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…
Using CAD programmes – Laser Cutter
I booked my induction on the laser cutter this was very interesting, managed to work out a design to use (many thanks to David the technician who was able to transfer my image into the right programme ) I then cut my fabric its an amazing process to watch ,watching the laser dart backwards and…
Project 2 – Research for Repeat Patterns- Inspired by Norwich Shawls
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…