MODULE 1 - CHAPTER 1
Distant Stitch - Module 1 Chapter 1 - Embroidery Certificate
Mo1Ch1- a ::: Definitions
Mo1Ch1- b ::: Cross Photographs
Mo1Ch1- c ::: Cross Graphite Rubbings
Mo1Ch1- d ::: Line Drawings / Magazine Clippings
Mo1Ch1- e ::: Colour Wheel
::: DT - MoCh1- a - Definitions
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Definition : Cross acc to Wikipedia
- a mark, object, or figure formed by two short intersecting lines or pieces (+ or ×)
- an upright post with a transverse bar, as used in antiquity for crucifixion.
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- for the purpose of this course
- any line that visibly crosses over another line
- an intersection of 2 ways, 2 lines
- can cross at any angle
- can cross at multiple layers
- can cross in increments repeated
- geometric grid cross formations
Brainstorm without References
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- Crucifix
- Crossroad
- Plus sign + Multiply
- Windmill
- Crossbar
- Cross Country
- Criss Cross
- Noughts and Crosses
- Level Crossing ( Train)
- Compass
- Clock
- Cross Stitch
Brainstorm with References
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- Maltese Cross
- Celtic Cross
- Crossed Arrows ( Symbol of Friendship - Native American)
- Crossed Pathways ( Symbol of Communication - Native American)
- Red Cross ( International Symbol of Medical Help Associations)
- Contextual Cross Meanings
- Crossbred ( taking 2 different animal or plant species and cross breeding = hybrid )
- To cross the line ( to overstep a mark)
- Midpoint Cross ( crosses indicating kisses at the end of correspondence)
- Midpoint Cross ( a mark of a person who cannot write to add a signature)
- A Cross Between ... ( signifying a mixture of 2 different things with inherent familiar qualities)
- Crossed Wires ( causing electrical interference, coll. meaning that a message got misunderstood)
- To cross off the list ( to indicate something has been achieved)
- Cross my Heart ( promising to tell the truth)
- To be cross ( to be ill tempered )
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DT - Embroidery Certificate Module 1 Chapter 1 a - Primary Research Definitions of Crosses
::: DT - MoCh1- b - Cross Photographs
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Pictures of Crosses - DT- Mo1Ch1 b / Image 1.0
- Taking
a walk around Hastings, noticing crosses, both used as architectural
design elements, spontaneous graffiti art or arising as a result of
whether influences
- location : Fieldtrip ,Hastings , U.K. Sept 2017
- material : iphone camera
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Pictures of Crosses - DT- Mo1Ch1 - b / Image 1.1
- This
wall featured a large array of graffiti symbols, seemingly with no
particular narrative or message, at least that I could easily identify. I
searched out the various cross symbols and noticed the spontaneous line
mark-making and liveliness of the individual crosses
- location : Fieldtrip ,Hastings , U.K. Sept 2017
- material : iphone camera
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Pictures of Crosses - DT- Mo1Ch1 - b / Image 1.2
- Crosses
arranged on architectural grid lines seem to be prevalent everywhere.
Here some cross designs found on metal ground covers window frames and
architectural railings.
- location : Fieldtrip ,Hastings , U.K. Sept 2017
- material : iphone camera
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Pictures of Crosses - DT- Mo1Ch1- b / Image 1.3
- During
a mooch around an antique stop I noticed cross design elements used on
ceramics, textiles, both printed and woven and an old radio speaker .
- location : Fieldtrip ,Hastings , U.K. Sept 2017
- material : iphone camera
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Pictures of Crosses - DT- Mo1Ch1 - b / Image 1.4
- at
the museum of Art in Hastings , one of the halls featured these
imposing stained glass windows. What interested me was the architectural
use of the window construction against the design feature of the
stained glass itself. Utilizing the light and shadow play during
different parts of the day, the dark cross of the actual window frame
construction is visible when viewed from far enough away and displays a
large christian cross in the background of the cross grid pattern
featured on the stained glass design itself.
- location : Fieldtrip , Museum of Art, Hastings , U.K. Sept 2017
- material : iphone camera
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Pictures of Crosses - DT- Mo1Ch1 b / Image 1.5
- these
examples were found in the exhibit featuring the story if the life of "
Grey Owl" , an Englishman who hailed from Hastings in the UK but chose
to emigrate to Canada age 17 and live life as a " Native American"
would. He was particularly active in native conservation with especial
focus on the protection of beavers.
