......Caravan after

This is a rough idea of how the caravan will look when it has been wrapped in my yoga design. The imagery will be a lot smaller in scale.

Caravan before....

This is the caravan i've bought on ebay.

Vehicle wrapping

The whole point of me doing my Masters was to delve deeper into the world of digital print so i've been looking into digitally printing onto vehicles, i first saw a demo of this at FESPA expo in Amsterdam in 2005, when a company was wrapping a mini in imagery of tulips.
I'm looking into getting a caravan wrapped, all will be revealed but am beginning to know far too much about caravans .

Open publication - Free publishing - More diy

Thank goodness it's Friday!

China blue baroque cushion

This is a 22inch cotton cushion cover, my baroque print and overdyed with china blue dye. Complete with piping AND a zip!

Clocks

Experimenting with applying my imagery to different surfaces.
My clocks were produced from my own photographs, converted to vector files and laser cut from 3mm acrylic sheet.
20 GBP each.

Hemp cushions

Digitally printed labels.


"3JD's" "Crossbird"
Both images have been digitally printed onto 60%Hemp/40%Ramie for an eco-friendly option.

Baroque and iron!

Such a mundane thankless task....ironing!
But with such a beautiful baroque design how could you resist?

My baroque fabric

Front of linen cushion.


Back!

This is the first of my baroque type fabrics made into cushions, the idea is to get the viewer to look closer, that there is more to see than meets the eye. Similar to us as complex human beings!
This design encompasses symbols and elements which hold huge significance in my life. Ie;
The beautiful female figure is my best friend who holds me up on a regular basis throughout my life. (My initials are in her hand), a sillouette of a Lily represents my gorgeous little granddaughter of the same name. The heart shaped grenade is a symbol for my favourite band Greenday. The list goes on but just see what else you can see.

Wrap around aprons

I am wishing to start producing wrap around aprons from gorgeous fabrics and am on the look out for a pattern similar to this dress....Any ideas?

Wallpaper From The 70's

Remembering back to going to stay at Grandad's house for holidays...the wallpaper in the spare bedroom was acid/ popculture type 1970's paper and if you stared long enough shapes and faces would begin to appear, quite trippy really.
This is the idea and inspiration for my baroque designs.

Have a look at the colour lovers blog for more inspiration.

Ironing board cover

Its not a great photo, but this ironing board cover costs £74.00 and has baroque type prints on it. I hate ironing clothes but would iron my beautiful fabrics on this no problem!

Sujati Banner

This is an idea of how the digitally printed banners i made for Sujati designs will look in situ.

Maddi Nicholson

Watch this short film about Maddi Nicholson (UK Artist) visiting the oldest steam powered mill in the world and then designs and constructs a textile birdhouse scructure/sculpture.

Modern Baroque

I came across this blog full of beautiful rooms decorated and furnished in contemporary baroque patterns.
www.livingpod.com/lifestyle/modern_baroque/

Barok n’ Roll Wallpaper by Emil Kozak

Designed by internationally acclaimed artist/skateboarder Emil Kozak, Barok n’ Roll wallpaperlooks cool at first glance but even better as you get up close to inspect the details. From a distance, Kozak’s design resembles your typical Baroque pattern. On careful inspection, however, you’ll see that each major detail in the design is unique.

This is what i am designing at the moment for the interiors of my playdens.

Knit and Crochet Club

In an attempt to get out more and stop hibernating i ventured into Knit club at Babahogs Cafe in Falmouth, held every Wednesday 7 - 10. Mum taught me to knit and crochet as a little girl and i have picked both of them up and put them back down again over my nearly 40 years of making and doing but i do prefer crocheting.
I bought a fantastic book that teaches loads of stitches and encourages you to create your own patterns called Beyond the square, Crochet Motifs by Edie Eckman
There are some fantastic websites that offer free crochet patterns
These are my recent creations.A lonely lovebird...i will make her a loverman
Experimenting with stitches and shapes
A snuggle blanket to crochet under.
Funky little crobot which i started when my daughter-in-law was pregnant with Lilly, finally finished!

Romantic Venice

I have just booked to go to Venice for 5 days with my wonderful man Eric. Flying from Bristol on the Monday, staying at the Rialto hotel on the Grand Canal. Can't wait....must remember wellies!

Damask, Rococco and Baroque research