SegPlay^® PC Pattern Sets

John Singer Sargent (1856 – 1925) was a leading portrait painter of his time. Although his parents were US citizens, they left the country a few years before John was born. John was a nomadic expatriate for much of his life. His family resided in Paris but frequently traveled throughout Europe. Through the influence of his artistically talented parents, and studies at both the Academy of Florence and École des Beaux-Arts, as well as private training with several artists in Paris, John’s talents as a painter were developed. His early subject matters were landscapes; however he was influenced by his mentor, Carolus-Duran, to do portraits. Of the more than 900 oil paintings, and 2000 watercolors, our collection of patterns contains a subset of 47 well known works. These include: Spanish Dancer, Lady Agnew of Lochnaw, Frederick Law Olmsted, The Daughters of Edward Darley Boit, Morning Walk, Theodore Roosevelt, Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose, Robert Louis Stevenson, and John D. Rockerfeller.

Cats are small furry, domesticated mammals kept as household pets as they have been for many centuries. Although solitary hunters, cats are actually social species with many forms of vocalization and body language. They have strong, flexible bodies and have better hearing and smelling ability than humans. They can see in the darkness though they have poorer color vision than humans. There are many breeds of cats distinguished by their coats and patterns. In this pattern set you’ll find many different colorful varieties of cats photographed mostly in outside environments. The images are composed of both up close and at medium distances capturing many details. Our feline friends have provided us with many intriguing expressions as they gazed into the cameras.

A cactus is a plant with a distinct appearance which has adapted well to dry and hot environments. Their stems have evolved to be photosynthetic (creating energy from sunlight) and succulent (retaining water). Their leaves have evolved into protective spines. There are many sizes and shapes of cacti which are frequently uses as ornamental plants throughout the world. Colorful flowers are grown from distinctive features called areoles. Our set of Cactus patterns are based on natural photographs and include many of the common varieties including Barrel Cactus, Queen Victoria Agave, Holiday Cactus, Prickly Pear, and Saguaro.

We’ve created over 20 patterns from the artwork of the famous Dutch post-impressionist, Vincent van Gogh. In SegPlayPC, you’ll be able to paint the swirls and wavy lines of his innovative expressive style. This collection includes a few still lifes and self portraits, as well as some very popular images including Irises, The Starry Night, and Portrait of Dr. Gachet.

Artemisia Gentileschi (1593 – 1653), was one of the first women artists to achieve recognition in the male-dominated world of post-Renaissance art. She was the first woman to paint major historical and religious scenarios, especially in an era when women painters were not easily accepted by the artistic community. She unfortunately is also known for being a rape victim in a well-publicized trial in 1612, an event that later affected her painting style and themes. Our patterns show nearly all of her well recognized works including Susanna and the Elders, Judith Slaying Holofernes, Danaë, Saint Cecilia, and several self-portraits including Self Portrait as a Female Martyr.

The Kentucky Derby is an annual horse race for Thoroughbred horses which takes place in Louisville, Kentucky on the first Saturday in May. We celebrate the most exciting two minutes in sports with a pattern set which captures the spirit of this derby and other horse races. You’ll find patterns of horses galloping to the finish line, excited jockeys, close ups of horses, a Churchill Downs sign, and of course a mint julep!