Recently we have had some classes in paper engineering. I have really enjoyed these and have produced some fantastic yet simple pieces. I love these because of the bright colours and geometrical patterns.
This folded paper work is great to photograph – showing how the shadows show the 3D form. This is particularly effective because of how this means they appear to create different patterns when seen from different angles.
Some of these techniques are very simple yet very effective.
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Textures and Triangles
I’ve recently been responding to my 50 words and 50 images mostly in 2D which is different for me but I’m really enjoying it. Soon I will be translating these into ideas and samples in 3D.
I started these investigations by drawing elements of some of the images I chose.
I then started working with the word Windows.
I cut shapes out of paper to use as windows to reveal my drawings behind them.
I did more of these using photocopies of other experiments I have done on this project. I am particularly keen on working with textures and triangles.
These last samples I have displayed on my own handmade paper which I made in a workshop near the beginning of this project.
Paper Spoons
My first post of 2014! Sorry I took my time.
These are some paper spoons I made a while ago.
This first one I wove and glued so that it curved.
After this I decided to focus more on the handles as I felt for me there were more possibilities for this. I used ideas from my previous paper and plastics experimentations with a combined geometrical flower/leaf theme.
This week I am hoping to develop these designs into plastic.
First Semester Over!
As my first semester is over it’s about time I did another post! (It’s all gone so fast!!)
This is my desk set up for my formative assessment of all my work so far. I’m please to say my feedback was very good.
Paper and Plastic
Here is a closer look at some of my favourite experiments I have done in paper and plastic.
As you can see I like geometric shapes. I have experimented with combining this with natural forms which interest me.
I have then developed this geometric flower from paper to plastic. The effect is completely different!
My Workspace
I have been a student at Hereford College of Arts for 6 weeks now (which makes me realise how little time I have spent on this blog recently) so I think it is about time I posted some photos of my workspace in the Uni.
As you can see I have decorated the walls with postcards and business cards from artists who inspire me and also some of my own work.
I also have my experimental work from our workshop introductions. So far I have done mark making, paper construction, ceramics, plastics, small metals, textiles and wood.
I am pleased to say I am really enjoying my course so far.
Home for the Weekend!
I am back in Swansea for weekend! Yay!
Seeing my parents, grandparents and my sister!
Also means I get to use the scanner too so here is some stuff I wanted to post a while back.
Carew Castle
Induction day is tomorrow!! Getting nervous! I’m excited too though.
Anyway, moving back into the house in Hereford and meeting another of my housemates has distracted me from doing any more posts, so I’m finally posting these drawings I did a while back of Carew Castle.
Trees
I have drawn three different trees in three different medias.
I have used pencil, charcoal and ink to capture different characteristics of the trees (the trees were not completely bare of leaves I just find the branches much more interesting).
Pencil shows the complexity of the branches,
Charcoal emphasises the texture of the bark
and using ink was a fantastic way to capture how the tree has grown due to the wind.
Dead Plant
It’s almost time.
A week Monday I will be starting as a student at Hereford College of Arts. Scary!
Having said that I have already moved in to my house in Hereford and met two of the other students I will be living with. I spent a few days there recently and really enjoyed. I will be going back on the 26th giving me a few days to settle in again before starting my course.
Before starting the course we have been asked to fill a sketchbook, drawing from life and experimenting in different medias.
I have a particular liking for ink.
