Light Shapes and marks

Some lines and marks made by the lights on the dancefloor

Reflective background

The multicolours that are thrown back at you from the reflective background is wonderful. Loads to work with here.

3D responses

These were some responses to my photographs that kick started the whole interest in Metalic colours and lighting effects on different materials

More layered paper

I think I could have cracked it. I got the desired effect i liked. The illumisous feel in the paint and the subtle colour coming through. I'm happy with this but will keep searching... There is loads I can do with this.

Leyered Paper 2

I had high hopes for this experiment. But the cut out shapes are just too small. They don't let enough effect through. Will keep trying.

Layered Paper

I loved the layered effect of the paper with the Colour underneath. The Colour is so striking. It reminds me of Middle Eastern Colours and shapes that you see in Architecture and looking out windows at the sky.

More Colour

After researching Philip Taaffe and his super work and a combination from Slavs and Tatars, Tate, london. I worked on a series of responses to colour on reflective surfaces.

Colour

Having fun with colour, Mark making is interesting. Opens up a new wave! I am trying to achieve a metallic look and colour response to these in paints are fun. Especially the vast amount of hints and hues. I could investigate this for a long time. Can you imagine trying to get all the colours from a disco ball down on paper. The Quality of the paint is a huge factor. I will do some quality control while experimenting..

3d

Got some lovely photos of several layers of colours piled up ontop of each other. Got in really close and the use of reflective silver paper paid off. Purples, Blues and wines shown out from the light on the green Blue and  Black mix.Could work away quite contentedly for a while with this. The challenge would be to get the same paint effect.

Take a look at Philip Taaffes work. I came across his on he IMMA website. They look amazing on the Gallery wall. I'll bet they'd live up to expectations up close. Philip, if your looking for someone to mind one of your large pieces, I'd make room in the Sitting room for it!!!!

Large it up

There is a super book in the Library called Vitamin 3D. Some great inspiration for large pieces. I really liked Mindy Shapero. Her use of Colours are right up this street.











Amazing images. They are much better up close. Check her out.

Lights, Camera, Action

Just when you think you are getting somewhere and have a plan in place. It all goes up in the air and off we go in a different direction. Back we go to the photos from the Roller Jam and dissect them. This could get interesting!

Out come the Black plastic bags, scissors, wire and shiny reflective materials, loads of playing with light to try and mix colours to get the right one. Will have to pay a visit to the haberdashery for some more supplies. If it all goes horribly wrong I could just use it to decorate the house for Halloween.

legs, legs and more legs

Loads of experimenting with wire, legs, boots, body profiles & textiles. Not keen on the outcome of the wire legs, but I am keen to do the legs in Paper. So far this has worked quite well. I can see it going in the direction that suits me. Waiting for it to dry currently so that I can round off the curves another bit.
will keep you posted.

Work Work Work

Monday was a good day. Loads to do and loads to catch up on, still swopping ideas from Dublin. A super talk about the fashion side of our course. Real hands on. Yippee.

Followed by a torrent of Workshops on Tuesday. Photoshop, Knitting, Weaving, felting, Ceramics and topped off by Print Making. Loads of ideas floating around again. All you need is an extra pair of hands.

Top that off with an essay list, this should liven us up for a while. Watch for the fireworks.

Bus to Dublin

A novel team building process. The funniest Bus trip to Dublin ever or should we say from Dublin. But the purpose of the trip was to check out the Dublin Contemporary Art Exhibit. Main base in Earlsfort Terrace, but we included loads of other venues also. I think the best by far was the Giant Squid on the top floor in Earlsfort Tce. The care and attention to detail on this piece was second to none. Paintings from each exhibit stood out for me. Some because they were very pleasant and some for other reasons. The Black and White Exhibit was up their as my second choice. Looking forward to our next outing..

Critical studies

Things are beginning to get interesting on the academic side. Loads of information regarding the history of Art over the past few weeks. A great introduction to the critical analysis of paintings. Bring it on.  This will be very helpful on the trip to Dublin.

Life Drawing

We had a great introduction to Life Drawing last Tuesday. Loads of hard work and watching closely. This was just what I needed to get out and record some very fast movements. I hope I'll do them justice. Watch out I could have charcoal and a sketch book in my hand next time your out exercising.

Wire Figures for animation

This direction will take a lot more care and attention. The family of figures is growing, so I will have a bit of sport with this. I could end up pulling my hair out when it comes to doing a series of stills. Will have to get a bucket load of patience!

photos of skating movement

There are more of these to see, and might work well if printed in a flicker book.

Gestural movement

I tried to capture some large quick drawings and  painting of a body moving while skating. I will look forward to the life drawing classes to pick up loads of hints for this.

Gestural movement of skating

I began to move on to the gestural movement of skating working in wire. A few different things came out of this which I will explore more. The distorted movement shapes in Light from the Roller Disco to start.

Follow on 3D

I thought the wire skate reminded me of the pink panther, without the colour. So I said I'd have a go at real 3D. I liked the idea of a truncated foot on wheels. I sought a foot that had a bit of information around the ankle to see would it be suitable to mould. Eventually I will make another, paint it and add manicured fake nails and then add on the wheels and the laces effect if required.