Hand Drawn Patterns
As I have chosen to specialize in weave
pattern will be an important element within my fabrics. Inspired by
the intricate simplicity of the Downing Archive and MMU Special
Collection printed fabrics I have produced some of my own patterns. I
have simplified chosen forms and naturally reoccurring patterns
from visual research studies, in accordance with those of the achieve
prints. These patterns I believe can be translated into my weaving
though a combination of floats and traditional weaving structures.
Some will take more time to develop than others, but I am confident
that by the end of this project I will have successfully designed my
own weaving pattern and incorporated it into a sample.
Digital Pattern Designs
Another way I have attempted to derive
pattern from my studies is with the use of Photoshop. In the past I
have found repeating and altering the scale of a drawing can
completely change the way it is seen and can highlight consistent
elements that may otherwise go unseen. I have constructed these
patterns (above) by tiling a single image that has been reflected,
both horizontally and vertically. To experiment more with my studies
I have cropped down or selected interesting areas and as a result it
has given me many different patterns and forms to work with.
Developed Digital Designs
My final means of experimenting and
creating pattern have been to combine designs; during this process I
have altered the hue and saturation, giving me vibrant colour ways
that I am keen to use in my wefts, and I have begun layering designs.
By layering and utilizing filters while editing my digital patterns
it has widened my colour range while also providing me with possible
warp layouts. I have also integrated my hand drawn designs, by doing
so I have gained a better understanding on how to construct them and,
naturally, how to use then within samples.
As my colour range has now grown rather
large and I have begun to consider warp and weft layouts my next area
of inquiry will be to solve this; to find a defined colour scheme and
to develop a suitable warp. I would also like to further develop my
patterns; by working with my digital designs and extracting shapes
from them, alongside more visual research delving into the idea of
natural texture. By doing this I can create more individual and
original patterns.
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