#KatarinaRoccella
 
“I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way – things I had no words for.” – Georgia O’Keeffe

I was born and raised in Belgrade, Serbia, where I live with my Italian husband and our three children—who are a constant source of inspiration for my work. I hold a Master’s degree and a PhD in Applied Arts and Design, which allowed me to dive deeply into the fields of painting, graphic, and textile design.
Growing up in an artistic family, creativity has always been an integral part of my life. My father is a painter, my mother a ceramic pottery artist, and my sister a production designer. Surrounded by such a rich, creative environment, I was encouraged from an early age to make, design, and explore. Over the years, I’ve worked with many mediums—drawing, illustration, calligraphy, graphic design, linoleum printing, photography, and more recently, sewing.

When I became a mother, I found I had limited time to dedicate to art in the traditional sense. Spending more time at home, with a deep desire to keep creating, I discovered the world of fabric. After repairing my mother’s vintage sewing machine, I began sewing and soon upgraded to a serger. The early results were encouraging and pushed me to explore more complex techniques and garments. With practice—and a lot of joy—I started drawing and developing my own patterns, initially inspired by the clothes I made for my daughter. My pattern label, Like Flowers and Butterflies, was born in 2006.
Since I started designing for Art Gallery Fabrics, I’ve become completely obsessed with quilting. Creating quilt patterns that beautifully highlight my fabric collections has become a new passion—an exciting way to blend my love for illustration, color, and storytelling through stitches and shapes. Each collection feels like a new chapter, and designing quilts that bring them to life is one of the most fulfilling parts of my creative journey.

 

 

 

      








      

Dynamic and beautifully abstract, Katarina’s point of view is that of a true artist. Her prints have an undeniable edge and boldness that will lure you into a world of magic.

  

Get swept away by a seascape of prints in shades of blue, parchment, apricot & tawny tan.
Effortlessly cool in mineral shades, these subtle blenders are truly timeless.
Wander through enchanted woodlands and blossoming meadows inspired by nature.
Enter Katarina Roccella’s point of view as an artist with a hint of exotic charm.

 

Prepare for a sightseeing venture through the stunning island of Capri.
Katarina’s love for design has led her to celebrate her 20th fabric collection.
Escape to the exotic island of Borneo through Katarina’s painted prints.
Katarina’s ode to her favorite style of painting, watercolor.

 

Picturesque embodies 19th-century European designs.
Inspired by a warm summer’s day that’s filled with delectable fruits and stunning flora.
Inspired by the nature that surrounds and inspires us daily.
From wing scales in butterflies to city streets and tiny image pixels, Grid is everywhere.

 

Inspired by a warm summer’s day, delectable fruits and stunning flora.
Exotic fruits and flowers will bring you to a Mediterranean paradise.
Esoterra brings to life an extinct luscious land where beautiful and exotic creatures roamed.
History and culture come to life in an interplay of blue hues.

 

Warm colors and misty blues transition into nature’s landscapes and forest creatures.
Bold and graphic prints collection inspired after color of pandas.
Opulent, overflowing petals make up this flower scented collection.
A simultaneous explosion of color & geometric shapes.

 

Fabric Collection inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
Imprint brings together several of Katarina’s favorite colors and neutrals.
Take in an exotic elegance with a graphic edge and dreamy feel.
An homage to the centuries and evolution of textile craft work.

 

Somewhere between magic and reality is an Indelible world.