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© copyright Anna Markula 2022

I acknowledge the Yuggera people as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which I live, create and work.

I pay my respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

surface pattern design ~ nature illustration

Australian surface pattern designer
photo of Anna Markula - Australian surface pattern design and nature illustration

I love creating unique patterns and illustrations inspired by tropical nature and the ocean.

My work has been featured on swimwear, fashion, and art projects.

I’m so happy to bring fun and beauty to the world through my art!

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🌸 commission bookings now open for 2023 🌸 I' 🌸 commission bookings now open for 2023 🌸 I'm now taking bookings to create unique pattern designs or artworks from March 2023 onwards - this is perfect if you love my style and want your very own seamless pattern, or you are after some bright, realistic artwork! DM me today to start chatting about making something special just for you! ✨ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #girlandthedeepbluesea #socialclubmembership #customillustration #customillustrations #customillustrator #commissionartist #customartwork #tropicalpattern #licensingartist #sustainableswimwear #sustainableswim #surfwear #australianswimwear #activewearfashion #activewearaustralia #kidswimwear #ethicalswimwear #swimwearfashion #swimfashion #swimweardesign #australiansurfacepatterndesigner #patternlicensing #repeatpattern #repeatpatterndesign #seamlesspattern #seamlesspatterndesign #fabricdesign #summerprint #australiandesigner #surfacepatterndesign
☀️ my second year of donating to @coolumcoastc ☀️ my second year of donating to @coolumcoastcare - recently I was able to donate $235 🥳 I couldn't have done it without my wonderful clients and everyone who bought fabric with my designs last year! A small contribution to the amazing work done by @coolumcoastcare to help the environment of the northern Sunshine Coast 💙 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #girlandthedeepbluesea #socialclubmembership #brisbanesmallbusiness #smallbusinessaustralia #aussiesmallbusiness #smallbusinessgoldcoast #smallbusinesssunshinecoast #smallbusinessbrisbane #sunshinecoastsmallbusiness #goldcoastsmallbusiness #brisbaneart #brisbaneartist #queenslandartist #queenslandart #australianartist #australiandesigns #sustainableswimwear #sustainableswim #surfwear #australianswimwear #activewearfashion #activewearaustralia #kidswimwear #ethicalswimwear #swimwearfashion #swimfashion #swimweardesign #fabricprintdesign #fabricdesigner #fabricaustralia
holiday mode 🥂☀️🌊…. ha ha ha I wish 😂 I’m currently spending my days child & dog wrangling, though I did manage to clean my art desk today 🥳 getting a tad excited about school starting, for the first time since I began my business I’ll have five days a week to work! I’d love to know how your business changed once your kid/s started school? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #girlandthedeepbluesea #socialclubmembership #surfacepatterndesign #textiledesigner #fabricdesign #summerprint #australiandesigner #patternlicensing #sustainableswimwear #sustainableswim #surfwear #australianswimwear #activewearfashion #kidswimwear #ethicalswimwear #swimwearfashion #swimfashion #brisbaneartist #queenslandartist #australianartist #originaldrawing ##customillustration #customillustrations #customillustrator #commissionartist #customartwork #tropicalillustration#tropicalartist #tropicalartwork
2022 highlights! The BIGGEST thank you to all my g 2022 highlights! The BIGGEST thank you to all my gorgeous followers, it is just so cool to have your support and appreciation for my work 🥰🌸🐚✨💖🌈🐠🌟🌊 💫 The best part of the last year for me has been doing commissioned artwork, I absolutely love working to a brief and being able to make someone’s dream turn into reality! 🥳 My personal highlight for the year was finally dusting off my passport and getting to travel again, and more recently getting a dog (only took 20ish years of dreaming but I got there!). 🌟 The biggest business lesson I have learnt this year is how great the pattern design community is, if I ever get stuck on something I know there is a bunch of people I can ask for help and ideas and there is no one who is more excited at your business wins then a fellow pattern designer! 🥂 So the happiest of happy new years to you all and here's to 2023!! #girlandthedeepbluesea #socialclubmembership #surfacepatterndesign #textiledesigner #fabricdesign #summerprint #australiandesigner #australiansurfacepatterndesigner #patternlicensing #repeatpattern #repeatpatterndesign #seamlesspattern #seamlesspatterndesign #sustainableswimwear #sustainableswim #surfwear #australianswimwear #activewearfashion #activewearaustralia #kidswimwear #ethicalswimwear #swimwearfashion #swimfashion #brisbanesmallbusiness #smallbusinessaustralia #smallbusinessgoldcoast #smallbusinesssunshinecoast #smallbusinessbrisbane #sunshinecoastsmallbusiness #goldcoastsmallbusiness
