An interesting combination. I was challenged to paint something that was an impressionist, post-modern painting that was also an anime.
I managed to find an anime series that was described as post-modern by the likes of Serial Experiment Lain. I used one of the promotional images and painted it in a contemporary impressionist style.
Line art done for my resumè. Printed on parchment paper. Going to do full colour in watercolour and gouache. Going to experiment with various techniques.
There have been many rules about not sewing knit fabrics to woven ones. I have destroyed that rule in the name of comfort.
For this child's dress made from recycled material, don't believe the esthetics should interfere with comfort.
Some ribbons on the left and some patterns drafted on the right. Was intimidated by my giant pile of ribbons, wondering how I was going to sort them into aesthetically appealing colours. So, I used a visual marketing trick on myself:
When colours are in assorted into like colours, the appearance of variety increases.
I arranged them on a hook to the closest likeness to each of the primary colours. They look more approachable already. I just want to grab one and play with it!
Some concept drawings for my upcoming stall "upcycling". I am giving it a very bohemian look, as that's the kind of audience who are interested in recycled clothing. Strangely enough, when it comes to rough drafts I often feel most comfortable using BIRO pens.
They are just concepts at the moment. It will be interesting to see what becomes of them!
There's so much to read on those things before you get to the folio, so why not show them my talent where the written work is happening?
Works in progress.
I was asked to create a Cleopatra collar to match a white muslin dress with purple lining. It's made from leather and curtain block-out lining.
I can't wait to see the pictures of her wearing it!
