by Debra Cortese | Dec 1, 2017 | custom art & design, Debra Cortese Designs Handbags, Delaware River, Gift Certificates, GIFTS, Greeting Cards, honey bees, Narrowsburg, Nature Designs by Debra Cortese, Nature Lovers Gift List, nature photography, nature's energy, Patterns, photography, shopping
Original photo of the pine and oak trees that inspired Debra’s new bark patterns
Both the pine and oak bark patterns that are featured on clothing and home decor products were inspired by my love and curiosity for the variety of textures and colors of my surroundings. The models for this new design were actually the mature pine tree, the tall one behind the canoe in the landscape photo, and the hand-holding couple of oak trees that stand like guardians on the bank of the Delaware River just outside my studio window.
The trees and the surrounding plants (along with my gardens) serve as hosts to many creatures depending upon the time of year. In spring and summer, this particular pine tree is often inhabited by a hive of honeybees. They return each year to a long, narrow crevasse in the tree’s west side. I haven’t yet tasted their honey but am quite certain a visiting bear delights in his visits to this tree!
The colors and textures of the bark on this glorious pine tree were best captured with macro photography which I intently reviewed to select a most appealing detail section for the pine bark pattern. I’ve added images of several of the most popular ‘Pine Bark” products that are available from my Society6 shop.
I hope you enjoy the texture and colors of my tree bark designs. I certainly enjoyed creating them!
3 Oak Tree Bark Patterns by Debra Cortese
now available on clothing, accessories, tech and home decor products
click on images for product descriptions, options and pricing
by Percy Cat | Apr 24, 2017 | ART, Art by Debra Cortese, Art Licensing, astrology designs, custom art & design, Debra Cortese Designs Handbags, Flower of Life, GIVEAWAY, Nature Designs by Debra Cortese, Nature Lovers Gift List, nature's energy, Patterns, sacred geometry, SEEDS of INTENTION
FEATURED ‘TAURUS’ ASTROLOGY DESIGN PRODUCTS
“Every astrology design in my Flower of Life Sacred Geometry collection has been created as a meditation on that particular sign. I set an intention to create images that would share the highest and most inspirational vibration of each sign’s planetary aspects, known characteristics and the essence of its element (earth, fire, air or water). The colors and patterns of each sign developed organically as I tuned into the energy that flowed through my muse. My eyes, hands and photoshop were merely tools expressing and translating the vibratory meanings that downloaded as the images you can see on this page. I also intended that these images could be used as visual meditation tools to amplify the positive aspects of astrological alignments and in particular, to set specific, personal intentions that will activate the energy of the desired outcome every time you touch, or acknowledges, your intention through visual and emotional alignment with these powerful designs.”
~ Debra Cortese
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by Percy Cat | Mar 11, 2014 | Bag of the Week SALE, Cortese Designs Bag of the Month, Debra Cortese Designs Handbags, designer handbags, Flower of Life, Gift Certificates, GIFTS, Holiday Sales, Nature Designs by Debra Cortese, Nature Lovers Gift List, nature's energy, Patterns, sacred geometry, SALE
My Spring Sale starts today, March 11, 2014 and ends on Thursday, April 10th at 8 pm Eastern Standard Time. ONLY 200 sets (Hipster Bag with matching Wristlet) are available in each design. Order your favorite design today, get the matching leather wrist wallet/phone case FREE, and save $75.00!
Click HERE or on the image for the official SALE page for both new designs.
by Percy Cat | Feb 20, 2014 | cortese design handbags, Debra Cortese Designs Handbags, designer handbags, Flower of Life, my garden, Nature Designs by Debra Cortese, Nature Lovers Gift List, nature's energy, Patterns, sacred geometry
I was definitely inspired by Pantone’s choice for Color of the Year, Orchid, which is a blend of mauve-rose-purple-pinks. I knew I had a Vanda Orchid image with these very colors and so, one of the new spring bag designs features an actual Vanda Orchid image, complete with spring greenery in the background.
Since I’m very focused on creating designs and art that incorporate the ancient and powerful Flower of Life, this pattern is also included within the two new spring designs.
I’m testing a new marketing strategy and am limiting the production of the Vanda Orchid and Sensuous Orchid Black Flower of Life designs on Cross-Body Hipster bags to only 200 of each design. This may be a terrific incentive or a total flop, but I won’t know unless I put it out there. Let me know if you have any opinions on this by commenting on this post, by sharing on commenting via the Facebook or other social media links below, or via email to me at debra at debracortese dot com.
To see larger images and full details of any of the new bags, just click the main image.
Welcome Spring…. please arrive soon!
by Percy Cat | Feb 11, 2014 | ART, custom art & design, gicleés, GIFTS, interests, Nature Lovers Gift List, Nature Quotes, nature's energy, photography, rescue cats, SEEDS of INTENTION
I’ve wanted to create images combined with nature quotes for many months and today, I just completed the first one.
“I wonder if the snow loves the trees” is an image of Oreo, one of my 5 rescue cats looking out over the Delaware River during the recent snow storm, Nika (NEE-ka), from Greek mythology; the goddess who personified winning or victory. To see all of the winter storm names and their meanings, click the linked type to open the list on the Weather Channel’s page.
This beautiful Nature Quote is from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll:
“I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt; and perhaps it says “Go to sleep, darlings, till the summer comes again.”
You can find more nature quotes online of course, but Goodreads.com has already compiled a terrific collection!
If you are interested in having a print of this new image, please visit my Etsy Shop here. If you would prefer a different size print, or perhaps a framed version, send an email to me at debra@debracortese.com and I’ll get back to you within 24 hours.
I’m anxious to work on #02 now…
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by Percy Cat | Dec 11, 2013 | Art by Debra Cortese, cortese design handbags, Debra Cortese Designs Handbags, gicleés, Gift Certificates, GIFTS, Holiday Sales, Nature Designs by Debra Cortese, Nature Lovers Gift List, nature's energy, paintings, photography
Choose one of my new Gift Card designs
and you can have it emailed directly to your recipient
or, download the high resolution pdf file, print the card yourself
on a standard lettersize sheet of paper,
fold it in half twice and you can personalize your message.
Debra Cortese Design Gift Cards can be used to purchase
contact me at: orders@debracortese.com
or call 845-684-4206
between 10 am and 8 pm Monday through Saturday.
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by Percy Cat | Nov 29, 2013 | Art by Debra Cortese, cortese design handbags, custom art & design, Debra Cortese Designs Handbags, designer handbags, Gift Certificates, Holiday Sales, Nature Designs by Debra Cortese, Nature Lovers Gift List, nature's energy, paintings, photography, SALE
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