Leanne Longwill
I'm a licensed pattern designer, illustrator, and collage artist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Many moons ago, I earned a degree in Commercial Art and expected to have a career in graphic design; but life had other plans. I worked for many years in business and academia and used my artistic ability whenever I could. As I was nearing retirement, I discovered surface pattern design and a whole new world opened up to me with many new uses for my art. Best of all, I made many like-minded artist friends from around the world.
Many moons ago, I earned a degree in Commercial Art and expected to have a career in graphic design; but life had other plans. I worked for many years in business and academia and used my artistic ability whenever I could. As I was nearing retirement, I discovered surface pattern design and a whole new world opened up to me with many new uses for my art. Best of all, I made many like-minded artist friends from around the world.
I have since had my designs on fabrics, pillows, stationery, gift wrap, and craft kits. My gift wrap and journals are sold in Pittsburgh stores and on Etsy, and I create native plant themed items for local gardening groups.
Along with pattern design, I create collage and mixed media art and have exhibited in galleries in and around Pittsburgh. My art career has come full circle and I'm excited to be working at something that brings me joy every day!
Browse this website to see some of my work and feel free to contact me if you're interested in licensing my designs or collaborating on a project.
Follow me on www.instagram.com/llongwill and visit my Etsy store www.etsy.com/shop/LongwillDesigns.