DESIGNING A PATTERN FOR A CLOTH

Recently in my school work, I was introduced into the world of textiles. My first foray was to produce an A4 size design with the theme: fertility.

Below are the following steps necessary in producing the artwork.

STEP 1

The first step in producing any textile graphics work on paper is having prepared fermented colours readily available. Secondly one has to stretch the paper for the work(would make a post later on how to stretch)

STEP 2

Already having a theme, the next step was to create a design , that is, creating the unit for the design.

In creating my design, I made use of floral and the universal depiction of a woman carrying a baby. I create a flower about to bloom with a pregnant woman inside the confines of the flower.

STEP 3

After having my design, I then decided on the kind of pattern I want to use for my design; half drop, slide, full drop etc. I used half drop and slide

STEP 4
The design is then repeated in each boxes all over the paper. This is done by tracing.

STEP 5

The next step now is to start laying the colours. The colour scheme for this design is achromatic (black and white)

STEP 6
After successfully laying the colours, the last step is to frame the design.. For my design, I frame it black and white.

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Currently a student at the University studying art as one of my specialization. Art. Poems. Books. Life