- lots
of cross motifs are found in native American bead embroidery, many
suggest the elements of the land, fire, water, air and earth as well as
crossroads and pathways in the four directions, north, south, east and
west. The symbol of two linear geometric shapes or lines shapes
overlapping lends itself well to represent many of these concepts
- location : Fieldtrip , Museum of Art, Hastings , U.K. Sept 2017
- material : iphone camera
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Pictures of Crosses - DT - Mo1Ch1 - b / Image 1.5 a
Pictures of Crosses - DT - Mo1Ch1 - b / Image 1.5 b
Pictures of Crosses - DT - Mo1Ch1 - b / Image 1.5 c
Pictures of Crosses - DT - Mo1Ch1 - b / Image 1.5d
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===> you can view more Samples of Native American bead embroidery from my Fieldtrips
Native American Bead Embroidery from the Museum of Art Hastings
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Pictures of Crosses - Mo1Ch1 - a / Image Collection 2
Pictures of Crosses - Dt Mo1Ch1 - b / Image Collection 2.0
- I
choose to start by randomly grouping cross images together, as I know
with my way of working I find a mix more satisfying than a predictable
sorting . Letting my eye drift from cross to cross more ideas start
floating in rather than ponder and get distracted by their story and
individual associations
- I tired sorting them later into particular categories as instructed, those images can be seen in the line drawings section
- I
printed all of these image collections out, added them to my notebook
and lablled all the place where i took the photos as a reference.
Pictures of Crosses - DT - Mo1Ch1 - b / Image Collection 2.1
- I experimented
with removing all colour from my reference images as I find it often
distracts me from seeing the actual shapes and relationships of the
lines to each other
- I
find working with black and white images more inspiring, relying just
on contrast of tonal values without the additional consideration for
colour
Pictures of Crosses - DT - Mo1Ch1 - b / Image Collection 2.2
Pictures of Crosses - DT - Mo1Ch1 - b / Image Collection 2.3
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::: DT - MoCh1- c - Graphite Rubbings of Crosses
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Pictures of Crosses - DT - Mo1Ch1 - c / Image 2.2d
- In
the Art Museum in Hastings there is a room decorated with intricately
carved wooden panels. Many of them featured cross grids which I tried to
get rubbings off. Challenges presented themselves with the designs that
had only small raised areas and the rest at a lower elevation so the
rubbings were only partially successful. However I quite liked the
unpredictability of the design that emerged. I very much enjoy the
shadow effects and wondered how similar effects might be achieved with
textiles.
- location : Fieldtrip , Museum of Art, Hastings , U.K. Sept 2017
- material : iphone camera
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Pictures of Crosses - DT - Mo1Ch1 - c / Image 2.0 a
- this
design made me think of the close relations of crosses and stars ,
lines intersecting, aligning, repeating all suggesting a certain
symbolic communication depending on the viewers predisposed ideas of
what a star is defined as and what a cross is.
- Here
the peaks of the central flower design was the highest raised area and
prevented the lines underneath from rendering with the crayon I had used
. I am hoping to perhaps sketch this design to explore the different
pattern connections
- location : Fieldtrip , Museum of Art, Hastings , U.K. Sept 2017
- material : iphone camera
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Pictures of Crosses - DT - Mo1Ch1 - c / Image 2.0 b
Pictures of Crosses - DT - Mo1Ch1 - c / Image 2.0 c
Pictures of Crosses - DT - Mo1Ch1 - c / Image 2.1a
- This
image comes from a metal grate, or ventilation cover that was found on
the floor of the room. Having had a lot of footfall over the years and
interesting patina had built up
- When
making the rubbing I enjoyed the different textured lumps and bumps
that seem to give the design a much more lively character then perhaps a
flat polished metal surface would have.
- location : Fieldtrip , Museum of Art, Hastings , U.K. Sept 2017
- material : iphone camera
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Pictures of Crosses - DT - Mo1Ch1 - c / Image 2.1 b
Pictures of Crosses - DT - Mo1Ch1 - c / Image 2.1 c
Pictures of Crosses - DT - Mo1Ch1 - c / Image 2.2a
- location : Fieldtrip , Museum of Art, Hastings , U.K. Sept 2017
- material : iphone camera
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Pictures of Crosses - DT - Mo1Ch1 - c / Image 2.2 b
Pictures of Crosses - DT - Mo1Ch1 - c / Image 2.2 c
Pictures of Crosses - DT - Mo1Ch1 - c / Image 2.3 a
- location : Fieldtrip , Museum of Art, Hastings , U.K. Sept 2017
- material : iphone camera
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Pictures of Crosses - DT - Mo1Ch1 - c / Image 2.3 b
Pictures of Crosses - DT - Mo1Ch1 - c / Image 2.3 c
Picture of Cross - DT - Mo1Ch1 - c / Image 2.4 a
- location : Fieldtrip , Museum of Art, Hastings , U.K. Sept 2017
- material : iphone camera
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Picture of Cross - DT - Mo1Ch1 - c / Image 2.4 b
Picture of Cross - DT - Mo1Ch1 - c / Image 2.4 c
- I
particularly liked the " puffed out" shadow effect that the graphite
rubbing resulted in on the cross design. Perhaps the particular edge of
the crayon I was using rendered it in this way.
