GEOMETRIC PATTERN- http://bonner-design.com/index.php/islamic-ornamental-design/islamic-geometric-patterns/

After browsing through a large collection of widely varying patterns, I settled on one geometric pattern and one organic pattern that I thought successfully used a variety of design elements. First off, I found this blue and green geometric pattern which I thought did a great job of using lines and dots to form a grid. Each neutral colored line overlaps with another to create new points and an actual grid formation. The entire piece is composed of lines that change directions, coming in contact with one another and creating new designs. Some might call this an iconic pattern since the lines form green stars. Or, you could see the star as the center of a “flower” that has blue petals. I appreciate the use of blue and green because it is my favorite analogous color scheme. Both the blue and green are of a fairly high saturation and vibrancy which causes the colors to vibrate a bit more. I wonder if the pattern would be more visually pleasing if the colors were desaturated a bit or if they had a shade to them.

ORGANIC PATTERN- http://depositphotos.com/11960414/stock-illustration-abstract-paisley-background-fashion-seamless-pattern-monochrome-vector-wallpaper-indian-style-orange-white-fabric-vintage-wrapping-with-graphic-paisley-ornaments-summer-spring-theme-for-design.html

For my organic pattern, I chose this orange and white piece that uses repeated curvy, drop-like shapes, filled with detail. I found while looking through patterns that my favorites were ones that simply used one main color with white. I find the simplicity to be most captivating and white provides a nice contrast to any color. This pattern uses orange with different values of white. The larger shapes in the foreground are more of an opaque white while the ones in the background are more translucent. This adds a certain depth quality to the pattern which I enjoy. I admire how so much detail and interest is created with two simple colors. Although at first glance this pattern may not appear to be in grid formation, if you look closely at the alignment of shapes you can see the structure. The four outermost largest shapes line up to create a square and all other shapes fall under the same pattern.