Black gel pen and coloured pencil.
I used acrylic paint and painted white felt to create a an ombre effect, then to further develop I then glued on purple thread and wire.
I started of by experimenting with paper to create the outline of the bubbles , I then decided to use a hot glue gun on top of a plastic sleeve and I cut some holes to create the bubble pattern.
Design development exploring bubbles in the sea and coral as body adornment
Consideration of placement of materials to create a body adornment. Fitness for purpose considered through fastening at neck or chest
A1 Mixed media study exploring combination of acrylic paint, metallic ink and wire Indian ink on paper
Simplification of fish to wire lines as a window hanging. Brooch created from simplified shapes taken from body of the fish. Mock up made with wire but would be produced in silver
Development of body adornment, exploring the movement of the flying fish as well as positions. Addition of pearls in various arrangements on wire
My family restaurant Wildings overlooks a very attractive and unspoilt Scottish harbour where you can see the “catch of the day” landed.
I used charcoal and acrylic and bleach and quink ink to create these sketches
Screen prints developing textile ideas for upholstered furniture and wallpaper
A1 Abstract fish with dripping paint taken into wallpaper and textile pattern. Foam board mock up of interior to visualise pattern in a space