Page 15 - The Digital Cloth Issue 3
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When you select a textile design, you
                                                have over twenty varieties of fabric
                                                that the design can be printed onto,
                                                making it really easy to get the right
                                                weight and type of material for your
                                                chosen project.
                                                Sustainability is at the heart of the
                                                Spoonflower process, and less than a
                                                thimble full of water is used to print

                                                5 yards of fabric. Being able to combine
                                                offcuts with something new that has used
                                                sustainable manufacturing methods is
                                                quite satisfying.
                                                As an artist, we know inspiration is
                                                about finding someone or something that
                                                is inspiring and drives us to take
                                                action to create. Taking the time to
                                                explore and enjoy our local area is
                                                something husband, and I enjoy together,
                                                the fresh air, simple discoveries and

                                                an invaluable opportunity to gather and
                                                collect inspirational moments.


                                                These short discoveries not only
                                                influenced my first solo exhibition
                                                ‘Sunday Drives’ they also have an
                                                ongoing impact on my wellbeing, artworks
                                                and fabric collection. A camera and/or
                                                sketchbook accompany me on most

                                                explorations. With these tools, I
                                                capture images, sketch and record
                                                thoughts. A resource I can return to for
                                                research and inspiration.
                                                Texture, shape, colour and ‘out of
                                                place’ items caught my eye in our
                                                earlier explorations. Over time, I’ve
                                                dived more in-depth into the theme,
                                                taking a closer look and exploring
                                                different angles. My sketchbooks and
                                                digital library are filled with

                                                images of bark, trees, trunks, fallen
                                                logs, rocks, ants, flowers, leaves,
                                                insects, rusty items, canopies, foliage,
                                                feathers, seed pods...etc. And lots of
                                                skies inspired images.
                                                Natures’ diversity influences us in many
                                                ways, enjoy the moment and dare to
                                                wander without purpose or reason.
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