Development Through Layering

The continuation of drawing is important to me this unit as it allows my ideas to constantly flow, and I find the process very relaxing, especially when faced with a busy environment in the studio. Throughout my development work I have realised that I really enjoy the slow, serendipitous process of cutwork. The method of cutting creates a calming emotion, similar to that experienced when faced with the shore line. After creating a numerous amount of cut samples, I have began to layer these together, looking at the patterns produced, which I will then go on to design with the Ethos software, in order to create my markings as a machine-embroidered design. The process of layering and scanning my images creates a development in my work, changing the original pieces into something more interesting to both look at and work with.