I went back to my heap and chose the ridges on the clam shell and the strong shape of the sea urchin spines for inspiration. I used a variety of brushes and wooden spatulas, daubed with acrylic paint to create a series of bold marks.
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| Page 144 |
Ultramarine, coeruleum blue and turquoise paint with exaggerated curves inspired by the outside of a clam shell, (A4).
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| Page 145 |
Bold marks in yellow, pink and white acrylic paint, using wide brush, plastic spatula and fan brush (A4).
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| Page 146 |
A repeat pattern with bold lines on a softer background.
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| Page 147 |
Page 147 and 148 show tiles of colour that could be adapted to scallop shapes to represent overlapping fish scales.
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| Page 148 |
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| Page 149 |
Spikes of colour on a turbulent background.
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| Page 150 |
Rearranged section of bold shapes.
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| Page 151 |
Repeat pattern of swirling shapes (edge of clam shell) could represent eddies on the surface of the sea. Good potential for turning into an embroidery.
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| Page 152 |
Close up of bold lines with thin strips superimposed to add texture. Potential for an embroidery.
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| Page 153 |
I cut a piece from a glossy magazine to break up the pattern, not very successful.
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| Page 154 |
Rough waters surrounding a calm patch of sea. Not very inspiring.
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| Page 155 |
Bubbles rising from the depths. Shapes smaller and lighter in colour near the surface. Potential for further development.
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| Page 156 |
Choppy seas or pyramid stitching?
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| Page 157 |
Incorporating the magazine strips above has enhanced the design. I love the colours although the adjoining lines are abrupt. This problem could be softened with blended stitching.
I like the repeating swirls on page 151 and the bubbles on page 155 the best. I think both of these designs would work well in stitch and are very much in keeping with my theme.
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| Presentation board for Chapter 11 |
