Lucidpress

As the project needed to be put on the website, i created a flip book on Lucidpress to help in the pagination design.

Here it is the simple process i used.

2D final outcome

This were my 4 final outcomes, i am very happy with the process but i realized later that i should had done everything digitally because the lines are not perfect, neither symetrical because of the way the photo was taken and put in the computer.

It was a very satisfying all the process and gave me the opportunity to explore more the Digital program, that it is something i will need to develop. 

2D process

After drawing and painting, i decided put on the program krita and try to put the patterns with best definition and colour. That was a challenge because i didn't had any way to scan for the computer, what i did was take a picture and change the light, shadows and saturation.

I used the digital table and pen to help the process. 

3D piece development

 For my 3D project i am exploring the ancient china dyeing technique where i will use one of the natural pigments that was used very often (Turmeric).

Why turmeric ? 

I choose the yellow colour because represents one of the most used colour by the emperor in China, being often used to decorate royal palaces, altars and temples. Being yellow an imperial colour in traditional Chinese colour symbolism (already referred in previous blog posts), also represents the late summer season, power, royalty and prosperity. Yellow represents the earth in traditional chinese culture. 

My intention with this dyeing it is not just dye all the piece but also explore and experiment a traditional tie dyeing technique used in the old days.

Tie dyeing was already used 1000 years ago (3rd to 4th century) , known as “skein tie” in the ancient time, being a traditional textile dyeing technique in the Southwest China, i decided bring to my project that essence and try reproduce the techniques that were used. It is possible to create flowers, plants, birds, mammals, fish, insects, folk characters and symbols, most of which are wishes for auspiciousness and good luck. The 1,000 or more tie-dye designs also reflect Bai history, culture, customs and aesthetic preferences. Having both decorative and practical applications, tie-dyed fabric is fashioned into both clothing and items of interior decor.

Photo credit: Yunnanadventure.com

Reference

The Skull and Sword. 2021. Tie-Dye History and Its Uses in Various Cultures | The Skull and Sword. [online] Available at: <https://www.theskullandsword.com/tie-dye-history-and-its-uses/> [Accessed 31 August 2021].

Elbe Textiles. 2021. Dye-ries: Yellow. [online] Available at: <https://elbetextiles.com.au/blogs/news/dye-ries-part-1-yellow> [Accessed 31 August 2021].

2D patterns final outcome 1

After choosing the final patterns, i painted with water colour pencils and golden paint.

I decided to do by hand the final painting to explore the materials i had and the next step will be put the drawings on Krita to improve the quality and the colours.

All the patterns have the same colour palette and they are the final outcome by representing the prototype of fabric patterns based on Ancient and traditional Chinese fashion. 

2D pattern development sketches

After do my research about the Chinese patterns and symbolism (previous blog posts), i sketched 5 different patterns where i will colour and put them on my 4 designs as a represent of the fabric details and/or patterns. 

I drew 5 but i will use 4 of them, the last image is the one that i will not probably use.

2D and 3D outcomes restructuring

 For my 3D piece i am currently creating some patterns and with that i will dye with natural pigment a t-shirt and do a simple embroidery with the pattern that i chose (always inspired with the colours and symbology of The ancient Chinese culture/ using traditional dyeing techniques with the "traditional" embroidery techniques).

My 2D project will be the designs that i was already creating for my collection but it will be just 4 outcomes and mix it with the patterns as a link for the 3D outcome.