A Level Work

This is a starting point for one of my projects called Structures, which I based around flowers. I have experimented with different media such as gouache paint, acrylic paint, inks, pencils and black pens.

This board contains different composition ideas for my flower print. I used an octagon, triangle and diamond to see what looks most effective and how each tessellates.

This board contains 5 different colour ways for my flower print project. I also did some colour swatches to see which tones of colour I could use.

This is my final piece of my flower print project. This is a hand done silk screen print and overall I used around 10 colours. 

This is a selection of samples that I produced when making my bodice. My topic was surfaces, so I decided to have tree bark as my main title. I made around 15 different samples to see which would be most effective and most suited for my project.

On this board are some different colour ways for my bodice. There are also some colour swatches to experiment and see the different shades of colour together. I took pictures of my bodice modelled on someone else so I could see the final product as a whole.

This is a close up image of my bodice. In this picture I have used free applique overlapping layered fabrics and cut work applique.

These are different poster designs that I have produced for my current Graphics project. I am designing a poster advertising a Safari holiday.

This is a close up image that i painted for one of my posters. I have used gouache paint because the texture of the paint makes the painting look more realistic.

These are my different colour ways for my project I'm doing at the moment.  I painted each of the original designs and then scanned them onto the computer to see what the designs would look like tessellated.

This is what I am working on at the moment. This is a hand done silk screen print. My print is based around the peacock and how it is used in textile design. I am planning on using around 20 colours.

This is a close up image of my peacock print so far.

A Level Work

The pieces of work that I have submitted are projects that I have completed and some current projects that I am working on. I have included a print project from year 12, a garment project from year 12 and my current print project I am working on at the moment. I have also included some work from my A-level graphics journal.

I have included these samples of work because they show a variety of techniques and skills. I especially enjoy the process of printing, from the initial stages, experimenting with ideas, colours and design to the actual printing. I have enjoyed learning how to print using a silk screen and am looking forward to exploring new ways to extend my knowledge and experience of printing.

I have always enjoyed art and design although I only began studying textiles at A-level. However this quickly stimulated my interest in textiles generally and has made me more aware of pattern and design in many aspects of life.

Textiles in Practice appeals to me in many reasons. I am particularly looking forward to learning about new processes and techniques and how these might interact. The prospect of using new technology is very exciting. Although I am really looking forward to working in the areas of knit, embroidery and weave, the structure of the course means that I will have the opportunity to work towards my specialist area of printing. I am also looking forward to working with other people on projects as well as working with external partners.

I hope that I will have the opportunity to show you more of my work in person.

Below i have added some pictures of my print I designed and made in my second year of A-levels. My project was based on Africa. I wanted to make sure the print was full and exciting to look at therefore I designed an underpront to first go down, this consisted of a animal print. I then designed my print using all the research I had gathered. I used around 17 colours in this print. I am very happy with the overall result because I feel it gives a feel of what Afrcian culture is like.

Barcelona Photos

I also visited the Sagrada Família which was designed by Gaudi. I feel i could use this as inspiration for something because the pattern, design and angles are so unique

Barcelona Photos

Over the Easter holidays I travelled to Barcelona for a week and visited lots of places that I thought could be relevant in my work and come in useful at some point.
I visited lots of Gaudi's work and went to his gardens 'Park Güell' which is filled with lots of  architecture, pattern and colour.