a bit of a theme with hot air balloons. I love the delicate nature and fine line work of yours! You also did a great job with the color- I tried pink, but just didnt work for me. Julie

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  2. Love your sketches! and the last design is adorable, they have faces! Lovely detail too

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  3. Love the critters in the air, made me laugh! Nice drawings and designs Julianne!

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  4. Fantastic designs Julianne! So fun!

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  5. You drew me kiosks! Julianne I love your work. It is so upliting. Keep on doing it.

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  6. Oh how cute are those flying piggies and horses. Lovely work. All the very best fulfilling your ambitions this year. Love to see your soft toys when they are ready : )

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  7. what fun, fanciful creations you have made! so unique...can't wait to see what comes up in 2013 :)

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  8. I'm feeling the magic! Your designs are so fanciful, they really engage the imagination! Good luck in 2013!

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  9. Your last design is so so gorgeous (they all are of course but that one really struck a chord!)

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  10. I agree with Gillian. Great job! To great success in 2013!!!

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  11. Great fun, love your designs and colours

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  12. oooh julianne! what a fabulous post! I love love love your sketches and inspiration board which was then followed up by some *more* than wonderful designs. all so much fun and me and my daughter are both loving the last one ALOT! it's just too cute!

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  13. Cute!! Love everything about your collection and your sketches too!

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  14. such fun designs! great imagination and worked a treat for this brief :)

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  15. Julianne... you are a GREAT character creator. I LOVE the worlds and littel creatures you create. They are just FANTASTIC and would love for some of your creativity to rub on to me (hihihi). I can't imagine all the wonderful habitants that live in your mind... they just must have lots of fun, ahahahaha. Three more lovely designs that just make me love your work and style even more. Thanks for your creatures :D

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  16. Wow, love your style! Playful, cool, fun! Great collection, Julianne!

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  17. oooh Julianne..I am SO Loving the balloon design, with the little drawn houses, they remind me of the Munchkin houses!! Totally adorable and playful!

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  18. Super SUPER patterns and a great post! Dawn x

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  19. Wow, Julianne, what a clever, funny, sweet characters you have here. Your blog exudes hapiness. The patterns are gorgeous and inviting. Many congrats!

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  20. I loveee your work Julianne! The patterns are gorgeous and when I see your work I just know it in my heart that 2013 will open lots n lots of doors for you!

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  21. I am absolutly fan of your jookikcuties!!! you are extremelly talented!!
    Congrats love the little flying creatures! I want a T-shirt with them!!!
    Wish you a fantastic 2013!!
    Thanks for participating in the bloghop and thanks for the credit. I really appreciate it!
    Believe!
    RosieX

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  22. Absolutely gorgeous designs! I love your style and I agree Rosie that you are extremely talented! I'm sure 2013 would be a fantastic year for you and I love the name Jookiku! :)

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  23. Fabulous designs Julianne! I love your cute, quirky characters and style, so happy and uplifting. I can't wait to see your designs on products, very best of luck for all your ventures in 2013!
    (Thanks also for such a lovely introduction :-))

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  24. Love love love! You've definitely won a new fan :-) Amazing little critters … love your world! Best of luck for all your ventures in 2013, looking forward to your shop. I want some of this Jookiku fun for my own!

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  25. Fabulous stuff, love the cheeky creatures in particular.

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  26. Oh the last design of the collection is fantastic! Love the balloons. Lovely!

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  27. amazing creatures wow, so lovely!!

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  28. I love your distinctive and quirky style. Fabulous work!

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  29. Everything you create is so adorable! I love your style! Super cute little characters and I LOVE the balloons! Best wishes for 2013. I think it is going to be a good one for you!

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  30. Super cute, super lovely designs! I adore your characters... :-)

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