Continuous line drawing

Whilst experimenting with media and techniques in my project sketchbook, I created a minute continuous line drawing inspired by a  leaves bush. I like the freedom of the hand drawn expression which has come up a lot in my research for this project. I think this could work as a developed CAD repeat. 

Abstract patterns

I wanted to create something abstract incorporating patterns I have used before and leaf skeletons. I hand drew an abstract design of a leaf skeleton I had researched into, using brief outline shapes. This is a very heavy patterned design that I will develop into Photoshop adding blocks of colour, This would look good on jersey fabric for an end use t shirt.

Section from zig zag design

I originally hand drew sections of the zig zag and put it into repeat using Photoshop for an all over design. I added dots around the outline as dots are in my African inspired visual research. I played around with white and black outline but the white separated the design too much and the back made it stand. 

Geometric patterned circle

I collected inspiration for this by researching into Yinka Shonbibare designs, garments and pieces of art. I like the idea of putting patterns into motifs or shapes. I believe these have worked really well, and will looked good scanned into CAD and filled with block colour and repeated. 

Patterned leafs

I wanted to incorporate leafs and patterns together to develop my project. I hand drew the same sized leaf shapes and filled them in using patterns I have researched from my research file. I shall scan this onto Photoshop and using the fill tool I will add colours from my colour palette to create blocked bright colours. 

Abstract geometrics

I found real inspiration in the leaf skeleton photography that I discovered during my research, as the leaves displayed a structured pattern that I found pleasing to the eye. Instead of using the photographs however, I decided to hand draw with bold pens to create a more hand-made African feel.

Marble leaf structure

Using one of my nail varnish marbling pieces scanned into Photoshop, I created some abstract textured all-over prints. I really like the texture that the leaf skeleton creates and how the use of black really makes the motif pop.