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Wallpaper by Lina Schnaufer
With hand-drawn designs and her own interpretations of nature, Lina Schnaufer creates wallpapers full of color, personality, and bold, distinctive designs.
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This is where I find my inspiration
You’ll find familiar plants and flowers in my designs—but with a twist. I mostly work without references to find the most interesting motifs and expressions. Relying solely on an inner image of a particular type of flora, flower, or vegetation creates a completely unique interpretation. Sometimes the result is far removed from the actual flower but close to its spirit.
– Lina Schnaufer
FAQ
My Analog and Digital Work Methods
Working both analog and digitally is part of my process when I design patterns. I usually start with a simple sketch or line drawing on A4 paper or in my sketchbook. I try to get a feel for the idea but don’t worry about the actual pattern repeat just yet. I’ll come back to that later when I import the sketch into the computer. There, I can scale the sketch up or down—test colors and the feel of the pattern endlessly—without having to erase or redo anything. I usually work on my drawing tablet in my studio. When I’m on the go, I bring my iPad along.
The inspiration for my designs often comes from memories and the people close to me, which are then woven together with flowers and plants. I often start with a story I want to tell as a starting point, but let the foliage and symbols interpret this within the pattern. Sometimes the narrative is clear, and sometimes it’s only visible to me afterward. I often begin with an inner image of the foliage I want to create and let my imagination and memory weave it together.
Read about how I drew inspiration fromall of Sweden’s provincial flowersin my collection, “ Hjärterum.” Find your province.
Lina's Bestsellers
From Fascination to Profession
Wallpaper from my childhood has always stayed with me. It both puzzled and fascinated me at the same time. I couldn’t understand how the pattern lined up seamlessly. Solving this mystery as an adult was like cracking a secret code.
I love how wallpaper can quickly change the feel of a room and how it can stay up for decades. Unfortunately, much of what we buy today is replaced far too quickly or falls into oblivion. Wallpaper you love should be able to bring joy to several generations.
“My goal as an illustrator and designer is to find new ways of expression while ensuring that my designs will be cherished for a long time to come. I owe that both to myself and to the environment.”
A trend doesn’t have to be temporary or fleeting. What’s trending today will be considered a classic in 60 years. To be able to create something new while thinking sustainably, I must therefore stay in touch with what’s around me right now and take note of what has been cherished throughout history. Then I try to return to my own inner self and trust my intuition in the creative process. That’s exactly when I believe sustainable, timeless trends are born.
Photo: Amanda Falkman
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