A Butterfly Journal

FINALS

2010-03-23T10:13:00.000-07:00

Here are 4 of my final collection. I am trying to incorporate modern brights with a vintage theme, to create an innovative and flowing collection. Only 8 more to go!

Progression

2010-02-23T00:23:00.000-08:00

I have now moved onto development having finally finished all of my visual research. Here are some examples of my drawings

Grandma and Grandad

2010-01-04T04:53:00.000-08:00

I came across these pictures whilst clearing my Grans house out over Christmas, I never knew my Grandad so its nice to see some pictures of him. I love the black and white, it seems to hold more emotion. I'm starting to think about writing my final major project brief and would love to incorporate some of these pictures into my final project.

Finally over

2009-12-11T05:43:00.000-08:00

Well I have finally handed in all my work for my minor project, I am pleased with what I have done and hope that you all like it as well (but mainly the lecturers). But there is no rest for the wicked as we now have to start our major project as well as dissertation and organising our degree show. Its going to be a busy Christmas!

Clocks- time is ticking away!

2009-11-20T11:09:00.000-08:00

Here are some more of my final designs. Can't believe how quickly the hand in date is coming round, time really is ticking away!

Christmas is Coming!

2009-11-11T10:20:00.000-08:00

These are my Christmas Decorations I have made, I also have to produce packaging for these items for my Business pack for uni

Finally finals

2009-11-05T01:56:00.000-08:00

Below you can see some of final designs, so far I am working on five but need eight so am going to have to do some thinking. My ideas are based upon victoriana/coursages/vintage, hope this is reflected in my work. I enjoy working with paper to create new unusual shapes and add a different texture to my work.

2009-11-05T01:51:00.000-08:00

Developing

2009-10-22T01:57:00.000-07:00

I have now moved onto the development stage of my minor project, I am experimenting with fabrics and different techniques using leather, lace, plaster, embroidery and print. Its exciting to see my drawings become more interesting through print. I'm aiming to produce a collection of shirts, ties (experimenting with multi directional print) and maybe some samples, but this may change as my plans usually do.

White lace

2009-10-05T11:22:00.000-07:00

Just thought I'd share this lovely lace inspiration. I love, love, love this picture. The layers of delicate vintage lace even down tp the little booties.
http://allaboutpretty.typepad.com/psalm_104/

Elizabeth Williams

2009-10-05T10:42:00.000-07:00

Elizabeth Williams vintage styled jewellery is lovely especially the way they are displayed on little boxes or lined paper
http://www.elizabethwilliams.typepad.com/

Change Again

2009-10-02T08:08:00.000-07:00

I finally got my brief finished to a degree, and then my project takes another twisted turn in a roundabout way, but now I am excited about it which is a good thing. I am now working on a mood board to sort out all the ideas that I have floating about in my head.
ideas/inspiration-
the dandy or fop/ Victorian gentlemen
bits of cars and engines
old trinkets
pocket watches
steampunk
flying machines/ trains and trams

watch out for a mood board hopefully this weekend

2009-09-29T14:33:00.000-07:00

2009-09-29T14:25:00.000-07:00

Have been trying to write my project brief for uni, and got distracted looking at the gorgeous interior items on www.coxandcox.co.uk definatly worth a look. The Creative Diva section has the most adorable and unique items for anybody wanting to try their hand at the slighest bit of creativness. The bird stamps are definatly something I'll be putting on my wish list.

Some of my work so far

2009-09-28T06:03:00.000-07:00

Inspirational photos

2009-09-28T05:55:00.000-07:00

Inspirational photos

2009-09-24T08:17:00.000-07:00

Welcome!

2009-09-24T02:21:00.000-07:00

Welcome to my first blog, I have just started my third and final year at CCAD. Working on a concept journal over the holidays allowed me to put my ideas and thoughts down. I am currently working on my minor project, which I have chosen to do about the scrapyard. Looking at the piled up cars, depcrepid and falling apart, its sad to think of the memories linked with these items. Like memories being destroyed, the rust taking over that is both beautiful and destructive.