Graffiti for Texture

I choose Graffiti for this project because of the variety - design, topic, meaning, texture, materials, artist, style, environment, everything is different to each piece. It was after visiting London for New Designers last year that I decided to go with that theme for this project. But it was whilst I was at New Designers that I got inspired by the graffiti surrounding me, I photographed a lot of it, and loved that my friends took me around the a big part of the city - they knew where they were going, I did not.

I loved that after turning one corner the graffiti was next to gone, after streets of it. There were clear sections where street art was okay and where it could not cross. That kind of amazed me.

Though it does make perfect sense with the stigma attached to graffiti, it's not wanted in all areas, even if its just decoration than art with meaning or purpose to be there. But there's people who do appreciate the street art, big or small.

This piece to the left was the first picture I took that day in London - I looked the style and the dripping paint and best of all I love big cats! This was on the gates of the location for New Designers. This didn't tell me much about the themes for New Designers and the work produced. However combined with all the other graffiti I saw around, it told me a lot about the area, and I loved it. I loved that we were surrounded by Graffiti and graffiti based events.

This experience encouraged me to continue with Graffiti and the photos from New Designers were my starting inspiration. The work was amazing - all of it that day, Textiles, fashion, graffiti and each exhibit. I'm glad I got to see the graffiti, though this meant I missed the cat walks that day.  I probably missed some great work on display, but I got the chance to see so much of a city that's different every time I visit, and I got to see that there was so much more there than I had seen,

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 More from London

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Graffiti for Texture

Studio closed for a week - plans

The studio has been shut since last Thursday from 5 pm to this Thursday morning (2nd - 9th April 2015), for Easter. Before this, I managed to do a lot of digital designs on the jacquard and even weaving a 'plain sample' of just a weave without a design. I have more plans when I can come back into the studio and access the jacquard designer software and machine. However, for the week out of the studio I want to focus on other areas of my work.

I really want to focus on;

• The Statement of Practice
• My sketchbook work
• Market Research

My Statement of Practice needs to develop into a first draft and become a good piece of writing. I also need to check that my bibliography is up to date.

My current sketchbook needs to be filled - I have some work and ideas that need to be written up and stuck in, including my 3rd warp and patterns. I have some jacquard designs and development that needs to be put into the sketchbook too.

The market research needs to be built on and printed, allowing for a clearer view on my market - young women who shop at higher end stores. Giving a better idea on my design choices, This research might also help develop further work and inform future choices.

I also want to organise my patterns for this project - ready for hand in and use in my work. I have a box file and poly-pockets to do this allowing me to keep them neat and protected for future use and hand-in.

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5 WEEKS

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Studio closed for a week - plans

G.0: Monkeys off

 Getting On: Two Monkeys Are Moving On


These two dinosaur sock monkeys are going to two little boys  a friends nephews.

Made in summer 2012, with the buttons added a week before the boys got them. They were made with a set of baby boy socks, for 6 + months, toy stuffing, threads and small buttons.

I love the colours and stripes, one of the most colourful sock monkeys I have made, especially with such small socks. Making them cheerful companions for  young (but older children), for  girls or boys.


I hope they are enjoying their new friends.


Thanks for reading - and I'll be posting new items of  jewellery and sock monkeys and other products this weekend.

 

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G.0: Monkeys off

G.O: My favorite Colours . . . . . . .

Getting On:

Colours:

(1. as most favoured)

1. Plum Purple
2. Burgundy
3. Red (Bright & Bold)
4. Green
5. Blue (Dark & Bold)
6. Black
7. Navy
8. Pink
9. Bright Blue
10. Yellow




Well it's not much or super exciting, but next up will be my posts on my watermark, print and etsy. As for next week I'm promising the sock monkey pictures and my next list will be books.
Thanks for reading.
Enjoy XXX

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G.O: My favorite Colours . . . . . . .

G.O : Photography

Getting. On : Photography

1. Water droplets - Beautiful on everything in he right light
2. Spider webs - I hate spiders but the morning drew highlights them beautifully
3. Vintage poster styled shoots - They look utterly amazing, and the style is so good
4. Sunsets and clouds - The tones are great, but its never gone been the same shot twice!
5. SLR black and White - Digital might be easy, but the effects on film are amazing
6. Its even better at night! - A long shutter speed at night- you can map the stars!
7. Floral, close ups - Beautiful and detailed
8. Quirky set ups - They are so much fun to play with
9. Cup cakes - Delicious and mean s you can have your cake still
10. Photoshop editing repeats - Small edits on a repeated image is great!

Photography was the theme because


Next up my lists of m clothes and then later a list of colours. But I'm going to have my watermark and etsy posts up soon I hope you'll like them.
Thanks for reading.
Enjoy XXX

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G.O : Photography

C.W: Styles and trends for Autumn and Winter 2013

Changing Wardrobes:

What's in this Autumn/Winter:


From the catwalks plaids and checkered weaves have reappeared to brighten the clothes, and have
been shown  in some very interesting combinations, with some sophisticated styling.  Symmetry isn't an obstacle this year, with many asymmetrical pieces around. The oversize, the trimmed coats, and even the ladies tailored designs all have plaids to play with, from toned down shades to bold colour combinations.

