"Seasonal Change" 01

3 continuous line drawings that I've done for the new project, not brill quality as they are photos, but will scan more in soon.

An Inspiring Favourite

I know that Summer hasn't really materialised this year with all the rain, and the weather being slightly bi-polar but the other day I couldn't help but want it to be Winter, and felt quite happy it's not too far off. Not because I dislike Summer- I don't, I'm a bit of a sun worshipper, but Winter has to be my favourite season. I hate rain (those who know me would say that's an understatement) but I love frosty mornings and long dark nights.

Whilst thinking of an idea for my new brief for 3rd year; "Winter" was a reaccuring idea, however, since the theme does effectively have to last me a whole year I didn't want to restrict myself too much and limit myself with material. So, I shall be using nature (trees, birds, essential fruits/vegetables that define a season, flowers etc...) to explore all four seasons and obviously be using suitable colour to reflect each season.

Cushions.

The cushions I made for the "Architectural Animals" project.

Flowers

Some of my floral work, still bright & colourful, and quite abstract with the close ups. An assortment of stitch, cut work & paint.

"Loveboat"

Valentine's cards brief, inspired by a bag from a children's clothes shop in York called "The Owl & the Pussycat"

The V&A, London.

A selection of my favourites from the V&A fashion gallery. The dresses are from the 'Early Designers' theme ranging from 1850's to 1930's.

I love the Victorian-esque large bustles and all the layers that the dresses are made up of (particularly the skirt of the 1830'3 wedding dress) I find the complexity of the dresses intriguing, and by looking at them you just know they aren't going to be the most comfortable of outfits. The embroidary on the final dress is beautiful. I like how clean cut and immaculate they look,and equally how over the top they are.

They definitely appeal to my love for anything old & victorian.

A city to get lost in...

I love the old town feel of Edinburgh...

...the buildings are quaint, the paths are winding, the streets are full of history.

And it has a Castle <3