I had watched the brief TED Talk by Dustin Yellin as part of the Textile Student Book Group. I was…
Experimental Use of Line-Continuing Exploration of Line for Textile Work Ongoing Learning from Artwork-Links & Connections Made
The use of line with black marker pen has been freeing and has loosened up my approach to making art.…
Further experimentation using a range of printmaking processes including heat transfer techniques and mixed imagery as influenced by Dawn Dupree, Textile Artist
Given the onset of Coronavirus, social distancing and staying at home during my time away from work… I recognised the…
Experimentation using colour and shape with cotton, linen, and wool in tapestry weaving to illustrate the beauty of fragility in nature as influenced by Michael Crompton, Weaver
Michael Crompton, tapestry weaver incorporates colour, shape, and narrative into his tapestries to tell a story which I do. His…
Further experimentation using a range of screen printing processes including stencilling techniques and mixed imagery as influenced by Joanna Kinnersly-Taylor, Textile Artist
Joanna Kinnersly-Taylor, printed textile artist and designer works from her studio in Glasgow. Her practice embraces a wide range of…
Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad-Austin Kleon A Timely Read
This has been a timely moment to read Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad…
Shinto Shrine and Buddhist Temple Seal Stamps in Japan Shuin (朱印) or Goshuincho (御朱印帳)
During a recent visit to Japan I became enthralled by Shinto Shrine and Buddhist Temple Seal Stamps. While relishing visiting…
OCA Textiles 3: Personal Specialism Assignment One- Response to Formative Tutor Feedback
On reviewing the feedback, I appreciated the acknowledgement from the tutor of just how much work I had put into…
OCA Textiles 3: Research Assignment Two- Response to Formative Tutor Feedback
2.1 Responding to context: This feedback was particularly helpful right from the outset. I am so used to referencing other…
Confessions of a Thug: Pakiveli Hardeep Pandhal 25th January- 22nd March 2020 Tramway, Glasgow
Confessions of a Thug: Pakiveli is a multimedia exhibition which is best appreciated in the flesh. On Sunday 16th February…