Various Drawn Patterns
The
first task I embarked upon was to create a good bank of drawings,
using my new colour scheme and inspiration form my found artists. I
focused on developing the liner patterns I found from my initial
Blackpool research; I began by adding colour though only the lines
but expanded into using colour in block background colours, I did
this due to both the inspiration from Andy Gilmore and from the
hectic busy composition of the Pleasure Beach.
Initial Print Samples
The
inspiration of Andy Gilmore has lead me into the print room to create
fabric that contrasts the fine lines of my drawings yet follows there
geometric shapes. Although the outcomes of my print session are not
amazing I feel they are a good starting point to develop, by adding
more layers of colour and designing more intricate patterns that
mirror those of my studies the prints will become a vital component
in the structural side of my work.
Sample Responses
As
I translated my drawings into stitch samples I found the twin needle
especially effective in converting the dense constructional patterns
I've designed. Moving onto stitch samples has made it easier to
harmonize the two themes of structure and texture. The twin needle
technique has been invaluable in converting the "fear factors"
such as hair standing on end, prickly, and itchy. My original desire to use the random style up of Sue Hotchkins has changed to using her component of yarn that is added through different means, such as couching and contrast from loose to solid masses. The ability to use
and alter fabrics has also been extremely useful, I have been able to
create strong stiff fabrics and the use of PVC has been great in
interpreting the another thrill ride theme of Illusion; a feature I
was previous baffled on how to incorporate.
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