Today I looked under my bed and pulled out a dusty portfolio. Inside I found a sketchbook of life drawings I did in New York back in 2008/09. I don’t think I’ve been to a class since then, maybe it’s time to start again…
In Sight: Patterns in the Snow
It’s been a snowy weekend here…
In Sight: fashion week sketches – 4
A few sketches from a show that inspired me…Nicole Fahri
In Sight: dancers in traditional Peruvian dress
Photos of dancers dressed in traditional costume in Arequipa…their waistcoats are beautifully embroidered…
Research: 3D Printed Textiles
3D printing is a hot topic at the moment. It’s a technology that has been around for over 20 years, but it is only until recently that it has been used in fashion and textiles. Bradley Rothenberg is an architect who is currently working on developing 3D printed textiles…
In Sight: Clam Shell from Kenya
I found this clam shell at my Grandparents house. It’s huge and I love the texture of it. They found it when they were living in Kenya. It holds a lot of sentimental value, and I love to hear little…
In Sight: Indian Screens
Another Sunday afternoon sketching in the V&A Museum. This time I was drawn to a display of Indian screens carved out of sandstone and marble. They reminded me of my trip to India I did a few years ago. Sure…