DA: For the illustration above, what did you want to evoke by the contrast of colours and organic textures/textile patterns?

ER: "I used the purple and beige to contrast the lush and simple styles of wedding, purple being the kind of colour that signifies luxury and biege for a simpler feel. The contrasting patterns were also meant to signify a more ornate looking style with the simpler folded fabric."

DA: How did you create your illustrations?

ER: "I sketched out a line drawing then scanned that in. I layered up and cut out textures I made using scanned ink washes and found old paper Then I colorized and shaded them using Photoshop."DA: Your work has a beautiful mix of pattern and texture. What tips do you have for our readers about how they can use pattern and texture better in their artworks?

ER: "I usually find the more time I spend on textures before I scan them in, the better they look in the end. Photoshop and Illustrator are invaluable tools but I try balance that with doing things by hand as much as possible beforehand."