About

Hi, I'm Charla Pettingill!

I'm a published illustrator, surface designer, and illustration professor with 15+ years of industry experience designing for print and pattern. I graduated magna cum laude from the Savannah College of Art and Design, where I studied Illustration and earned a B.F.A. and an M.A. in Visual Communication. I love creating illustrations that bring joy to others.

I have created artwork for magazines, product packaging, floor coverings, sewing fabric, gift wrap, and greeting cards, as well as children's activities and books. I also have experience in art direction and project management. Repeat patterns are my passion!

When I'm not drawing or teaching, I enjoy a good cup of coffee on my back porch, hanging out with my husband and two cats, making jewelry from polymer clay and found objects, traveling to new destinations, and rummaging at antique shops.

Memberships:
Society of Illustrators
Illustrators for Hire
Designers for Hire - Print and Pattern Blog

Visit my:
Spoonflower shop
Society6 shop
Minted shop - art prints and cards
CanvasRebel interview
Voyage ATL interview
ShoutoutAtlanta interview
Arts on the Air - podcast interview
Artonomo page
Apartment Therapy design feature (2021)

Some of my favorite sites:
Pattern Observer
Print and Pattern Blog
Uppercase Magazine

Society of Illustrators member since 2022

Member, Illustrators For Hire, since 2023

Print and Pattern blog - Designers for Hire

Shop now: stationery on Minted.

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