Screen Printing!

Print test on white fabric - the colours were much more vivid here!

Final t-shirt! 

David Hughes + Jim Dine

Simon was showing us the work of David Hughes and Jim Dine today, as we were working on our drawings of our objects.

Hughes' style is simplistic, but very effective; along with his composition. I love how he concentrates on certain aspects of the piece, such as the bison's head, and keeps the rest of the piece simple. The creme paper makes a huge difference to the style too.

I love the brush detail of the paint brushes in the first Jim Dine image, also his use of negative space really is brilliantly effective.

Screen Printing Design

Shining twins in progress

These are the shining twins before and after the background shading, i had trouble getting the perspective right on the pictures on the wall so i had to tippex them out, which ruined it a bit.

Charles Dana Gibson

Gibson was a big influence for my final pen and ink drawing of the twins from the shining. I used his technique of sideway lines for shading on the figures, and in the background. 

Michael Hunter

This is a multiplicity photograph by Michael Hunter, which is supposed to represent the last supper, quite impressive!

Cool examples of Multiplicity Photography - Twins

Twins photos

I thought this would be a good idea, i have tried to re create relationships between twins, by editing two photos of me together

My shoe photographs.

Middle Ages Footwear.

The Middle Ages were a bit strange when it came to footwear...

The fashion that came in, was an incredibly long toe.

"Pointed toes are hardly odd, but the fact that they became hugely exaggerated is. The toe gradually became longer and longer to the point of absurdity for some were so long it was difficult to walk.  Some even attached small bells to the end to indicate they were interested in a little flirtation.  Bells.  Flirtation. Surely you saw the connection? Maybe that’s where the whole “footsie” thing started?"   www.headoverheelshistory.com

The Designer's Marketplace - Middlesborough

On Saturday 2nd December, me and Jake went through to Middlesborough for the Designer's Marketplace.. http://www.designersmarketplace.org.uk/

We met some amazing Illustrator's and Designers, such as...

The brilliant Mr Luke Dixon.. http://dukelixon.co.uk/

Who kindly let me photograph him...

Here's some of his work.. unfortunately i couldn't afford any of his prints!

Another one of my favourites was a lady called Kim Tillyer, who was more fabric and craft associated.

She also let me photograph her, under protest!

www.witchmountain.co.uk

I thought her work was absolutely beautiful, and would have spent my whole overdraft on her stuff if i could!! 

Her handmade necklaces were my favourite! 

And this is where i spent most my money... Lucy Farfort!

http://lucyshappyplace.com/portfolio2.html

Her work consists of very bright and beautiful illustrations, which definitely stood out amongst the rest!

She was incredibly friendly too, and we chatted to her for ages, she was also very interested in what we were up too on the course, and which parts we enjoyed best!

Here's what i bought from her!

Some examples of her work..

There was many other artists and designers there, 

http://elliotandtutu.com/

abirdinthehanddesign.co.uk

www.boreal.org.uk

www.jessicahogarth.com 

www.theparlor.co.uk

www.jamiejoseffry.com

www.phzzz.co.uk

www.etsy.com/shop/thecurioustreehouse

www.jonaspinalldesign.co.uk

Overall, i really enjoyed the Design Marketplace! It was definitely worth 3 hours on the train!