M.C. Escher was a Dutch graphic artist who explored the artistic possibilities of repetitive patterns, tessellation and infinity. His works are characterized by optical illusions where there is no beginning or end in sight, and they have inspired many other artists to push the boundaries of their craft. His work has been described as an example of “odd reality” — he created impossible landscapes that don’t exist in real life, but that still feel as if they could be somewhere hidden in our world.

When you love the way someone thinks or the work they create, you can't help feeling inspired to dive deeper into their life. You wonder…

How did they become who they are? What things in life inspired them? How did they become a master of their craft?

Frank Lloyd Wright's autobiography is a book to hold close, and sift through whenever an extra dose of quiet inspiration feels much needed in a crowded mind. A peek into a creative individual’s world, and a gentle reminder that the projects we create, are most beautiful when crafted with meaning and purpose.

You notice your feet, softly pressing against the pavement as you walk down the street. You see a bright Fall-colored leaf slip past your foot and watch as it’s swept away by the wind from a passing car. You linger on your shadow cast by the sun as it sways to the rhythm of your every move. How often are you fully present with life’s subtleties? For many, long to-do lists or darting repetitious thoughts keep us from experiencing them — but making a point to observe the world that swirls around us is a universal offering, readily available if you’re ever longing to calm anxious thoughts.

Especially pretty patterns made by leaves against concrete sidewalks and buildings. These patterns have their own rhythm, which subtlety change throughout the day as well as during changing seasons. It's like the trees have their own kind of music, singing to us even if we did not hear them -- much like our inner patterns.

They are there, but how often to you pay attention to your inner-world? In today’s society we’re so caught up in work or outside responsibilities, that we forget to check in with ourselves.

Rothko is one of the most influential figures in the world of abstract expressionism. He is known for his use of vivid colors and dramatic, expressionist paintings. It is said that he used color to help convey his emotional state, as well as to portray an emotional reaction on the parts of viewers.

Totally understandable. After all, there are things happening all over the world - from history-making achievements to viral videos of animals doing cute things... and people.

You know what else is out there though? Art.

Their eyes are wide with wonder as they look at the world around them.

That’s because kids have a sense of being present. They experience these moments wholeheartedly by taking in every detail without questioning it. This ability to fully take in their surroundings is something most grown adults struggle to do. They’re less likely to notice these things because they've become too consumed with life's complexities.

There are many ways by which pattern art is trending these days. Though it may not be quite as well known in today’s world that its origins stretch back into early human history. One particular type of pattern art that seem to epitomize this trend, is tessellations. A tessellation is a tiling of some kind of geometric shape with another, without gaps or overlaps (meaning everything fits together perfectly)... Think, mosaic tiling!