- I imagine using a hand-applique technique with a padded insert on a soft woven fabric could well be used to represent this idea
Picture of Cross - DT - Mo1Ch1 - c / Image 2.4d
- I found a tomb during a visit to the textile exhibition at the Garden Museum , and the tombstone had a metal edged cross engraved into it. It was of a small enough size to be able to take a rubbing from it
- some side decorations had a cross grid which also provided a crayon rubbing opportunity. Having decided that my complimentary colour scheme is going to include an orangish hue, I chose an orange crayon for a different effect from graphite
Materials: graphite crayon , sketchbook paper
Cost : £1 in materials, entry to museum free
::: DT - MoCh1- d - Line Drawings of Crosses
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- I have decided to include the reference images for some of my favourite crosses here again so I can keep track of them
Line Drawings of Crosses - DT- Mo1Ch1- d - Image 1.0
- This exhibit shows an early 19th century " Fox and Geese" gameboard
made out of wood . It is similarly played to chinese chequers , except
here a fox chases 13 geese.
- The cross design caught my eye as its geometrical nature holds
within itself a multitude of different cross design elements as well as
forming a larger cross of the whole gameboard
- location : Fieldtrip , Museum of Art, Hastings , U.K. Sept 2017
- material : wood
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Line Drawings of Crosses - DT- Mo1Ch1- d - Image 1.1
- some initial pencil sketches letting the game-board cross designs
act as a starting point whilst not holding on to its entirety but rather
letting myself play with the concept idea
Line Drawings of Crosses - DT- Mo1Ch1- d - Image 1.2
- using my hand-dyed fabrics and embroidery floss to explore the basic
elements for the smaller cross which is made up initially of a set of 9
dots
- using simple french knots in single strand thread on cotton and linen cloth, then reverse applique a contrasting cloth window
- I enjoy the " arising" nature achieved when simply cutting an
opening and hand applique it into place without wanting to achieve
perfect symmetry.
- To me the unpredictable nature of the end result is an essential part of my work which I am keen to preserve as much a possible.
Line Drawings of Crosses - DT- Mo1Ch1- d - Image 2.0
- Noticing the cross designs in the railings of St Leonards on Sea's pier
- interlocking crosses can be broken down into various parts and re-arranged to create different types of cross formations
- sketchbook explorations using a loose pen and ink approach to not
get bogged down into not much detail but instead keep a free flow of
movement
- location : Fieldtrip , St Leonard on Sea , U.K. Sept 2017
- material : pen and ink in sketchbook
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Line Drawings of Cross - DT- Mo1Ch1- d - Image 2.2
Line Drawings of Cross - DT- Mo1Ch1- d - Image 2.1
- I noticed on my walk within St Leonard's on Sea various similar
wrought iron railing designs featuring cross bars, wondering whether the
style of architecture was prevalent at a certain time and many building
constructions aligned with the same design features
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Line Drawings of Cross - DT- Mo1Ch1- d - Image 3.0
- responding to the photograph of the graffity wall that I had taken on my fieldtrip
- noticing the cross formations in a loose spontaneous hand added to a rough surface wooden wall
- using an ink marker pen I sketched various varieties of crosses ,
taking the lead from the initial inspiration but letting the flow
develop on its own
- I liked the different line qualities and angles that produced lively crosses that seem to take on a symbolic nature
- when arranged in a line they cross symbols seemed to me like a coded
ancient language of sorts, which led me to think about the origin of
language on the whole, and how symbolic communication is thought to have
been the precursor
- further thoughts on how differently the word or meaning " cross " is used in general language
- to cross over - into a next life
- to cross yourself - in protection
- to cross out - a mistake
- to cross out - a tally
- to cross your heart - to tell the truth
- location : Fieldtrip , St Leonard on Sea , U.K. Sept 2017
- material : pen and ink in sketchbook
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Line Drawings of Cross - DT- Mo1Ch1- d - Image 3.1
Line Drawings of Cross - DT- Mo1Ch1- d - Image 4.0
Line Drawings of Cross - DT- Mo1Ch1- d - Image 4.2
- I noticed this artefact when visiting the upper galleries of the
museum which hosted a collection of items intended for various games.
