artists

Our designs are exclusively made by female artists around the world. We search the world for emerging artists and bring their illustrations to life through Pata Paw.

Everything you see has been made by female talent. We launch small collections to feature several artists and give you unique accessories!

map with paws indicating locations of pata paw's female artists

searching the world for the best, to give it to those who deserve it the most

Each paw shows where our artists of this season come from.

featured artists

  • Carole Aufranc


    Why did you become an illustrator?

    I wanted to become an illustrator because I always loved to create beautiful things.

    What inspired your patterns?

    Summer and winter season in the alps inspired me to create the patterns, in which I love the soft colors and little details.

    Can you tell us about your dog?
    I just got my first dog 2 months ago. Milou is a poodle and I am already so attached to him. He makes my day everyday, he is so gentle, cute and curious. I can't wait to see him wearing Pata Paw items!

    See her work: Alpine Collection.

  • Kenya Aguirre


    Why did you become an illustrator?

    My love for drawing, colors and shapes since I was a child. I studied Graphic Design, but nowadays most of my projects consist of designing patterns.

    What inspired your patterns?

    Nature always inspires me! I loved being part of this beautiful project that brings together 2 of my favorite things, my love for design and puppies.

    Can you tell us about your dogs?

    I have 2 dogs, a beagle named Dui, and a miniature Pinscher named Tequila. They are very loving and naughty, they love to play and go for walks. And I also have a kitten :)

    See her work: Toucan Tropics set, Hero Unicorn bandana and Costa Rican Sea Life bandana.

  • Sasa Khalisa - featured Pata Paw artist

    Sasa Khalisa


    What inspired you to become an illustrator?

    My dad had a little sketchbook that he kept on his days of being hospitalised. Young me kept flipping through the pages and mesmerized by the number of details in his drawings. So I started adding scribbles on his sketches (sorry dad!) and it just went on from there.

    What inspired your pattern?

    I've always had a fascination with vintage mail stamps. I really enjoyed dressing up the dogs in different outfits! This is one of the cutest project I have ever worked on!

     

    See her work: Traveling Pups set.

  • Goosefrol


    What inspired you to become an illustrator?

    I became an illustrator because I love to draw since childhood, so I decided to make drawing my profession and graduated from a master's degree in fine arts. I tried a lot of things: weaving, oil paintings, sculpting, but I liked to draw simple cute things. I love making small illustrations of things that surround me.

    What inspired your pattern?

    I’m inspired by simple things like beautiful weather (this is a rare occurrence in rainy Saint-Petersburg), nature, architecture, animals, and travel.

    Can you tell us about your dogs?

    I have 2 dogs: Mikki, a male Fox Terrier, and Odri, a female Westie. I raised Mikki since he was a puppy and he grew up naughty :) I rescued Odri from a shelter. She did not have the best years growing up but now she is very loved. She is very gentle and affectionate. I could talk about my dogs for a long time, because they are my favorite topic of conversation.

    See her work: Space Explorer set.

  • Featured Pata Paw artist Natali Wing

    Natali Wing


    What inspired you to become an illustrator?
    Since childhood I loved to draw. I loved looking at illustrations in books. I have always imagined how I would draw this or that scene.


    What inspires your work?
    All around :) The weather, films, cartoons, books and illustrations by other artists. And most importantly, my daughter, who sometimes stands next to me and "enjoys" my pictures :)

    Can you tell us about your dog?
    My mom has a dog named Lora. She loves to bark at strangers. We rarely see each other, but when I come she always remembers me and it's very cute :)

  • Featured Pata Paw artist Luisa Galstyan

    Luisa Galstyan


    What inspired you to become an illustrator?

    It comes from childhood. I've been drawing all the time and enjoy my childhood storybooks. That helped me to bring my ideas to life.


    What inspires your work?

    I love the depictions of fairytales, mythology, and nature. These attributes are my favorite to draw for. Hence, most drawings are inspired by fairytales and natural details.


    Can you tell us about your dog?

    I hope to get one very soon and name him Oliver.