Art work: Mimi Spirits by Thompson Nganjmirra - Mimi spirits are nonphysical beings who have been present and active since Creation and are attributed to the Kunwinjku people, of Kakadu. This blog has been developed to display my work for the City and Guild Level III Certificate in Embroidery with Sian Martin of Distant Stitch and other interesting photos of Australia and inspirations from my travels around the world.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Module 2 Chapter Two - Cross Stitch
Finished sample, threads used silk, cotton, cotton perle, wool
Work in progress. Some challenges - shading the threads using different weight and types of thread involved planning and trial and error
Worksheet showing different ideas for shading patterns.
Module 2 Chapter One - The Study of Tone
White pastel, pencil on black paper showing different patterns and use of pastel to demonstrated tonal shading.
Above: White media on black paper - left to right: Acrylic sponged, 1", round sponge, small 1/2" sponge, painted brush strokes, watercolour paint.
Black media on white paper - left to right - Acrylic paint brushed, chisel sponge, pastel using side, torn newspaper strips, thick texta (felt pen)
Above: good example of tonal changes using different shades and pressure.
Inspiration and ideas for tonal effects, above, black and white still life in thick oils.
Illustrations of tone from sophisticated drawings realistic and abstract and simple photograph of the sea.
Contrasting effects of tone and colour with the same image.
Module 2 Introduction - Birds
Feathers, black and white, line markings enlarged
Black and white and colour photos for comparison
Descriptive words: spotted, soft, feathery, squawking, sharp, mottled, layered, alert, noisy, flying, perched, Christmas dinner, plumes, tribal,
Module 2 Introduction - Turtles
Descriptive words: round, geometric, slow, symmetrical, cumbersome, gentle, hard, radiating, grooved, bell, scaly, soft body,
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Module 2 - Wild Animals
Giraffe: Blotchy, stripy, spotty, patterned, smooth, soft, fluffy, hairy
Tiger:
Cat like, stripy, furry, cuddly, aggressive, predator, claws, staring, watchful, tough, mouth, fangs, fear, fast, jungle, strong, roar, growl, rug, hunting, powerful, regal, majestic, woolly, runner, pounce, tear, awe inspiring, bite, chew,
Zebra:
Gentle, striped, grass, Africa, jungle, radiating stripes, timid, prancing, dancing, watchful, grazing, rugs, bristled mane,