For this project we have been asked to create a series of repeat outcomes inspired by the Norwich Shawls using digital processes. Due to copyright restrictions I am unable to use any of the images from the Norwich Shawls in this blog. My first thoughts where paisley, flowers natural forms oo good I really enjoy creating natural…
Sublimation priniting
Experiments using sublimation printing and heat transfer inks..
Project 1 – Creating Repeating Patterns- Outcome 4
Using a drawing of a beetle from my sketch book I was able to create a repeat digital image. I scanned the image into Photoshop cut the beetle from its original layer duplicated the layers positioned each beetle by eye (I am sure there is a function on Photoshop but couldn’t find it) flattened the image,…
Project 1 – Creating Repeating Patterns- Outcome 2
For this outcome I decided to create a half drop pattern, using a paper method (I am sure it could be created on a CAD programme but I wanted to understand the mechanical aspect first, also I have no idea how to make Photoshop do what I want it too) As I thought I would be replicating…
Project 1 Creating repeating patterns – Outcome 1
For this out come I wanted to use a tile repeat, in my mind I wanted to create a tile pattern that could be replicated on all 4 sides. My first attempt nearly worked it was really good learning curve as I was able to follow each quarter by colouring in each quarter and then…
Hello world “reflective journal “
This is my first digital entry of my reflective journal ! Project 1 Scale and repeating structures. Working in groups of 4 to create a 2.5 m length of printed fabric using screen printing techniques. Using a collection of objects as source material. First thought oh dear working in a group this could be hard going, I had concerns about my…
Pattern repeat Workshops Project 1
Pattern repeat workshops. 1. Creating spot pattern repeats. Attended a workshop on how to create a spot pattern repeat. If I am honest I am not sure if I understood any of it (could be my dyslexia ??) but I found it very difficult to understand. We created a pattern on a grid and then…
Repeat pattern – my own colourways
I decided to try 2 completely different colour ways , both colours ways inspired by the natural world. 1 bright using colours of the season, autumnal colours. The 2nd monochrome inspired by a black and white picture (unsure of artist **must remember to make a note of all inspirational pictures I collect) Inspiration Monochrome ( print is…