Repetitive pattern

 

 I started to look at ways in which I could repeat the shapes I have created on a page, scaling down the shapes so I could create a pattern. I think the circular Islamic inspired shape works the best out of this set.

 

Developing patterns inspired by observational imagery

 

Here I began to look at ways I could put my shapes into a pattern, I started by rotating them around one point on the page and this developed the pattern above. I then used inks to add colour in a loose way. I like this style and this is something I am going to continue working with.

 

 

Above are examples of how I have started to develop the original pattern I created, I have cut the coloured pieces up and created new, repetitive patterns out of them, this is another way of working I am going to continue to develop.

 

Developing the 'Japanese' theme

 

I started to develop some shapes inspired by the vases at The Western Park exhibition on 'The Seven treasures' this is the start of my development and I want to work on my ideas and look at other ways of working.

 

 

'The Vault' - Observational drawing

 

 

I recently visited an antiques, vintage and craft shop called The Vault in Sheffield, I went to London Road in search of items or buildings relating to the different cultures I am looking at. Within this shop there was a section solely dedicated to Indian culture, I was able to take photographs and do some observational drawings. I am going to be using this in my own pattern and shape making and develop them.

Further observatonal drawings and working on different grounds

 

 

I began to look at creating my own shapes and patterns from observations I had made, for example the top two pieces started from an observation of a big gold ring, I then added pattern to this inspired by the research I had done on the African tribes and the shields they created.

 

The bottom set of drawings are trials of simple shapes I have created moved on into a short pattern to begin looking at ways in which I could create pattern.

Developing prints

I decided I wanted to work into my prints with stitch and drawing inks, above are examples of this. I cut out my print and stuck them onto grounds I had created using ink, my choices of colour was very experimental as I wanted to focus more on the technique and felt the colour would come together

when I have decided on a technique that is most suitable for my project.

 

 

 I then began to add stitch around the patterns, this is a technique I like and I think works effectively however I want to begin to work in a more neat way and experiment in ways I can create my own patterns based on the research and inspiration I have gained.

 

I decided I wanted to work into my prints with stitch and drawing inks, above are examples of this. I cut out my print and stuck them onto grounds I had created using ink, my choices of colour was very experimental as I wanted to focus more on the technique and felt the colour would come together when I have decided on a technique that is most suitable for my project.

 I then began to add stitch around the patterns, this is a technique I like and I think works effectively however I want to begin to work in a more neat way and experiment in ways I can create my own patterns based on the research and inspiration I have gained.

 

During printing I decided to start working on different grounds, here I experimented with working onto old envelopes, the 'window' on this provided a new way of working for me and also added more depth and interest to the piece.

Printing

I used the inspiration I gained from visiting the exhibition and previous cultures I had looked into to create prints. I created shapes and then used the printing equiptement, I really like the effects this technique allows me to gain and I decided to work back into some of the prints using pencil crayons and drawing inks. I then decided to try the sewing experimentation I had previously used to develop them.

 

I tried to create a shape which was similar to the idea of the japanese vases but with more detail and one that could lead to a repetitive pattern, I worked on top of geometric paper as I feel this provided a more experimental, interesting piece.

 

Further prints on top of the inside of an envelope, I worked back into these using pencil crayon to add colour. The piece on the right hand side is inspired by the indian culture and the 'tear drop' shapes.

 

Here I have worked over the print using sewing and drawing ink. I like the experimental feel to this piece.