I need some opinions from all of you that visit ;) ...

I think I've mentioned some of the fabric designers I like previously so I won't belabor the point, but my stuff is not coming out to plan or even similar to the styles I like.

Take a look at this:



I started with a radial design and added some extra bits then tiled it in Illustrator. This came after much arguing with the Husband about the best way to make radial patterns - which is better Flash or Illustrator? I ended up making this in Illustrator entirely with a lot of grousing about how the tools don't work the same as my favorite old Macromedia program, Freehand, and how the tools in Flash are just easier to use for me. As a side note, I spent about six months doing technical illustration in Flash for a semi conductor manufacturer in my old Austin days so Flash and I are very, very good friends.

Keep in mind this is only shapes - I haven't started to try to bring in colors. I wanted to start with the pattern and shape first.

So the question is - Does it hurt your eyes or should I keep going? Does it look like wall paper or fabric? Is it too granny, etc., etc., etc.

Feel free to jump in - comments, critique, suggestions are all welcome. Seriously - even if you hate it!

thanks!