Observational Studies

After creating the Yarnbomb the task was to produce observational studies of the installation in different medias and techniques. I explored the line, colour, texture, pattern and shape within the installation to make interesting studies.

The techniques I have used have been continuous line, dotted line and negative space. From these drawings I used the sewing machines to do free hand stitching and used different surfaces to do this on such as sewing into a printed picture.

I have developed my ideas further by using Photoshop and creating repeat, drop repeat and placement patterns. I edited the original images further to change the colours and contrasts so each pattern was different.

 Timorous Beasties have inspired my work with the straight repeated patterns and colours. I could work with bright colours like their designs as well as overlapping techniques and patterns more to develop my ideas.

The drawing techniques that were most successful were the ones that didn't look exactly like what I was drawing. The dotted line in particular created an interesting un-representational composition. I would like to develop the patterns created in these drawings. Using the coloured pencils, I created blocks of colour with no lines, which had an abstract and simplified feel. I was interested in the negative space as this made the shapes and movement stand out more. I liked the texture that the pencil marks made and how this shows exploration of colour through tints and shades.

 I think that the surface pattern design has worked well on Photoshop as it looks professional and sophisticated. The colours work well together with the different tones of the piece. I could see it being used for soft-furnishings. 

My plan now is to expand on the pattern design by exploring different medias such as brusho inks, batik, embroidery and printmaking. I need to make a stencil for printmaking, which I will make from my drawings. I like the idea of taking parts of different drawings and placing them together to create a new composition. I also need to do some more research into pattern designers to help me decide whether to focus on textiles or fashion.