New paisley pattern for Prince
- Patrick Moriarty
- Jan 11, 2019
- 1 min read
Updated: Jan 17, 2019
The singer songwriter Prince and his songs were a big inspiration to me throughout my career as a textile designer. I have launched a new design called Prince Paisley Songbook. I drew it by hand on paper and then completed it using Adobe Photoshop software. Many of Prince’s famous songs are depicted in the design. These songs include: When Doves Cry, Kiss, Purple Rain and Paisley Park. The design has beautiful colours of purple, lilac and turquoise on a stylish black background. Prince Paisley Songbook is now available to purchase as fabric, wallpaper or gift wrap from my online "Paisley Power" shop at Spoonflower online printers. Chiffon scarves, cushions and bags printed with the design will soon be on display at the Beecroft Art Gallery, Southend-on-Sea, Essex.
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