Well I'm going to say it...HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE. Welcome back to my super honest, shambolic blog of a 30-something, mum to one and student.
It's been a funny few dasy back to be honest-The course has seen some changes in staff and structure but as always I'm trying my best to embrace these changes and tackle them head on. I'll admit, Yes I've had a good moan and last Wednesday saw me in a full on breakdown, tears and snot (Huge Thank you to Mark my contextual studies tutor for being my rock!) but I guess fear, coupled with the anxiety about change had manifested over the week and I had bottled most of it all up. I won't be doing that again and will really start to make an effort to discuss my fears or worries sooner rather than let them bring me down. Anyway..With that said and done, Overall I've been having a bit of fun too.
I've been embracing my inner Pollock in the studio and creating galaxy-like, paint splatter pieces of art for our new brief titled-Opposition. I've made a little 7 second time-lapse video. Hit that play button! With my earphones in, listening to Euphoric dance music (I think the exact song was Synth and Strings) I was well away and In my element or should I say..In my own world. Music really helps me to focus and also gives me inspiration. I kind of let myself go to the music. These creations are all part of my design development and will go toward the inspiration for my final curated garment piece, which is going to be a sweatshirt of some description.
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| Splatter away! |
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| Releasing my inner Pollock |
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| Close up of paint splatter-added salt to give extra dimension |
There is one thing that really did put a smile on my face this week and that was attending my first ever life drawing class. I was so nervous because A) I can't draw B) I was going to see a naked penis in a room full of other students and C) What If I burst out laughing...Well I didn't laugh and I saw a penis and My drawing is getting better. I really enjoyed myself, despite being very nervous and I was more nervous of everyone seeing my shit drawing, I can't wait to go back again. I struggle with body proportions when doing my fashion illustrations so I'm hoping that the life drawing is going to help me with this and to understand the body and body shapes a bit more,whilst improving my skill overall.
I've also been able to include my own photography as whilst away for New Year I photographed The Milky Way, These images has proven to be great primary sources and Im hoping to further develop one of the images for a possible print. You can head on over to my page here and check out my astro images and If I've still got your attention..I hope so then please check out a new venture I've started with my buddies..We have set up the official #igersblackcountry instagram account. Here's a link to our page on facebook. Read all about it and perhaps see you on Instagram.
Abi xxxx
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