Erin Petson

I recently discovered the work of Erin Petson, an illustrator who uses mixed media montage to create really ethereal, mysterious and magical drawings. I love the outcomes she produces and feel the techniques are really effective. I like her use of photocopying, smudging and layering and want to experiment with these techniques in my own drawing and visual research work.Her drawing is very free and loose and this is something I think my own drawing work would really benefit from.

enjoy! x

Brooke Roberts SS11

I recently discovered the work of Brooke Roberts, who's work i find really inspiring. Like myself her knits focus on fine yarns and transparency. I can't believe it's taken me so long to find out about her. The garments are absolutely amazing, and she even pairs one of her dresses up with socks, something I decided I really liked the idea of in my final project last year and that I want to explore further when designing, this year. These photos were sourced from http://www.brookeroberts.net/ss11.html.

Samples!

I've only just began sampling and after a long summer, getting back on the knitting horse has been a refreshing challenge. This year I really want to push myself to play with different yarns, gauges and scales and although these samples are relatively simple their the boost and the inspiration I needed to get my head back in the game...

More to come...

Final Year.... EEEEEEEK!

Ok, so 3rd year has just begun and I'm excited but also incredibly nervous. My research focuses on finding the unnoticed beauty in our surroundings and the environment we inhabit, the patterns and structures of the modern, and the organic disintegrating worn surfaces of the old. I took these photographs in a variety of places, including Malta, Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. These are a tiny fraction of the photos I'm using as inspiration but they capture the main focus, and are my favourite examples of beauty taken forgranted. I want to use the patterns, details and structures as inspiration and a starting point for my knitting.

Enjoy! x

                                      Under the railway bridge on stafford's Canal walk

                                      Footbridge over stafford canal

                                      Peeling paint - Stoke-on-Trent

                                       Blue Lagoon - Malta

                                      Characteristic Maltese flats in St.Julian's Bay

                                       Corner flat with Shutters - St Julian's Bay, Malta

                                 The Blue Lagoon - Malta

                                        Stunning doorway in Valetta, Malta

2nd Year Final Outcome..

I made this dress during my 2nd year of my textiles degree. I was inspired by fossilised corals and shells and their skeletal, structured and fragile qualities. This was the first full garment that I made and I'm really pleased with it, however it was supposed to be much shorter, and in future if i work with viscose I'll account for the fact it will stretch. 


Thankyou to my amazing flatmate Alice for modelling!! 


xx

Beach Love...

I found these editorials in the Fashion156 archive. Aren't they gorgeous? Loving the colour and pattern within the fabrics. This shoot makes me feel all summery, all we need now is some summer warmth! Friggin love the beach scene, miss my wee bonny coastline along Fife, the closest to here is miles... Role on summer! Can't wait for my trip to Malta! 

http://www.fashion156.com/fashion/womens/41/

Enjoy the pics!! xx

Fresh Start...

Ok so I haven't been on here in aaaaaaaaaaages!! The end of term was a bit hectic, and since then I've been organising placement, chillaxing a bit with some quality time with my boyfriend, and family, have been on a summer job hunt, and have had a small room clear out too!


But now I'm ready to get started again and this time I'm going to stay committed! I've spruced up the page with a fresh new look and I've sourced lots of inspiration and have promise I will post ALL my creations from the past year! I'm excited! Watch this space! 


In the mean time I'll leave you with this...

Final Garment!!

New development samples...

Some further developments playing around with colour and pattern, mainly on the domestic knitting machine...

Before It's Too Late...

On thursday I exhibited some of my work for this current project in a gallery at the Chinese Arts Centre in Manchester. The exhibition was organised by one of my flatmates, a fine art student at MMU and included work of 5 students in total, 3 fine art and 2 textiles including myself. I found the experience extremely worth while, and actually unexpectedly enjoyable, and feel I really benefitted from looking at my work crtically and getting it out into the open eye of the public...

Below are a selection of the photographs that I took of my work and the space...

Knitted Development Samples..

Well, I've been knit knit knitting and it's finally starting to pay off. Just one or two of my samples so far...