Lately..

So this week I saw my glazed tiles, considering this is the first time I had mono printed onto clay and glazed anything, I was pretty happy with the turnout, there were a few things I would have done differently but I'm glad I had quite a few samples to try out.

Here we used commercial (ready made) molds and porcelain slip, after the box had got leather hard I painted the outside with green slip. Next I mono printed a clown blowing into a trumpet and was quite happy with the turnout. After bisquing the box I glazed it with a gloss and put it in the kiln to be fired, I've actually re-fired my bottom of the box with platinum luster on the bottom, lets hope it works.

Yep, Thought I'd make my way to the scariest clown.

And here I also scratched away some words from my clay tiles, I filled some of the words with commercial stains mixed with water, I like the effect of them bleeding into the clay.

In Jewellery I also made a ring, I pre-made the embossed lace on the copper, but I wanted to make something out of the scraps, the lines reminded me of a lions maine or some kind of animals furr, so it was nicely fitting.

 I've also been experimenting with alot of layers in textiles so I wanted to express the same technique in metal, I tried wrapping very thin wire around a thicker piece to create a scribbily caterpillar shape, I really liked the effect and enjoyed making them but I thought they were very chunky so I decided to thin them down with first a mallet then a metal thinner. I find then quite interesting when I look close, may take these samples further.

 

Wedding Photography

So a few months ago my friend Samantha had asked me to be a photographer at her wedding, knowing I was a creative person and doing photography at college along with other subjects she asked me kindly if I could do it for free, I was a bit hesitant at first because I have a lot of uni work on but I thought it would be a nice break and a good day out, since I hadn't seen her in a while. I love photography, although I'm no professional I'd love this to stay as a hobby and help me with my work on my Applied Arts course a CCAD.
Anyway here are a few of the photo's from the day.

The Driver was absolutely brilliant, he brought champers and disposable glasses for a bride and groom and was very flexible and friendly, I enjoyed the experience overall, it was quite stressful and worrying because I wanted the photo's to be perfect but the weather was defiantly on Samantha and Chris' side and the guests were brilliant(:

Dream-like world update

So on Tuesday we were encouraged to decorate our bays. We had a sneaky look at Textiles', their bays were a lot larger than ours but I do find I like to work in one spot and have grown to love the size and layout of my bay. I wanted to mix my inspiration up and try and create a space I go to for ideas, so this is what it currently looks like.

I really love this project and I'm trying to mix the Circus theme with my dreams, I want to create a TV-like box and create scenes, mixing objects or feelings with symbols and think about the meanings.

I have a few samples so far but I've been busy with doing Contextual work. I think this idea links in with Surrealism and the paintings I have in my research. 

Here I embroidered a Lion with a very colourful maine, the idea behind this came when I was looking into the old circus animals and I wanted to combine the clowns essence with the animals. This piece took a very long time, a few sittings but I was excited to see the turnout.

Here I thinned out copper and using pliers I manipulated it into a rose shape- this sample links in with a dream I had about elaborate makeup and the design on my face was huge roses with swirls but being late for work and thinking I couldn't go in like this so in the end I didn't go, ironically I was speaking a few days earlier about wanting to quit my job and not being able to wait until I can work in something I really love.I believe the meaning behind this was trying to standout and wanting to quit my  job because it doesn't satisfy my creative needs.

I will update with the ceramics pieces soon,  I glazed some mono prints earlier this week and can't wait to see how they turned out. It's the first time I  have mono-printed or glazed anything!

Inspiration for my Bay

My bay right now(:

All of my images are from this book..

The circus.

So for my second and last project this year I've decided to base my project around The Circus. I wanted to incoperate broken toys and the performing animals markings with keeping the word surealism in mind. Today my tutor was ill so I had a whole day to sit in my bay and buckle down drawing. In our liabry at CCAD there was a huge(really heavy!) book with beautiful photography of old performers in all their glory. I've forgotten the name of the book but luckily you can't take it out on loan, so I will have to go back and look again.

Hello there! If anyone would be so kind to contribute to my project for university, it's based around dreams and dream-like worlds - as well as me keeping my own dream diary I thought it would be nice to connect with others and see if there are any similarities- I have a dream book for deeper meanings- I find this theme very interesting and love reading through responses- this is private and confidential, no names are required, the more information the better!
 http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/J32R9J3

Also if you're looking for new blogs to follow, check out my friends Jenni-Lou's - she makes some lovely handmade teddy bears!
http://jennilouappliedarts.blogspot.co.uk/

Origami Triangle Vessel.

So for my first project at CCAD we were given a brief to based off shapes, I was given a triangle. I found this super easy triangle Origami vessel and thought it was a great idea for your workshop, you could put beads or buttons, anything small that you need in front of you to work(:

http://www.origami-fun.com/origami-triangle-box.html

I thought these illustrations were helpful but I thought it would be nicer if I took some personal photo's,  I'm a visual learner- you tube videos are great for this if you're struggling with learning how to make something from written step-by-step instructions.

Grab a square piece of paper

Fold one corner on itself(symmetrically)

 Next fold either corner into the center of the triangle to create a square shape.

 Un-fold the corners the then fold the middle corner into the center.

Repeat this process until you have 3 sheets you're happy with.

Slip one corner under another so it aligns with the crease and repeat this with the last triangle

 To link them up repeat this process with the two loose corners of the triangles

Now you should have your origami triangle vessel, you can also go back and secure each attachment with glue or double sided tape.

Here I've just put some Willy Wonka gob stoppers in mine.

First post!

Hello there my name is Liane Blewitt, I've recently joined Blogger to post my work, inspiration,  design and anything I find interesting.

I'm a student and I attend CCAD (Cleveland College of Art and Design) in Hartlepool, I'm studying FdA Applied Arts and I'm currently on Level 4. 

I aspire to be a community artist one day and hopefully build my own business around hand crafted products. Besides been inspired by craft and amazing 3D work(origami, ceramics, textiles and metal work) - I love illustration, photography drawing, graphics and painting.