Techniques

Marbled effect

I have been using a variety of techniques to create marbling and mineral style textures and surfaces. I 
have been experimenting in tie dying, discharge printing and mix media on different surfaces. One technique I learnt was from a 6 year old girl showing me her artistic skills, by watering down acrylic and blowing with a straw. however I finalised this by using water down screen print paste, a straw and a pencil to create a beautiful marble effect thats quick and easy! 

I have also been trying to re create crystals in texture and in different types of materials. I found heat manipulation was the most effective. By using PVC, iridescent glitter and foils I can create warped textures. By heat pressing synthetic based materials together you can create interesting patterns and distorted imagery.

I have also been experimenting with tie dye and mixing colours to achieve interesting  patterns and shapes. by using procion dyes to create pinks, teals and greens I can adapt colour through tie dying and double dying where I can mix an change the hues.To get maximum results I left the fabric in the lighter solution for longer (for example the pink) and then created a shallow bed in the darker dye to rest the material on top, allowing a little bit at the top to conceal its colour. 

CAD

drawing scanned into Photoshop and turned into base for screen

First I had to develop a screen to create images to print with, I took inspiration from one of the photos from my trip to the natural history museum. I drew the picture using a black ball point pen, however i didn't want just one style, I also wanted something a bit more abstract. by using a large paint brush and Indian ink I began to make small vigorous strokes onto card. 

After, I scanned both images onto CAD (Photoshop) and turned a threshold filter on to exaggerate the lines to make them bold and less grainy. however i did have to edit the contrast and brightness to allow a maximum capacity so it comes through well.

Heat manipulated PVC leather with iridescent foils,
screen printed using pink and metallic silver print paste and puff binder

those who inspire

D.U.R.A the mineral kingdom

Whilst doing some secondary research for my project for fiat, I discovered some wonderful artists that use minerals for inspiration. D.U.R.A is a contemporary abstract artist  who uses a mix media to create unusual and innovative takes on nature, I find the way they freely portray objects is very charismatic. Exaggerated bold colours creates a contrast in form, whilst highlighting the specific detail. another artist is Paul Juno who is extremely inspiring, he is a surrealist painter that mainly uses oil based paints however his agate paintings are brilliant. I admire his passion for the colour theory as his tones exceed to compliment each other in a corresponding and innovative way. These artists have really helped me to develop my work and look at minerals in a different way, I will hopefully be able to demonstrate a unique perspective in using a rang of styles to reinvent my inspiration. 

Paul juno Agate paintings

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Fiat 500

Initial inspiration for my project was based around my trip to the natural history museum. I gathered images of beautiful rocks, minerals and crystals that enlightened me with ideas for textures and colour. 

as you can see in the photo on the right side there are many different shades, hues, surface patterns and fine details. Whilst looking into the fiat 500 target market for their car internationally they are all about a positive brand identity and a clear message. What couldn't be more positive than mother nature herself and her own self sufficient sustainability.