Self Discovery

So why is it that a week off leaves me feeling relaxed about the tasks ahead but as soon as monday morning comes after said week I feel unsure of all my decisions. It's not through lack of work as I feel I have put in a lot of hours it is this feeling that I am still on the right path. This journey I am on is a roller coaster of emotions. My biggest distraction and responsibility is to my children I love spending time with them they make my life a complete joy but I am determined to do my absolute best in my final year. 
Life is inspiring and everywhere there is something to grab my attention it's not always in the obvious places like museums, exhibitions and trips to the city. Sometimes my best ideas come to me in the middle of the night by something I have seen in my day to day life with my children and then it processes in the night hours. All I need is my notebook and pen by my bed and I can empty my ideas to make room for more. So back I go today I'm revving up my engines fully charged to fulfil my expectations.

Working into my Sketchbook

Starting out, all my research is so important for the beginning of a collection. Everything has to come from somewhere, luckily I feel I have plenty and am able to start drawing. Even though this process is totally enjoyable I can't wait until it all starts making sense. I'm using graph paper to show a more graphic repeat and more painterly patterns to give a looser feel setting these next to each other to try and create something new.

Graph paper to achieve a graphic repeat.

Using different objects to create an effective pattern.

Dissertation

One of the projects this year is to write 6,000 words in a dissertation. My subject seemed  quite easy to choose because of the current story that has unfolded concerning John Galliano. I always look forward to the Dior collections because of the talent of Galliano, but now he has left the business after being disgraced in a Paris bar. This is my starting point but what is my title?

Dries Van Noten Love love love

Love this collection from Dries Van Noten S/S 2012 inspiring my collection wish I had made it.

Starting Back 3rd Year

Well I'm back into it, work work work. Its all about my ideas which is great. Taking all the things I've learnt in the last 4 years. My inspirations are vorticists, bauhaus, and a bit of art deco so far, but this could increase. This picture is of Edward Wadsworth, Yorkshire Village 1914. These pictures are inspiring my print ideas and also construction shapes.