The plaids are featured very strongly n skirts, coats, and jumpers, but have been used all over the wardrobe from shirts, to shoes. However they have come out on top in coats this season making a great statement, and stable piece to have.

Another influence in the catwalks to add instant glamour  is old school womanly charms, using older hourglass styling  and curvy silhouettes to add a lady like look and simple sophistication to a lot of collections Making sure we girls are snug in our coats and dresses, when we are out of those pyjamas this winter. This styling was often combined with a lot of pink, for all those who wish to brighten up the end of the year.

There was also a lot of urban utility fashion, presented. Contrasting the city against the lady this year.

Thanks  for reading, next week, etsy prints, my watermark and some of my own wardrobe choices, before I have  big clear out.                                                                                           Enjoy  XXX  

Below are the links I used to get the images, sorry I know I'd usually do a collage, and will continue with that in the future:

http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2013/ready-to-wear/no-21
http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/news-features/TMG9868296/London-Fashion-Week-autumnwinter-2013-live-blog.html
http://www.fabsugar.com/latest/Guillaume-Henry
http://vondiva.com/2013/09/17/tartan-in-fashion/
http://patternbank.com/new-york-fashion-week-springsummer-2013-print-highlights-part-1/
http://editd.com/blog/2013/03/check-point-street-to-catwalk-the-rise-of-plaids/

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C.W: Styles and trends for Autumn and Winter 2013

G.O: Dino Sock monkes have a good home

Well two little guys have found a home - with a friends nephew. I finished the little one up, and they are off to two little boys. So there will be lots of fun x

 I will be posting some pictures soon of them before they left. I'm hoping to post some more on etsy and possibly start some new accounts, maybe  should get these winter trends pages out and see what you all think where would be best - more social sites and forums to more online stores or even youtube?

Anyways I hope you will enjoy the photos soon.

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G.O: Dino Sock monkes have a good home

G.O: Quirky and waiting on wonderland

 

Here is some more of my photography as yet another preview (no repeats) . Again I won't be increasing size until I can properly watermark them. The theme is waiting, so I've combined the cute above, but I've also combined the ideas of queues being left behind and waiting for something to happen.

 

And below after waiting for the cracks to show - a relationship coming to the end, and it looks like it won't end well. The last post showed a different view and here there are two very different angles, I prefer the 1st view, it looks less like a modelling clay film.

 

 

 

 

 

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G.O: Quirky and waiting on wonderland

CW: Two things - Fixing clothes and making hoods and capes?

Changing Wardrobes :


Firstly fixing clothes, I am visiting my mam, and she seems to of had a problem with some clothes, they are tearing and losing buttons. So with my needles and threads I am stepping up, well I the only one in the house who has 3 different sets of threads. Though I should add my mam is fully capable if it wasn't the time and care needed to fix them. She's gone back to work today and has my half brother to take care off (he's still very young).

So I have a jumper with buttons to fix, a pair of trousers have lost their stitching on the zipper, as well as a skirt and a dress that both have tears in the front. I need to take up the outskirts to the correct lengths (above the tears) and then proceed with taking up the lining skirts, to match in length.

Without a sewing machine - this is not daunting for me I did this last year with a vintage Chinese style dress. I am just hoping my mam is pleased with the results; that is a little daunting.



Secondly, I'd like to hear some opinions on fleece capes and hoods I could make, I've got a bright red and a powder soft blue- I probably won't mix the colours because the red will make the blue look very washed out, but who would be interested in buying something like that this autumn/winter?

The capes can be hooded or not, and the hoods, can be plain or themed to, will snap fastenings or Velcro on the front to fasten them against the elements. So the can be customised to each audience and customers. If it goes well I can buy more fabrics and keep on going.


Should I make children's or adults though?
                  As it is leftover fabrics and I do not plan on keeping any back. Please leave me your thoughts and ideas.

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CW: Two things - Fixing clothes and making hoods and capes?

C.W : The Onsie

Listed on my Facebook account, a friend and customer. He has made his own onsie before (a Pikachu), but he has had no time this time round, having work and studies to do.

I have made a toadadile onsie for him to go to a Pokémon-themed party.

The body and tail turned out great, but I made a hood/hat that looked a little scary to me. It wasn't meant to be, I will be making more hats with some luck very shortly. Animal themed, rather than Pokémon.

I will be making a block from the pattern he lent me, he doesn't like the pattern paper. So I'll be making a copy in card that he would prefer, and it would make it easier for him to use.

So all that is left - is to use all the spare fleece.

Oh I'm looking forward to a new project

Share any ideas x

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C.W : The Onsie

G.O. & C.W explained

Getting On and Changing Wardrobes











For separating the posts of life from those of fashion and other trends I am giving my posts a title, either G.O or C.W and sometimes both. To say they are about Getting On in life or Changing Wardrobes I know this won't be separating them into official categories but at least if you have no interest in either of the subjects you don't have to read them.


However I hope that separating them you might find something interesting or helpful.


Enjoy reading x

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G.O. & C.W explained