I’ve been obsessed with patterns and color since I was a small child. I remember my grandmother, who was a painter, a quilter, and a fabric-lover, telling me once as I sat drawing at her kitchen table that I should be a fabric designer. It wasn’t until I became a surface pattern designer many years later that I remembered her remark and marveled at the fact that she was able to see my future so clearly. My mom taught me how to sew at a young age – she was a self-taught doll maker and is still to this day whipping up impressive projects on a whim and without a plan! – and I grew up surrounded by fabric.
My childhood and teen years were spent in my hometown of Boulder, Colorado. I then went to college in Ithaca, New York and moved back to Boulder for another 5 years after graduating; I also lived in Atlanta, Georgia for 5 years while my husband was in medical school and I now live in beautiful Portland, Oregon with my husband, our adorable toddler, and our two sweet cats. I work in a beautiful, sun-filled studio in my backyard, where I paint, design, and teach other creative people how to make their own repeating patterns through my online course and community, Pattern Camp.
I’m endlessly inspired by the natural world and its stunning variety of shapes and colors and textures; our man-made world inspires me, too, through, and travel (even if it’s just in my imagination!) is a go-to source of creative juju for me as well. My view is that there’s inspiration everywhere if you’re willing to look at the world that way!
Inspired by nature’s mysteries of midnight transitioning into the beauty of morning, reveal the soothing sunrise hues and serene sunset shades in Jessica Swift’s vibrant ‘Sunrise Sunset’ collection, vividly capturing nature’s daily spectacle.
Escape to a world of nostalgia, tranquility, and the carefree spirit of summer days with Lakelife by Jessica Swift. Immerse yourself in the warm embrace of a cozy cabin and the gentle sway of a canoe on the lake, all captured in whimsical patterns of canoes, trees, and wildlife. Unleash your creativity with cool projects that celebrate the great outdoors.
Inspired by a dazzling woodland trail, the magic of the forest lives at the heart of Timberline. Earthy hues of ochre, rust and rich spruce create a captivating landscape with abundant wildlife, majestic evergreen trees and tiny treasures hidden in the underbrush.
Embrace the quirky side of life with Jessica Swift’s prints that are filled with her signature folk motifs, uplifting bright colors, and mystical critters.
Inspired by the rain-filled, puddle-jumping walks through the neighborhood, Jessica Swift takes you along a magical adventure with her kids through her illustrations of darling boots, playful frogs, and cheerful rainbows.
Jessica Swift combines her signature quirky folk motifs and rich colors in her collection, Flight Path. Be reminded to trust your inner guidance and wonderful rhythms that will lead you directly to the heart of the life you are meant to bloom into!
Embracing the powerful experience of self-discovery and the beautiful nature of life, Onward & Upward illustrates Jessica Swift’s journey through loss and grief and the rise through it all with bold colors, folkloric designs, and magical creatures.
