Dual sided batik headscarf with embroidered details. This is about 50cm squared. All the flowers, birds, and detailing on the heart and clouds have been embroidered using a free motion embroidery foot. A few pages from my A level Textiles sketchbook where I created a variety of patterns based on seashells and rocks found at the beach. I then used a light box to overlay these and create new pattern combinations.Creating pattern in lino using the concept of stippling, switching out the blade sizes. I used this concept to create this stippled A5 drawing – however, rather than changing the quality of the stippling, i changed the quantity, to create shadow and highlights.
My lino prints are generally based around the idea of pattern, with inspiration being drawn from nature and photographs.
Top Right: 40 minute pose. Exploration of colour and different painting techniques. I focused on using a palette knife to apply the paint to get more pigmented areas of colour. Top Left/Bottom: 20-40 minute poses. Focus on highlight and shadow/environment.
Development for my final A-Level Textiles piece. This involved exploring crochet, heat transfer printing, and a variety of free hand embroidery stitches. The lower right piece being an artist response on heat transfer artist Dawn Dupree.
Final A-Level Textiles piece. A large circular piece (1m in diameter) intended to resemble washed up/weathered seaweed. Seen with light projected onto it, this piece casts shadows onto the backdrop.Dry point etching inspired by a photograph of my bedroom. This was based on the theme ‘Identity’ during my current art and Design foundation course. I studied self actualisation during this, and explored my own identity and feelings based around location.A5 – I rolled ink onto my leafy branches and passed them through a printing press multiple times with multiple colours during an exploration of naturally sourced materials. I would like to digitally put this piece into repeat and explore possible fabric design ideas.Collages created from donated materials. Using free-motion embroidery, and hand stitch. These were created during the Textile Junkies 5-week course. This process allowed me to be sustainable by up-cycling.
A study of colour and pattern within shadows using crochet, heat press transfer, and free motion embroidery during the exploration stage of my ‘Worn and Weathered’ A level Textiles project (Seen below).An exploration of colour through the processes of weave and dye. This weaving features a variety of hand dyed yarns made out of a variety of materials, including nylon tights, and cotton fabric, as well as both natural and synthetic dyes.Exploring different dye processes using natural dyeing (using onion skin and dried cornflowers) and rust dyeing (using an old bike chain). I explored a variety of different Japanese shibori techniques to create a few fabric samples, as well as created crochet samples from silk yarn. A doll of myself based off the Coraline doll. Using Air-dry clay; wire; stuffing and material; and wool to create the body of this doll. I then crocheted a jumper. I also plan to sew a pair of trousers for this ‘mini-me’, ultimately creating a wider variety of switchable clothes.Top left: Crocheted tote bag formed of sunburst granny squares. Top right/Lower left: Wearing some of my crochet garments. Lower right: Crocheted panel inspired by my monstera plant – I intend on making this into a tote bag.
