Patterns of Australia represents a series of Australian landscapes and habitats (including the rainforest, desert, waterhole, coastal/ocean, bush, river, sky, wetlands, night-time and wildflowers) in "patterns", as seen through the eyes of acclaimed indigenous artist Bronwyn Bancroft. Ages 5+

From boulders to bee hives, from skyscrapers to coral, indigenous artist Bronwyn Bancroft explores the shapes that form Australia.

Australia is a continent of many and varied landscapes. Each of them is dramatic and all inspire awe and reverence. In this glorious book, Aboriginal artist Bronwyn Bancroft explores both the country and her feelings for it.

Deep love of Australia inspires Bronwyn Bancroft's poetry and the richly layered hues of Colours of Australia. Each line speaks a different voice, each image stirs a different mood, and all combine to evoke the miracle of color with which we are surrounded.

A compendium showcasing 100 of Australia's most talented surface designers: people who create the artwork that adorns the surfaces of everyday objects we use, and the fashions we wear. Read about their careers, their processes, and heed their words of 'insider' wisdom. Dive into a glorious catalogue of colours and shapes created using analogue and digital techniques. Learn about why this corner of the art world is so dynamic, where continuously evolving digital processes allow manufacturers to print artwork on a vast array of surfaces.Experience the unique flora and fauna of Australia through the eyes of these imaginative and talented creatives.Welcome to the exciting art and unique lives of Australian surface designers.

Explains how anyone, even those who don't think they are 'creative' can confidently choose colours and patterns to create bold, easy-to-make quilts, perfect for today's busy craftspeople.