Degree Show Building

This is my degree show space!

I had lots of things I possibly wanted to use but not enough space for them all, so I tried arranging it all different ways to see what fitted best.

After lots of rearranging and days of putting things up and making everything right it all came together really nicely.

I managed to fit in 4 different elements of my work which was really good, by displaying things to make the most of the space I had. I think adding in the floor space made a big difference to the overall feel of the display. 

Looking forward to opening night on the 7th June!

Wallpapers Are Printed!

After a couple of weeks working on my designs, tweaking colours, new layouts and considering which ones could go together with my fabric print, I have chosen to print off 9 designs.

I have put them into 3 collections of 3, based on colour and how busy they are. Some are really simple, more like textures, and others more statement, one wall kind of designs.

Since I have my big print I chose just to print off the repeat square of each one. This way I can put a few in my degree show and the others will fit in my portfolio!

Here they are!

Wallpaper Designs

After finishing my fabric print, I have decided keep the theme going and work on some wallpaper designs. 

I felt like I could get more out of the background research and imagery I already had.

Because of this I have quickly been able to come up with lots of designs, using the drawings, patterns, monoprints and colours that have appeared in my work so far.

These a just a few of the designs I have come up with!

My First Commission

A couple of weeks ago I was asked by my tutor to print a piece of fabric for her to make into a skirt!

It was really flattering that somebody likes my work so much and would want to wear it!

I was given some guidance about the design but a few elements were my choice, it was a completely different experience doing something for somebody else and not just for myself, much more thought, planning and care went into it to make sure it was right first time!

Here are some images of the piece stage by stage.

Extra Prints

Staffordshire University had an open day on Saturday and the studio was open all day for us to use, so I jumped at the chance!

I had a big print table to myself, so I decided to do some big art pieces that I can frame or stretch onto frames.

Was great to have a quiet print room and lots of space to do whatever I liked, and I'm really pleased with how it all turned out, bonus!

Second Printed Length

This week I have been doing my second print, I have chosen a heavier cotton fabric so I will be able to cut it up and make things from it.

I decided I liked the blocks of colour on their own as a print, and so left one half of the table with just block colours.

The other half has the patterns printed over, but I have tweaked the colours so it all sits together better.

Looking forward to doing some making now!

Now For The Real Thing

After lots of practising and testing, tweaking colours and sampling fabrics....

I have started the final print! 

So far I have finished my block colour layer, after the Easter break I will be able to take that off the print table and start on my patterned layer!