This is labelled as a " Swimming Paddle" circa 1880 and said to be
belonging to a Jack Merrifield. The wooden paddle holds a leather
"glove" type holder which is laced to fit the recipients foot. I believe
this is meant to be a forerunner of swimming flippers.
- I noticed the lace mechanism and the criss cross design that is used
to tighten the string, I used this as a starting point for my sketches
- location : Fieldtrip , Hastings, Museum of Art , U.K. Sept 2017
- material :leather and wood
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Line Drawings of Cross - DT- Mo1Ch1- d - Image 4.1
Line Drawings of Cross - DT- Mo1Ch1- d - Image 4.3
- I chance arrangement of my sewing pins inspired me to create a more
obvious pattern resembling the lacing holes, at first I tired it on a
sewing cushion but the material was too soft and the needles kept
bending around , second I tried some styrofoam sheet which fared much
better in stabilising the needles whilst I wound the thread around them
Line Drawings of Cross - DT- Mo1Ch1- d - Image 4.4
- by winding the thread around the needles I aimed to create a loose
image of movable threads that perhaps symbolise the constant movement of
lacing... loose and tight ... each thread at a different tension
- on a second strip I stitched a simple line stitch , fastening the
cross with a counter-cross stitch in the middle and indicating the holes
by means of french knots... the plant dyed fabric frayed a little at
the end which I liked as a way of indicating an opening
Line Drawings of Cross - DT- Mo1Ch1- d - Image 4.5
- a close up of the fixing of the individual cross partitions .. I
carefully angled the needle underneath the cloth but above the styrofoam
base to secure the cross corners in place
Line Drawings of Cross - DT- Mo1Ch1- d - Image 4.6
- the final cross lace stitched in place
- I enjoy these mini textile sketches that elaborate on the sketchbook
sketches and let me explore different kinds of responses to an
inspiration
- textile line sketches sometimes lead me to view a design differently, appreciating its construction more
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Line Drawings of Cross - DT- Mo1Ch1- d - Image 5.0
- this
image caught my eye in the Native American exhibit featuring ceramic
works. It is a canteen from the Sikyatki ( acc to wikipedia :
Sikyátki
is an archeological site and former Hopi village spanning 40,000 to
60,000 square metres (430,000 to 650,000 sq ft) on the eastern side of
First Mesa )
- The
simple split cross design evoked a very individual narrative open to
the viewers interpretation. I wondered what kind of distinct story it
once told and whether it had long lost its meaning or understanding.
Symbolic communication however seems to hold a universal appeal and
interpretation for me.
- location : Fieldtrip , Hastings, Museum of Art , U.K. Sept 2017
- material : clay
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Line Drawings of Cross - DT- Mo1Ch1- d - Image 5.1
- initial sketches of the inner design with a focus on the cross design elements
Line Drawings of Cross - DT- Mo1Ch1- d - Image 5.2
- the simplicity of the cross design contrasted to perhaps more
elaborate and decorative cross elements ... Does simplicity hold a more
definite meaning or does embellishment serve to underline a narrative ?
Line Drawings of Cross - DT- Mo1Ch1- d - Image 5.3
- I isolated the inner cross design and attempted a very loose
interpretation of the cross design, taking care not to loose the
spontaneous nature of the markmaking on clay
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Line Drawings of Cross - DT- Mo1Ch1- d - Image 6.0
- 6.0 SYMBOLIC - Crosses that carry a symbolic meaning
- the next task I set myself was to find magazine clippings which had
images of crosses that were not necessarily obvious at first glance
- here a crossword ...
- and the idea of
- " crossing pathways" ...
- " X marks the spots " ...
- " crossing of lines " ...
- " missing crosses " " ...
- " follow the cross ==> directions " ...
- location : Studio at Home, October 2017
- material : magazine clippings, pen and ink, glue
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Line Drawings of Cross - DT- Mo1Ch1- d - Image 6.1
- 6.1 CONTEXTUAL / IMPLIED - Crosses that carry imply a meaning in a given context
- in these cross images I liked the ideas of
- " edges "
- " borders"
- " contrasts "
- " crossing over"
- " crossing the line"
Line Drawings of Cross - DT- Mo1Ch1- d - Image 6.2
- 6.2 DECORATIVE / ARTY - Cross Images that serve a decorative purpose
- sometimes the lines are blurred as to when an image is purely decorative or purely functional or even a mixture of both
- in these cross pictures I like the idea of
- " focal points " ...
- " geometrical cross suggestions of structure " ...
- " bold linear visuals that are familiar " ..
