Week Five

With the new idea in mind looking at colour transition I began the week doing research into techniques I could possibly use… ombre, tie-dye, dip-dye, layering and devore are just a few initial ideas I come across that I want to test out whilst combining my patterns from the coral and sea life.

Paper Sampling

I wanted to spend some time making sure my screens for the print room were what I wanted/in repeat etc. rather than just jumping in with any design so I did some paper samples of my ideas. My favourite in terms of what worked best technically, aesthetically whilst providing me with numerous new inspirations was when I used lace as a representation of my pattern and combined with the ombre effect.

The more I worked into them and layered the acrylic on the more textured they become, the textured characteristic is a really dominant feature of coral reefs themselves and using aquaspand & flock could create some interesting surfaces well suited to interior fabrics relating my concept and context well. 

Lisa Levis (Stickley)

Going back to my designs for screen I carried out some contextual research into contemporary designer Lisa Levis (Stickley) who’s compositions I personally like, they always work well together and showing variation within her collections helping me to stay focused on the different types of repeat / motif patterns.