Art & Surface Pattern Design – Standing Impressions

Original patterns and drawings available as magnets, coasters, trivets, and framed art—as well as fabric and wallpaper.

cone flower and zinnia pattern on dark blue background — Cone Flowers & Zinnias Pattern

white violets tile — White Violets Pattern

oak leaf and acorn tile — Oak Leaves & Acorns Pattern

chickadees and winterberries tile — Chickadee Pattern

dragonfly on blue tile — Dragonfly on Blue

dragonfly on green tile — Dragonfly on Green

dragonfly on pink tile — Dragonfly on Pink

dragonfly on tan tile — Dragonfly on Tan

light mushrooms tile — Light Mushrooms Pattern

red eft, wood frog, and snail tile — Efts, Frogs, and Snails Pattern

scattered fall leaves tile — Fallen Leaves Pattern

scattered pine cone tile — Pine Cone Pattern

whimsigothic cats and crows tile — Whimsigothic Cats and Crows Pattern

black cat looking over its shoulder tile — Black Cat Back View

purple and black fish tile — Purple Fish

Digital Drawing & Pattern-Making

I’ve been drawing ever since I can remember. From the crayons of my youth to the present-day stylus (and iPad), I’ve always enjoyed mark-making. This interest led me to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in graphic design—which is when I first became fascinated with pattern design.

I considered becoming a textile designer, but life took me down a different road. I explored other interests for a long time, only returning to pattern design in recent years. And I’m having a blast!

Like my photography, nature inspires my pattern motifs—whether they represent real or imaginary elements.

– Margaret Helthaler, artist

How We Make Our Magnets, Coasters, Trivets, and Framed Pieces

We produce our work on hardboard and ceramic tile with a dye sublimation imprinting process—which creates a vivid, permanent, waterproof image.

whimsigothic cats and crows coaster or trivet — Coasters are 4×4-inch ceramic tile with a cork back.

Goldfinch Photo Tile with Cork Back — Trivets (hot plates) are 6×6-inch ceramic tile with a cork back.

black cat magnet — Magnets are 2×2-inch hardboard tile.

Framed Catskill Mountain View Photo Tile — Our handcrafted frames are made with salvaged and reclaimed wood.

You can also use our ceramic tiles as wall tiles in shower and backsplash applications.

We do all our own printing, working in small batches, typically for specific shows or orders. Contact us with questions or if you would like to place an order.

Note: In most instances our photo tiles are resilient, but they are vulnerable to scratches from sharp objects and fading from direct sunlight. Use unsanded grout for traditional interior applications and avoid permanent outdoor installations.

Colors may not display accurately on your screen.

Prices:

Magnets = $5 ea. or 4 for $17
Coasters = $10 ea. or 4 for $35
Trivets = $15 ea. or 4 for $50
2×2-inch Framed Tile = $25
4×4-inch Framed Tile = $35
6×6-inch Framed Tile = $50