Hi, I’m Kelly Edmonds
I’ve always been drawn to the way our surroundings can shape how we feel. Since I was young, I’ve consciously created a life around me that feels loving, calm and happy, beginning with the places I call home.
I’m also a lifelong world traveller and a keen observer. A gorgeous coastline, a tiny flower, a wonderful meal, an interesting shape or an unexpected combination of colors can capture my attention and spark an idea. These experiences often become the beginnings of my collections.
And then there is my playful side. I love color, sweet and quirky imagery, and ideas that make me smile. Sometimes something simply pops into my head and I have to draw it. That sense of play has become an important part of Curious Shapes Studio.
It Starts by Hand
Every Curious Shapes design begins with my hands. I draw and paint the original artwork first, working with watercolor, pen, paint and simple shapes before bringing it into the digital world.
From there, I develop the artwork into illustrations, repeat patterns and coordinated collections for textiles, wall art and decor pieces for the home. I often see the beginnings of a design in my head, then keep playing with it until it grows into an illustration, pattern or something larger.
I’m a trained surface pattern designer and completed Bonnie Christine’s Immersion program, where I developed the professional and technical skills to create repeating patterns and cohesive collections for the surface design industry.
Curious Shapes Studio
Curious Shapes Studio brings all these parts of me together. My love of welcoming surroundings. A lifetime of travel and noticing. Sweet, fresh and playful ideas with the occasional whimsical one that simply has to be included.
I create for those who intentionally make their home a beloved personal haven. My hope is that something I create finds a place in that special world.
Explore Collections
Take a look around and find something you love.