Evaluation

From my initial starting point of experimenting with mark making, collage and illustrative figures, my body of work has progressed with an apparent vision and concept. Generating a meaning and purpose in my work has become a defining ability in this project, as I have attempted to create a depth by using the silhouette of people as a way of representing coexistence. Therefore my project has revolved around inhabiting these figures in different environments, referring to the home and our interchanging landscape.

Continuously reviewing my ideas allowed me to decide what certain aspects of my work reflected the story I was trying to tell. Selecting the key elements, such as the miniature people, permitted me to go forward and experiment with various concepts that link with my theme. Combining imagery with welsh poetry added a personal sense to the project, making my very own connection between home and being able to coexist in new surroundings. 

I believe that this digital design made on photoshop represents the links between poetry, imagery and my concept in a creative way.

Looking into colour schemes and muted tones enabled me to represent my own colour palette with more accuracy and precision. This kind of research was helpful to understand which colours work best in order to create a design that relates to the overall mood and atmosphere of my work. The most beneficial aspect of this project has been learning how to use colour appropriately. Before doing this project I lacked confidence when working with colour, however I am now equipped with a broader understanding that will help me in future work.

Producing thumbnails of print collection sketch plans in my sketchbook benefited me immensely when it came to designing prints in the print room and with creating hand drawn designs. Experimenting with these compositions beforehand allowed me to work freely with a clear perception of what I wanted to achieve in mind. An example of my sketchbook work, seen below, was a key component in helping me to move my project forward, incorporating important print design understanding with fresh developing ideas.

            I believe that my weakest work in this project is my screen print designs. This is the aspect that I struggled with the most as my technical skills lack precision and tidiness. In order to improve on these required skills I used my independent time wisely by booking into the print room on Wednesdays, and going through the different printing techniques to strengthen my abilities and gain confidence, thus producing samples to be kept in my technical file. I found that hand painted monoprints was better suited to my style of working, the example below proves this statement as I was able to expand on my choice of motifs, and draw in a more painterly and expressive manner.

            Researching artists and designers assisted my practice as it helped me to engage in different print compositions, colour palettes and pattern ideas. Textile print artists such as Joanna Kinnersly-Taylor, Nigel Henderson and Eduardo Paolozzi inspired me to design more alternative print work, leaning towards conceptual and illustrative designs. Realising where my work could fit in terms of branding became visible towards the end of the project, gift ware being the more obvious option as my work could be imagined in products such as wrapping paper or notebook designs as it lends itself to a wide range of audience and age group.