Before You Commit to a Surface Pattern Design Course

Before you commit to a surface pattern design course — or any structured creative learning — there’s something worth naming first.

Not what you’ll make.
Not how fast you’ll grow.
But what actually changes when you choose to learn inside structure.

Because some shifts happen quietly.
And some things don’t shift at all.

Hello and Welcome

If you’ve landed here as an art director, buyer, or brand looking for timeless, painterly surface design, you’re in the right place.

At The Feral Flower, I create vintage-inspired patterns rooted in story and nostalgia. My work is especially suited for fabric, wallpaper, stationery, and heirloom-quality products. My designs feel both classic and fresh, with painterly textures and muted palettes.

Hello, Friend

I’m so glad you’ve found your way here. My name is Shelby Cornwell, and I’m the artist behindThe Feral Flower. This little corner of the internet is where I share the heart of my work, vintage-inspired, painterly patterns rooted in memory and story.