Introducing Trinity Bloom: A Design Inspired by Sacred Geometry
Although I attended design school, I still consider myself a self-taught artist. My experience in school was bittersweet; many drawing instructors were frustrated artists who seemed more invested in naturally gifted students, leaving those like me—who needed extra guidance—feeling overlooked. This left a lasting impact, closing the door to my creative potential for years.
Later in life, I read Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck. While it took years to apply its lessons, it helped me heal from those emotional scars and rekindle my desire to create art. Reconnecting with my artistic side felt liberating, but I knew I had to forge my own path. I started with classes at my local library and instructional art books, learning step by step. Each finished project grew my confidence, leading me to dream bigger about my creative journey.
Starting my Spoonflower shop was a huge leap of faith. Spoonflower’s weekly design challenges offered prompts to spark creativity and helped me overcome the hurdle of getting started. However, I knew I needed to go beyond responding to external prompts and find inspiration from within to share my artistic voice.
While searching for ideas, I stumbled upon a book about symbols and sacred geometry. Sacred geometry has influenced art for centuries, from ancient cultures to famous artists like Leonardo da Vinci. The connection between geometry, symbolism, and art fascinated me and became the foundation for my latest collection: Trinity Bloom.
The Trinity Knot is a symbol I had seen before, but upon closer examination, it struck me as resembling a rose. This realization inspired me to explore how I could blend the feminine beauty of floral patterns with a geometric symbol, creating a balance of masculine and feminine energy. After all, floral designs are often loved in home décor, but adding a geometric motif can make them more versatile for shared spaces.
Designing Trinity Bloom challenged me to grow as a surface designer. I began by drawing the Trinity Knot as the central motif and surrounded it with lush green foliage to evoke the feeling of a garden. To create a seamless, continuous pattern, I carefully cut apart my initial drawing, repositioned the elements, and added watercolor-painted details. For the Trinity Knot itself, I used metallic paints to give it a vibrant, glowing effect, like a sacred flower.
The result is a versatile design available in three versions: one with a light blue background, one with a subtle gray backdrop, and one with a soft black base. These variations can be easily mixed and matched to suit different styles and spaces.
Trinity Bloom is a design born from inspiration and crafted to inspire others. I hope it sparks creativity in you as well! Share how you’ve used this pattern in the comments, I’d love to see what it inspires you to create. https://www.spoonflower.com/collections/934034-trinity-bloom-by-shaysweattdesigns
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