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A hand-painted love letter to summers. Crafted over 180 hours. Nostalgic, bold and full of Life! These prints turn childhood stories into wearable moments.
CLIENT
Hempzero
SERVICES
Surface Pattern Design
INDUSTRIES
Clothing & Apparel
DATE
November '2024
To bottle up summer—ripe, raw, and real into hand-painted surface prints that feel nostalgic, wearable, and full of life. We wanted each print to feel like a little escape—something you’d want to live in, not just wear.
It all began in October—with a loose timeline for summer and a lot of playful energy. We pulled inspiration from the things we grew up loving: messy fruit bowls, pressed leaves, tangy candy, and those long, lazy afternoons that smelled like sun and soap. From lime wedges to peppercorns, we painted what summer felt like—fresh, juicy, and full of character.
No themes, no rules—just honest visual storytelling from memories we all shared.
Every motif started on paper—painted by hand, then scanned, tweaked, and refined digitally. We spent hours testing placements, color combos, and textures till it all started to click.
There were plenty of detours: print errors, off-shade samples, and the usual “this looked better in our heads” moments. But around 180 hours and four months later—we landed on three prints that felt just right.
Each one carries a mood: whether you're out in the sun, stuck at work, or dreaming of a nap under the fan.
From sketch to stitch, this one was a labor of sun-kissed love. These prints now live on fabric—ready to be worn, lived in, and loved like the summers they were born from.