Subterranean - Sketchbook Work

I haven't posted in a long time, been very busy with 2nd year projects so my next few posts will be a huge insight in my previous projects.

Subterranean
In this project we were given a list of themes to choose from and my chosen theme was subterranean, our final outcome was two-three garment fronts. I decided to look at designers such as Basso and Brooke, and look closely at rock layers and natural substances. Here are some photographs of my sketchbook work:

 Basso and Brooke - Fall 12/13

 I to a great liking to the naturally formed stalactites in caves.

 Small sketches, inspired from Basso and Brooke collection.

Various drawing techniques and medias. Drawing from rock layers & stalactites. 

Mark making using black fine liner, pencil and a black sharpy pen. Drawn from a photograph I took of an interesting rock I found. 

 I also decided to look at another natural form, icebergs  I didn't find them interesting so decided to look at them whilst melting. This gave a more interesting feel, here are some drawings.

After I was happy with the amount of drawing I started some development. I started to join various different motifs to produce a completely new one and this was the outcome. 

SIP&SWAP AT F6.STUDIOS

As I was saying I am currently doing my work experience at F6.Studios. I have just finished working on three different poster designs for the company promoting a Sip&Swap night which is an event on the 5th October 2012 at F6.Studios. You bring any good quality clothes that you no longer want or need. Swap for new to you items. 

Here is some more information on the upcoming event and some examples of the posters I produced using my own photographs. Editing and placement on Photoshop;

HOPE YOU'S CAN ALL MAKE IT :)

Work Placement

I am currently doing my work placement at F6.Studios which is based in Commercial Union House on Pilgrim Street, Newcastle. F6.Studios is a creative community for designers and makers in Newcastle. I am helping work on some exciting upcoming events. Check out their blog to see some of the great events they offer; http://f6studios.blogspot.co.uk/

Pattern Magic - Tomoko Nakamichi

This is my latest buy from Amazon 'Pattern Magic', a cult pattern-cutting book from Japan by Tomoko Nakamichi. inspiration taken from nature, geometric shapes, and from the street, this book gives the joy of making and sculpting clothes. It gives you step-by-step instructions to different fabric manipulations. I am looking forward to experimenting!! 

Maurizio Anzeri Exhibition

 I visited a Maurizio Anzeri Exhibition at The Baltic not so long ago. He uses various materials in his work, and his main starting point is the human body. The exhibition was Anzeri's first solo exhibition in the UK, bringing together a group of his recent work that combines found photographs and embroidery. Here are some photographs of his work I took at the exhibition;

Gothic Drawings

Here are some drawings taken from my sketchbook. These drawings were from my Gothic theme, with the outcome of the Gothic style wearable art.

Charcoal Drawing of skull

Acrylic Painting of skull using a stick for a rough outcome, which i feel makes it more Gothic

Pencil line drawing of skull and roses

Acrylic Painting of rose using white paint on black card

Mark Making using Biro pen of an old Gothic key

Kate Usher Wallpaper - Final Designs

These are my 3 final designs that I decided to use as my final outcomes for the Kate Usher project.