Final Collection

I've been busy generating more images in the development of my final project. Recent techniques include mono and lino printing as well as some screen printing... 

Lino prints inspired by Hydrangea petals

Mono prints using feathers

Layered screen printing
Inspired by Eryngium heads

London Fashion Week

London Fashion Week, showing off the looks for Autumn/Winter 2013/14, is over. All the main designers showed off major collections. There were a number of highlights, such as, Burberry Prorsum with monochromatic animal prints punctuated with rich berry tones.

Vivienne Westwood also didn't disappoint. Clashing colours and gold accessories were contrasted with cartoon make-up.

My favourite has to be Julienne MacDonald. His return to LFW, with a stunning collection is a welcome one. His clothes were a mix of luxury and style. We saw intricate knits, shimmering gowns and cutwork detailing. Colours were luxurious with metallic and jewelled tones....simply divine. 

Julien MacDonald's AW13 collection @ LFW
Intricate metallic knits

Julien MacDonald's collection @ LFW
Stunning cutwork detail

Let the drawing commence....

And the designing begins....

Experimenting with different media. Charcoal, fine liner and water soluble pencils

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Beautiful seed pods 

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My final project begins in earnest....

Hi All, 

Now that my dissertation is out of the way, I can finally get on with my final project. 

My inspiration comes from the fragility of nature. Delicate flowers, skeletal leaves, frost, lichen and feathers will form the basis of my designs. I aim to indulge in a variety of techniques in the development of my collection. 

I've been busy doing primary research and have added a few of my favorite images. 

Hope you like them. 

Inspiration comes from the fragility of nature

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My design features on the Brintons blog - please see link above :-)

My floor and rug design on display at Interiors UK 2013 at the NEC Birmingham

My floor and rug design on display at Interiors UK 2013 at the NEC Birmingham 

Close up of my 'Clash' rug 

The chosen design being manufactured at Brintons carpets.

'Clash' rug design

'Clash' in collaboration with Global Color Research. 

This design was created in Illustrator and was inspired by encaustic tiles.

This design has been selected, and will feature at Interiors UK 2013 at the NEC