Pattern State is a surface pattern design studio led by Sarah Maxwell English, established as a place where fine art meets intentional design. Sarah’s distinct style is defined by hand-drawn illustrations and an expressive use of color, informed by her Texas roots and global travels. Her work serves as an ongoing study of the intersection between art and the spaces we inhabit.

With an MFA in studio art and over a decade of experience in corporate textile design, Sarah brings a rare level of technical precision to the creative process. As the co-founder of the luxury wallcovering brand Ever Atelier (2019–2025), she possesses a deep understanding of the material, scale, and quality required for both residential and commercial projects. A dedicated collaborator, Sarah works closely with clients to transform abstract concepts into tangible realities.

Today, Sarah works from her Dallas studio, where the boundaries between art and life are intentionally blurred. It is a space where art is taped to the walls, scattered across the floors, and dangled from the ceilings. Here, the smell of paint feels like home. More is more. Color is everything.