Another year

So, another year, another project and a new blog. Lots to do and be inspired by, so I'm busy, busy, busy, busy.

I'm currently working on a textile project based on the theme of Geometric and trying to lean towards one of my favourite art movements - Art Deco.

Some of the work from my sketchbook:-

simplified line drawing of building

part of building decoration

Mark making exercises done with sticks and ink.

I love working with mono-print. I wanted straight lines but also to get some of that lovely texture into the image.

Monoprint overprinted with 3 different media -coloured pencil, fine-liner and crayon.

My last session in the studio was really enjoyable, doing a 3 layer screenprint. I have to admit that, due to time restraints, it was a collaboration with two others, but we all got the chance to print a layer and have a bit of the resulting print to put in technical sketchbooks. It seemed a shame to have to cut up the print as we were all so proud of our first real attempt. I think it was the first time I was able to recognise that screenprinting is not just about adding colour to the design, but that each layer adds something else to the design. A valuable lesson learned.

Anyway here is a couple of photographs, you will notice it's not perfectly aligned but I really like it. I can't wait to get more into the technique using my own designs.