Random Inspiration.

So as i was coming home from taking my Dad to the gym one of the cars had frosted up. The patterns in the ice caught my eye, theyre so pretty. But what struck me was the pattern was similar on different parts of the car... Which made me think does every rain drop contain the same pattern to create this effect.

Dear Diary Continued..

Pages from my Diary/Journal.
Lovely Sophie Rose Stewart and her sweetheart Eric <3

Dear Diary...

For my next project of 'make do and mend' i have been looking at diaries or journals, (some from the 1930's), to inspire how i would like to present my research. I love how antique some of them look or how textile based they are. 

Modern Masters Overview

With this project i feel i got really stuck into researching the deep details surrounding the image. My research took me on a journey through looking at ancient Greek theatre, doors, poems, partially religion, fairytales, gothic revival, japanese lolita and different illustrators, artists, designers and photographers. I learnt things which i never thought id even think about researching, like doors and what they represent and meaning behind them.

I think my final image represents the original image well, as all my research links to the photograph and explains why i have used a certain thing or changed a certain aspect. The image turned out better than i expected considering i had to take into account the weather for the photoshoot and the timei had to do it. I couldnt let my model stand in the freezing cold for 30 minutes so i stuck to a time limit of 5 minutes and had blankets prepared for the muddy ground.

Techniques which i used in this project were the use of photoshop and phtoography. I had to take the photo myself and then learn how to use photshop to edit it to the right style and lighting i needed.

I was self motivated in this project because i got really involved with the research even though some parts of it were unbelievably difficult to research, so i looked for an alternative like recording an interview with an art student.

My organisation could have been a lot better with this project but i managed to cope with certain personal set backs which may have affected my overall project. I did enjoy this project though because it was different to previous projects i have done. I could have either styled the photshoot or done what i did and created a garment. This gave me a taster of how my future could steer, seeing my garments being advertised on an album cover or magazine cover etc.

Photoshoot

I decided to go with my first instinct of the location for my photoshoot. All in all it went really well and i believe that i got the image i was after. The image i chose i edited using photo shop to give it the same lighting effects as the original album cover.

I chose this image because it shows the main part of the gate and also the expression on my models face shows vulnerability and innocence.

This is my finished edited photo. When i was photoshopping it i used mainly the healing tool to get rid of the chains and creases in her dress. i then played around with the lighting contrasts and brightness. To get one side darker i added a gradient layer on top of the photo and decreased the transparency.

The original album cover.

Road Trip

As part of my research and sampling i went on a trip to find suitable places for my photo shoot. I felt that this gate would be a suitable contestant because its quite tall and Gothic but also its open so my model would be able to interact with the gate. The only downfall is the gate was covered inn sign posts and was on a busy road when i visited.

Throughout this project i always had a certain place in my mind for the photo shoot. This gate has never been open when I've past it. It's perfect for the scenery because its a huge gate, extremely intricate, surrounded by trees and has got a rusty feel to it.

Lastly i thought as an alternative to a Gothic gate would be to look at churches. The door has the detail framing it aswel and is easily accessible. I think i want something with a more fairytale and mysterious feel to it though.

Background Sketches

This background illustration was done in water colours and is based on the original image of  'the open door' album cover. I think trying to recreate this scene would be difficult as its not often you find an intricate Gothic European styled door.

In this illustration i have used chalks, its based around a tall black metal gate, it could be simple or intricate. I think finding this scenery would be a lot easier to achieve.