Parakeet Study, Oil Pastel on paper, 14 x 21 cm
Jewel Beetle Study, Oil Pastel on paper, 14 x 21 cm
Butterfly Wing Study, Oil Pastel on paper, 14 x 21 cm
Some of my first work in Unit 1 were studies of animals displayed in the Horniman Museum's Natural History Gallery. I chose to use oil pastels for these drawings as a way to experiment with a less familiar material.
I enjoyed the process of using oil pastels as they create interesting textures on the page and present bold, eye-catching colours which do well to represent these exotic animals.
Madagascar Tody, Silkscreen print on paper, 42 x 30 cm
Continuing on from my visit to the Horniman Museum I decided to create a silkscreen print of a Madagascar Tody bird that was displayed as part of the museums avian collection.
As I created this in my studio with handmade tools, the print has some inconsistencies - I would consider using the print workshop's facilities in the future. I also found that using multiple layers of strong colour disturbed the papers surface - i would consider using thicker paper for print work from now on.
Open pinecone sketch, Pen on recycled paper, 21 x 29 cm
Leaves sketch, Graphite pencil on paper, 21 x 30 cm
While investigating the natural world surrounding me, I sketched a pinecone and leafy plant that I viewed on a walk around my local nature reserve.
Rhinoceros Beetle 1, Spray paint on mountboard, 21 x 29.7 cm
Rhinoceros Beetle, Spray paint on recycled paper, 19.5 x 29cm
I was interested in continuing to experiment with print-making during Unit 1 so used spray paint to create two-tone prints of a Rhinoceros beetle.
Participating in paper-making workshops allowed me to consider what surfaces I could and should work on within my practice which is why I've decided to use both a smooth mountboard and more textured recycled paper for this prints.