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Shelby has a confident look on her face as she faces the camera with her new pattern collection beautifully scattered around the table and her flowers from the garden is next to her in the jar

Shelby Cornwell

The Heart Behind The Artworks

Welcome to The Feral Flower, where beauty blooms in every pattern. I’m Shelby Cornwell, a passionate surface pattern designer, wife, mother, and dreamer. My journey as an artist is deeply intertwined with my love for vintage-inspired designs that tell heartfelt stories. Each piece I create is a reflection of my belief that life is as beautiful as we make it, and I invite you to explore the intentional beauty woven into my work.

I love
Gentle mornings with my daughter being in the garden facetiming with Lindsay, my Bestie! enjoying a scoop of peanut butter before bed being the feral flower


and I love the

philosophy of beauty

in design

At The Feral Flower, I believe that every pattern should encapsulate the stories we carry within us. My designs are not just decorative; they are a celebration of human-made art that resonates with nostalgia and warmth. I draw inspiration from the delicate balance of daring and gentleness, creating pieces that invite viewers to connect with their own stories. Together, let’s celebrate the beauty of life through art.

Beautiful photo of zinnias and yarrow flowers from Shelby Cornwell's garden that she enjoys in her art studio
another close shot of Shelby's homegrown zinnias and yarrow from her garden alongside her new pattern collection

My creative process

My creative process

+ my style

Shelby is admiring her fabric, stationery, and wallpapers made from her new echoes of home and dolly pattern collection

Every collection at The Feral Flower is crafted with love and intention. I hand-draw each motif, infusing them with painterly details that evoke a sense of nostalgia. My design process is a journey of exploration, where I blend colors and textures to create patterns that feel alive. I invite creative directors to witness the beauty of these collections and envision them on fabrics, wallpapers, and apparel that bring joy to everyday life.

Explore the Collections

Let’s Collaborate :
License My Art

I am excited to partner with creative directors who appreciate the beauty of hand-drawn, vintage-inspired designs. If you’re looking for unique pattern collections ready for licensing, I would love to connect. Together, we can bring the essence of The Feral Flower to life in your products, creating spaces and products that resonate with beauty and nostalgia.

Click to Contact for licensing

Click to Contact for licensing

Shelby is smiling as she looks at the camera from her beautiful and creatively messy desk covered in her new pattern collection samples