For this unit I wanted to create a series of mono prints from mechanical components to develop as textile patterns, I decide to using black and white to emphasis the line but to also emphasis the industrial theme. Interesting surface textures created by mixing printing ink with PVA and embossing components into the paper….
Sublimation printing
Sublimation printing sampling- I wanted to experiment with the photographs of the machine embroidered chrysanthemum – both the initial and the inverted image. Collaged sublimation prints Image enlarged – 3 prints sublimation paper exhausted Learning to take forward I enjoy sublimation printing , the printing is instant I also feel in control of the printing process…
Screen printing – “Painterly” Mono Print
I wanted to create a repeating floral design inspired by Marimekko (Finish fabric designers) using floral images, my idea was to create a layered image with foliage in the background the second layer a strong bold design using texture … Initial ideas foliage prints went well .. Mono printed background Kodatrace…
Creating textile pattern not pieces of art to hang on the wall
This was a really interesting and thoughtful workshop, the idea of the workshop was to create small frames around an image using a matchbox and then enlarge the image on around over the A2 card. I found this very interesting developing ideas of scale and form. Whilst driving home I was able to reflect on…
Tigerprint Floral Repeat Competiton
My entries for the Tiger print repeat floral competition … Good luck prints
Digital floral repeat –
I wanted to create a digital floral repeat , to build on the skills I gained in the last unit. I had seen a digital floral print by Sarah Graham where she had combined 3D metal insects with a digital floral print, I decided to try combining photographs of succulents and a photograph of a…
Floral repeat workshop
I attended a workshop on floral pattern repeats, I found this workshop very interesting as it enabled me to start developing a series of images. Using acrylic paint on a large scale I created several chrysanthemum heads. Also experimented using sticky labels , however this was not as successful as the shapes where too solid,…
BA5 – External Competitions- Bradford plus 1 other – First thoughts –
For the purposes’ of this unit I decided to look at Natural Forms, we have been asked to enter 2 external competitions 1 Bradford Textile Competition plus 1 other. I wanted to try different mediums, I wanted to try machine knitting but was concerned that I would not know what to do as I had no machine…
AVA Pattern Software Workshop
Initial thoughts – Oh dear another software programme – reality not bad at all – my experience using Photoshop was really useful and with my confidence increasing every time I use digital software, I was able to create patterns. As I don’t have a copy of this software I am unable to practice regularly which is…
Collage workshop
In this workshop we where asked to paint a roll of sticky labels in colours of our choice ??? and bring in a selection of magazines and coloured paper ( I could understand that bit but why the sticky labels) Using the sticky labels we where asked to create patterns on coloured paper, working in A5 each…