Line Drawings of Cross - DT- Mo1Ch1- d - Image 6.3
- 6.3 Pattern Repeat - Cross Images that are created due to a repeating pattern design
- particularly within textiles certain design elements are repeated,
placed next to each other in various linear formations... these
placements often result in crossing's over
- these images suggest ideas of
- " interlocking " ..
- " continuation " ...
- " predictability " ...
- " stability " ...
- " calm " ...
Line Drawings of Cross - DT- Mo1Ch1- d - Image 6.4
- 6.4 CONSTRUCTIONAL - Crosses that are used to offer stability within a design
- here I focussed on a series of images where different design lines intersected to form crosses as a result of it
- these images suggest , within the context of looking at crosses, the following to me
- " stability " ...
- " integrity " ...
- " balance " ...
- " strength " ...
Line Drawings of Cross - DT- Mo1Ch1- d - Image 6.5
Line Drawings Design Sheet
- having hang up a variety of the cross images from my research on my walls , I took a sheet of white paper and let the designs inspire me
- mostly adhering to the cross designs as they presented themselves,
simplifying where I deemed it necessary, expanding where an idea
translated itself
- location : Studio at Home , October 2017
- material : pen and ink in sketchbook
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Time spent : 16 hours
cost: £ 6 ( sketchbook and inkpen , cotton thread , scrap of linen )
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::: DT - MoCh1- e - Design a Colour Wheel
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Designing a colour wheel - DT - Mo1Ch1 - e
Designing a colour wheel - DT - Mo1Ch1 - e Image 1.0
- the next exercise of designing a colour wheel, using both a cool and
a warm version of the 3 primary colours yellow, red and blue
- for my example I chose lemon yellow/ochre, vermillion red/crimson and ultramarine blue/cerulean blue combinations
- different effects were accomplished by adding more or less pigment
to achieve harmonious colour values sitting adjacent to each other on
the wheel
Designing a colour wheel - DT - Mo1Ch1 - e Image 1.1
- my completed colour wheel
- I found it difficult to photograph the colour wheel properly, having
tried several methods I opted for a close up with a daylight bulb, but
still the individual variations do not properly show the clarity of
colour changes on the original
Designing a colour wheel - DT - Mo1Ch1 - e Image 1.2
- here my various practice and experiment sheets finding the right values of the colours
- I was pleased that after several pigment changes I came to a colour
option that was pleasing to me, and surprised what a change a cooler or
warmer addition could make to provide harmony
Designing a colour wheel - DT - Mo1Ch1 - e Image 1.3
- in addition to the original colour wheel shades and hues I
experimented with adding both the cool and warm version of the yellow
and red primary together before adding white and black ...
- in this way I discovered that when starting with a mixed tone of the
primary, both the cooler and the warmer version will add a different
dimension yet remain more complimentary than when starting off with a
single tone alone
- location : Studio at Home , October 2017
- material : gouache on watercolour paper and sketchbook pages
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Time spent : 3 hours
cost: £ 20 ( gouache set )
DT - Colour Wheel - Embroidery Certificate Module 1 Chapter 1 e
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Time Spent on Chapter 1 of Module 1
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MODULE 1 - CHAPTER 1
- Mo1Ch1- a ::: Definitions - 1 hour
- Mo1Ch1- b ::: Cross Photographs - 10 hours
- Mo1Ch1- c ::: Cross Graphite Rubbings - 1 hour
- Mo1Ch1- d ::: Line Drawings / Magazine Clippings - 16 hours
- Mo1Ch1- e ::: Colour Wheel - 3 hours
- Admin - Recording, Filing, Set up Blog & Blogging - 13 hours
Total Time spent : 45 hours
cost: £ 6 ( sketchbook and inkpen , cotton thread , scrap of linen )
£20 ( gouache set)
Observations on Chapter 1 of Module 1
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- it
took quite a while to sort out the administrative site of this chapter,
developing a recording system and a numbering system that make sense to
me and hopefully will make sense to my tutor
- I
needed to find a way to blog on the go as it were and was able to
locate an app on my phone with which to upload photos on the go. This
method allows me to keep track whilst travelling, and then being able to
fill in the missing bits once back at home on the laptop
- to
that effect I have also decided to blog each part of the chapter
separately, and then write a draft of an completed module blog entry at
the finished stages to make it easier for both my tutor and me. Keeping
regular interval blogs helps me to focus and feel a sense of
achievement, making a combined blog entry in order of assignment
hopefully makes it easier for my tutor to navigate.
- I am hoping the next chapter will be completed somewhat speedier once the system starts to become routine.
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