Work Based learn 1

My project was to design a collection of upmarket commercial wall coverings for the boutique hotel market.

I wanted my approach to capture the english country gardens which led me to flowers and butterflies. I represented them in a mix of traditional and contemporary styles, as I have always lived in the countryside and always been such an inspiration to me in all my work.

I experimented with mixing 'old' style with 'new' and applied a vintage character on top of a contemporary style. The designs have come from a collection of contrasting styles and techniques combined together in layers. I also thought about the colour pallet keeping a very subtle approach to the background and not overwhelming the pattern.

I have presented designs for wall panels but have also produced repeat options in a more traditional style this gives some flexibility. I feel it creates a design thats big and dynamic, fit for wall coverings but at the same time delicate.

I wanted to make all my designs capture a romantic, light and fresh atmosphere and that fits in any room.

Bloom- Surface Design

Within this project I was asked to develop a portfolio of design ideas, using a range of techniques, in the theme of 'Florals and Organic Matter' I experimented with a range of drawing, painting, and printing techniques to test out different effects combining simple drawing styles with the more detailed mark making. As I developed through my portfolio I explored with different media and textured surfaces overlaying them to create unusual effects and patterns.     

Skills For Making- Military

 For my college project 'Skills For Making', I was inspired by the embellishments and embroidery of military. I chose military for my theme as I wanted to capture the shape, style, and patterns of what each military motif created in themselves. By using mixed media, drawing techniques and experimenting with fabric manipulation I wanted to see how it creates different styles and compositions of the motif making the decorative surface more prominent.

Sketch developements capturing patterns from the detailing of the different motifs.

 

Series of the same image ranging from the very detailed sketch to the effects created by free hand and opposite hand drawing using a mixed range of media.  

Fabric Manipulation experimenting with different techniques and styles combining them together to make unusual surface patterns.  

Skills For Making- Military

My Final Design

Being Inspired by decorative detailing I created a wearable art military garment. Combining differnt fabric manipulation techniques placing them in patterns and shapes of the military form I wanted to create a hint of a vintage worn and torn look but still adding a contemporary twist on the style I had captured. 

    

A Little Visit To Harrogate

Visiting a British Craft Trade Fair in Harrogate a few weeks back here are a few of the Textiles and Surface Designers I was really inspired by. 

Oh Golly Gosh- Elaine Hughes

Full of her unexpected delights and her quirky one-off collages I love Elaine Hughes creations how she captures and brings together stitch work, drawings and unusual surfaces and textures making a unique vintage style.

www.ohgollygosh.co.uk 

  

J.C. Middlebrook

 The delicate and detail approach to J.C. Middlebrook designs have really caught my eye. The lace effect being created within these designs are lovely to  

 www.jcmiddlebrook.co.uk

 Jennifer Collier

I am really inspired by the work of Jenifer Collier. The use of creating her work from paper producing unusual effects and styles show a range of different displays of paper and fabric combining together to me creates a vintage feel to each of her products.

www.jennifercollier.co.uk

Flossy Teacake

I love the approach to mix media. These designs show a range of different techniques and styles brought together producing a lovely effect. Combining Mono Print, drawings, different fabrics and stitch work I love the style. 

www.flossyteacake.co.uk 

Sarah Louise Clare

Her collection of soft gothic digital print black and gold design. I love the surface pattern that has been created on these designs, the detailing and mark making to me stands out in a vibrant style. I also love the use of her colour pallet using gentle pastle colours giving them a soft tone.

www.skylarctextiles.co.uk