Sketchbook Development

Few samples of development so far...

 With looking into my theme of the natural under water habitats I have been attracted by their intricate lines and arrangements together with the natural embellished and decorative surfaces creating pattern and texture. I am hoping to explore more in-depth with my approach to detail and mark making working off my images from my development and presenting them in a range of different fabric manipulation.          

Observational drawing 

looking in depth at sea weed creating patterns and mark making.  

Mixing together a range of mixed media exploring shape and structure into my designs. Developing embroidery detail, patterns and texture. Maybe adding a touch more of colour will highlight and capture the delicate but yet dynamic outlines of patterns and my approach to detail.        

Made In Jesmond

Developing a Textile Brief..

 Working on a live project for shop 'Made in Jesmond' Creating our own product/product range in our own specialist area but following the concept that 'Made in Jesmond' follows.

 ' Something old made into something beatiful'

I have found my inspiration from the fascinating natural form living deep beneath the sea looking at texture, pattern and structure of marine life and underwater habitats such as sea urchins, sea anemones, seaweed and coral, focusing on their embellished and decorative surfaces. Inspired towards wearable art/textile neck piece which I want to focus on for my product, as I love bringing in fabric stitch to my work. I have decided to have all fabric based with decorative embellishment through fabric manipulation and a range of sewing techniques. Also I want to feature a vintage style running through my approach as this is my personal style and interest.     

Here are few Designers who have inspired me.

Camille Lescure

http://www.camillelescure.odexpo.com/

Knowing I have looked into Camille Lescure before I just cant get enough of her striking wearable art pieces, Inspired by her approach to structure and shape around the neck line I love how she captures the detailed surfaces having all elements of detail.   

Gibbous Fashions 

http://www.gibbousfashions.com

Excited by the different ranges of designs by Gibbous Fashion, using a variety of fabric manipulation, stitch and combining together to give inspiring effects with using different textures of fabrics. I will take this approach to develop in my designs and explore the range of techniques through experimentation.   

Jayne Hewison 

http://www.designedandmade.co.uk/associates/jayne-hewison

Looking again at how fabric manipulation can bring textures, shape and structure to the piece. I feel it captures pattern and detail within the fabric showing multi layering. Adding bead work  gives a second approach to detail       

The Biscuit Factory

Its been a while.... Hello again! How about Joining my trip to the Biscuit Factory.

        Freya Cummings an Illustration/Printmaking Designer, which I came across while discovering a range of Designers and Artists within the exhibition. I feel her work gives a unique approach to vintage with a hint of abstract styling combing together which I love to explore in my own work. I feel the detailing within the pattern and shaping of her piece brings to life the mixture of styles and elements that expresses her approach. Also bringing in her colour pallet really enhances the print work amongst her delicate mark making and surface print.

                 http://www.freyacumming.co.uk/

Freya Cummings