textile design
You can see influences from the mood board here - squash blossoms, vines and leaves, and squash skin patterns in the far background. Do you also see the squash silhouettes?
In a few weeks it will be easier to take it all in, once the color gouache is done.
Cheers!
Jasper & Love Earrings: http://etsy.me/2lgkqVS
Top: http://bit.ly/2ltvh0X
Cardigan: http://bit.ly/2kI99vp
Jacket: http://bit.ly/2kHXIE2
Scarf: http://bit.ly/2m5HR38
Skirt: http://bit.ly/2lsytJS
Belt: http://bit.ly/2lU2RxK
Clutch: http://bit.ly/2lsKe3c
Shoes: http://bit.ly/2kHRlRm
As you may have noticed, I get a lot of joy from progress in life. Starting new projects, seeing results, learning new things, trying challenges, etc. To the point that it can be hard to take a break - if I'm not careful, I work all day then come home and keep plugging away at my constant to-do list. (I like lists, so it's not as bad as it sounds.) So it takes work to remind myself to do something else - follow a passion that isn't one of my Etsy shops, explore something new without looking for a way to implement it, just play.
So tonight started out that way - a little window shopping on Thredup. (Shameless plug: use my referral link! http://www.thredup.com/r/EY5DX4) They're an online resale store, which means they're a great way to save money on quality clothes while feeling eco-friendly. Woohoo! As I was browsing, I drifted into thinking about fashion and putting together color palettes and patterns... and decided to create some ideas of my own for pinterest.
Then - then I realized I could center these outfits around my online jewelry shop, Jasper & Love. (Ok, so it turned into a work-related activity - but give me a little credit, I started in an innocent place.)
So - I'm launching my new pinterest board today! Tell me what you think :)
Cheers,
Charity
Subway platform - BEFORE
One of my goals for this year is to become comfortable with both Photoshop and Illustrator, so I hope to have many more posts like this - with much improved technique - as the months roll by. I was struck by the LOVELY rust on the subway platform today, and snapped a pic about five seconds before my phone died. (Poor thing.) So I've spent some time playing with the palette and composition in Photoshop.
Subway platform - AFTER # 1
I think this is strong, but hard to digest in areas. Does your eye rest? Does it have a clear journey, or just bounce around? This is a good start, but it's not making a clear statement.
Subway platform - AFTER #2
Ahhhh... Am I right? This is digestible, but not boring. The overlays give structure, without eliminating the textures we had before, which allows it to keep the depth. I would use this palette for housewares (soup bowls!) or as a pillow case design.
