Barberry Explosion
This was created from a photograph of a barberry bush with the afternoon sun coming through its leaves. You can view the photo and details of the pattern in my blog entry on this pattern.
Each of the pieces of the pattern has a reflection of itself on every edge, so it seems continuous throughout, but not all the pieces are the same shape, which keeps it from being too repetitive. There are areas with 16, 12, and 8 sides, with transitional elements in between to connect them up.
I hope to interest someone in making gift wrap from patterns like this some day.
Barberry Explosion belongs to the following groups:
Art in Math, Clever Designs and I ♥ PatternsAvailable for sale as Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters

KellieBee, 6 months ago
love it!
Douglas Hill in reply to KellieBee’s comment, 6 months ago
Me too!
I mean, thank you, glad you enjoy it.
malzard, 6 months ago
Really interesting image Douglas, i love this sort of intricate design.
Douglas Hill in reply to malzard’s comment, 6 months ago
Yes, I see your “Butterflies in Black” does some of these things and more, because you have greater control over the material. This one fits together nicely and has more color than I can usually get when using photographs as a base. The light dots give it a sort of “lights in the sky” quality from a distance, too.
Thanks for commenting.
Cvail73, 6 months ago
interestic, this one reminds me of Japanese patterned paper!
Douglas Hill in reply to Cvail73’s comment, 6 months ago
I’ve never seen Japanese patterned paper. Can you suggest any places I can look for good examples?
Cvail73, 6 months ago
there for example!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8485049@N07/
Douglas Hill in reply to Cvail73’s comment, 6 months ago
Now THAT’S paper! Much more richly connected than what I see in stores in the USA. (Maybe because I live in a rural area and am not wealthy.) Thank you for the link.
Cvail73, 6 months ago
yes It’s another great of japanese traditions. They are into perfection too. Japanese is beautiful :))) So now you have confirmed that my comment was a compliment.lol!!
artsthrufotos, 5 months ago
gorgeous, so light and airy and fun and happy
Douglas Hill in reply to artsthrufotos’s comment, 5 months ago
Thanks for bringing me back to look at this again. Sometimes it looks like fireworks to me.
exxo, 5 months ago
nice pattern!
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4 months ago
wow! this is gorgeous, congratulations on the home page feature :)
AffectMachine, 4 months ago
cool
Andi Morton, 4 months ago
This is cool. Would like a pair of pyjamas out of it :-)
Douglas Hill in reply to Andi Morton’s comment, 4 months ago
What an outrageous idea! With phosphorescent dyes.
Douglas Hill in reply to thickblackoutline’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you. I am enjoying my moment of fame.
Douglas Hill in reply to AffectMachine’s comment, 4 months ago
I’m glad you commented and brought my attention to your exciting work. The analysis on your profile page is thought-provoking, too.
AffectMachine, 4 months ago
Thanks Douglas – likewise – I found your commentary to be most useful and stimulating -
Lefever, 4 months ago
can you please go make this into a textile print. I would love curtains/summer dress! Great pattern.
aroha, 4 months ago
This is beautiful, and it’s so interesting to read how it came about. I agree with Lefever, I’d like to see this in a fabric print…
Douglas Hill in reply to Lefever’s comment, 4 months ago
I wish I knew how to make textile prints. If anyone does, please bubblemail me.
Douglas Hill in reply to aroha’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you. I was wandering around, trying to occupy the time while waiting for my daughter’s dance class to finish when I noticed the late sun coming through these leaves, producing the wonderful range of colors.
aroha, 4 months ago
Well you obviously have extraordinary artistic vision, as I have read your blog and I couldn’t see anything like this in your original picture! That having said I feeling quite inspired, I want to have a go!
Jennifer Resemius, 4 months ago
This is just stunning anyway but when you read how you created this it’s just brilliant. I agree with previous post you have an extraordinary artistic vision. Beautiful.
shanghaiwu, 4 months ago
love patterns/stunning work
Roslyn Slater, 4 months ago
Neat. Love the patterns. Thanks for your blog.
delphoto, 4 months ago
LOVE IT
cheekie, 4 months ago
agreed! definitely see this in fabric…lovely!
Douglas Hill in reply to Jennifer Resemius’s comment, 4 months ago
I’m grateful for your appreciation.
Douglas Hill in reply to shanghaiwu’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you. This is one of my favorites—it sparks a feeling of excitement and wonder.
Douglas Hill in reply to Roslyn Slater’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you. This is a fun hobby. It ties together a number of interests that, separately, weren’t getting as much time as I would have liked.
Douglas Hill in reply to delphoto’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you. I look forward to examining your work more closely when I’m on a faster connection.
Douglas Hill in reply to cheekie’s comment, 4 months ago
It’s good to hear there’s a demand. I’ll let you know when I accomplish it.
Joanne A. Bradley, 4 months ago
Brilliant design and color! Reminds me of William Morris! Congrats on making homepage!
Douglas Hill in reply to Joanne A. Bradley’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you. Hadn’t heard of William Morris. Thought vaguely of cigarettes. Searched google, wikipedia, found morris.artpassions.net. I see what you mean. He obviously cared about patterns and was full of ideas for how to use the technology of his day to realize them.
catblack, 4 months ago
amasing! gr8ly inspired too
Rachel Aponte, 4 months ago
this is beautiful! it makes me think of a caleidoscope pattern.
satsumagirl, 4 months ago
Pretty!
Betty Mackey, 4 months ago
Great work, Doug! I’m happy to see it featured on the RB home page!
Douglas Hill in reply to catblack’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks! Partly inspiration, partly playing with thousands of patterns and selecting the ones I still like after a while, then watching which ones other people like, too.
Douglas Hill in reply to Rachel Aponte’s comment, 4 months ago
Me too. here is a page that talks about that.
Douglas Hill in reply to satsumagirl’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you satsumagirl. I like your dragonfly picture.
Douglas Hill in reply to Betty Mackey’s comment, 4 months ago
Betty, the attention has been fun. Thanks for introducing me to RedBubble in the first place.
satsumagirl, 4 months ago
Thank you Douglas! I am glad that you like the dragonfly.
margaretfraser, 4 months ago
fantastic