☀️ how I dress for the beach – head to toe i ☀️ how I dress for the beach – head to toe in my own designs to protect my skin from the sun! And yes I did get a lot of funny looks when we were on the Italian beaches, I don't think anyone had ever seen a rash shirt before let alone swim leggings 😂 It has been over 9 years since I had a melanoma removed from my face so sun safety is a big priority for me (as it should be for everyone!). If I'm at the beach or pool I'll wear my @hello_olasol leggings and @scubadivingaddicts rash shirt and use the Sunsmart app to avoid being outside during high UV times. I'm also a big fan of Solbari tops and Ultra Violette sunscreen - I'd love to know your favourite sun protection brands! ⤵️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #girlandthedeepbluesea #socialclubmembership #surfacepatterndesign #textiledesigner #fabricdesign #summerprint #australiandesigner #patternlicensing #sustainableswimwear #sustainableswim #surfwear #australianswimwear #activewearfashion #kidswimwear #ethicalswimwear #swimwearfashion #swimfashion #brisbaneartist #queenslandartist #australianartist #originaldrawing ##customillustration #customillustrations #customillustrator #commissionartist #customartwork #tropicalillustration#tropicalartist #tropicalartwork
#artvsartist2022 looks like I went a bit pink this #artvsartist2022 looks like I went a bit pink this year 😂 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #girlandthedeepbluesea #socialclubmembership #surfacepatterndesign #textiledesigner #printandpattern #fabricdesign #summerprint #australiandesigner #australiansurfacepatterndesigner #patternlicensing #repeatpattern #repeatpatterndesign #seamlesspattern #seamlesspatterndesign #brightprint #brightart #fabricprintdesign #fabricdesigner #surfacepatternartist #printdesigner #patterninspiration #printdesignerlife #artvsartist #fabricaustralia #brisbaneart #brisbaneartist #queenslandartist #queenslandart #australianartist
I just love drawing shells – what is your favourit I just love drawing shells - what is your favourite thing to draw? #natureillustration #natureart #originalartwork #watercolourpencils #watercolourpencilsdrawing #natureartwork #originaldrawing #marineart #beachartwork #oceaninspired #beachartist #beachtreasures #australianwatercolourartist #customillustration #customillustrations #customillustrator #commissionartist #customartwork #seashellart #australiandesigns #botanicalillustration #nautilusillustration #nautilus #coastalart #coastalartwork #shellillustration #naturalhistoryillustration #girlandthedeepbluesea #socialclubmembership #australianartist
💖 one of my goals as a parent achieved! My daug 💖 one of my goals as a parent achieved! My daughter snorkelled in the open ocean for the first time in Italy, was quite happy in 4-5m of water looking at fish and rocks and even grabbed the underwater camera to take photos! It is truly a magical world underwater and its wonderful being able to show this to her. Now we just have to find good snorkelling spots here in Australia - any suggestions? 🐠 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #girlandthedeepbluesea #socialclubmembership #adventureseeker #travelling #traveladdict #wheresnext #travelphotography #italy #italia #perfect_italia #new_photoitalia #shot_italia #dream_image #italyphotography #beautifulitaly #wanderer #livetotravel #lovefortravel #summervibesonly #beachvibesonly #coastalvibes #creativeprocess #designprocess #oceaninspired #beachartist #brisbaneart #brisbaneartist #queenslandartist #queenslandart #australianartist
🌈 designs available on fabrics with @clothcutsc 🌈 designs available on fabrics with @clothcutsco 🌈 head to the shop link in my bio to browse all the designs 😊 #girlandthedeepbluesea #socialclubmembership #brisbanesmallbusiness #smallbusinessaustralia #aussiesmallbusiness #smallbusinessgoldcoast #smallbusinesssunshinecoast #smallbusinessbrisbane #sunshinecoastsmallbusiness #goldcoastsmallbusiness #dopaminedressing #fabricaustralia #handmadeaustralia #sewingaustralia #printedfashion #fabricdesign #surfacepatterndesign #textiledesigner #summerprint #australiansurfacepatterndesigner #repeatpattern #repeatpatterndesign #seamlesspattern #seamlesspatterndesign #patterndesigners #brightprint #fabricprintdesign #fabricdesigner #surfacepatternartist #printdesigner
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