Reflecting on my work

At the Victoria and Albert museum I was particular drawn to the Japanese section. Within this area was housed a large collection of objects, clothing and historical documents. Giving an insite of Japanese culture and lifestyle from thousands of years ago to modern times. I was particularly drawn to the textile section where on display were many beautiful examples of silk embroidered kimonos. One of the kimonos I took a photograph of was embroidered with a beautiful intricate design of a flower, which I have re-produced in my own interpretation. I think my drawing works well and I am pleased with the final outcome which was achieved using pencil sketching and then water colour paints. the stem of the flower was created using a metallic bronze acrylic paint. This was to interpret the gold thread which was used to embellish and embroider the silk of the kimono. This drawing was taken from a zoomed in section of the kimono which I found interesting.

An antique kimono on display at the V&A

My own interpretation of the image

The simple flower image could be reproduced to create a wallpaper or textile print. I have recently been researching William Morris, the designer influenced by nature and plant forms. His prints have inspired many designers and I feel looking at my image I have taken some inspiration from his previous work.

One of the most repulsive but intriguing rooms at Tatton Park contained the trophy wall. Many animals heads and furs are dawned the wall with their cold glass eyes this is my interoperation of one of those animals. As I feel I am not a confident drawer I decided to do a very basic black and white image of the head, first using pencil to roughly sketch the outline and later adding black marker pen ands fine liner to complete the drawing. It is a basic print but I feel it is an abstract version of the original image. Weirdly the eyes give a cold stare as the original heads on the wall.

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