Daisy Hemmings- Talking Pattern

Reflection:

To begin the ‘Talking Pattern’ task, I looked back at my drawings from the previous task to find inspiration. I began by working digitally using Procreate and duplicated my drawings. I then arranged them to create interesting patterns. I enjoy the pattern using my lavender drawing, as the images fit together to create a chevron pattern. This has inspired many knit ideas for me.

I wanted to experiment more with repeat pattern for this task, duplicating and rotating shapes to create unique compositions. I did this by working both digitally and traditionally using different mediums (fine liners, paint, paint pens and biro). I feel that my pattern of paint tubes was the most successful, as the pattern is simple yet bold. I was able to visualise ideas for how I would develop this pattern into a knit outcome, which I found exciting. 

I enjoyed combing different drawings together to create patterns. The pattern inspired by the wall art at Tate Britain, the mural at Serpentine Gallery and the sign in Camden is my favourite. I created this by making a stencil using shapes inspired by my drawings, and rotated it ninety degrees clockwise each time. I then used fine liners and paint pens to add further detail. 

To conclude, this task has helped me feel more confident when creating patterns from my existing drawings. I have found new ways to create patterns which I will be using for future projects. To develop, I would have liked to incorporate a wider range of mediums into this task (e.g. yarn and collage to show further texture in the drawings), however I am pleased with my outcomes.