Final design idea

Latex development

To see whether the tissue paper is still necessary I have created samples of latex and ink combined. The issue I faced was that the ink bled out into the latex even when partially dry. Because I want clear mark making and line I have decided to keep the tissue paper.

Final idea development

For this development I wanted to explore the use of variation in line.

Latex development

Latex development

To see if the latex and tissue paper technique would work in my final piece I created an A3 size experiment that has been very successful.

Latex development

This piece was supposed to be a flat image but then became stuck together. I like this mistake because it shows an interesting new quality to the latex.

Latex experiment

This experiment was successful because it combines a skin-like distorted material with distorted form. I feel like this really expresses my theme in a less obvious and more interesting.

Layer experiment

Here I have combined my tissue paper layering with Mehretu's quality of line and form.

Response to Julie Mehretu

Colour experiment responding to Julie Mehretu

Response to Julie Mehretu

In this piece I have experimented with the effects different quality of line has when combined.

Tissue paper drawings

By combining my tissue paper drawings in a spiral composition I have created an image that draws you to a central point.

Tissue paper drawings on board

Here I have experimented with composition to create depth.

Etching and painting onto board experiment

Line drawing on tissue paper

Whilst making paper for earlier experiments I realised a link between the fragility of the paper that I was using and fragility of a person living in fear. This realisation caused me to experiment with tissue paper and delicate line drawings.

Exploring composition

I jotted down ideas in my notebook looking at how line and composition effects my imagery.

Egon Schiele line response in pen

Egon Schiele response with handmade paper

Egon Schiele response with handmade paper

The texture and slight pigment to this experiment give the girl a slightly distorted and moody appearance.

Colour experiment in watercolour and pen

I found this experiment to be successful but not for my theme. The colours are calming which makes them the antithesis of what I want to use.

Colour experiment in pen and ink

The aspect of this experiment I find most successful is the erratic splashes of colour.

Colour experiments in ink and pen

Personality(colour) is trapped by darkness.

Egon Schiele response using primary imagery

Firstly I only responded in line alone. I find this piece successful because of the protective posture combined with distorted line.

Images from my imagination

These images have inspired me to respond to Egon Schiele because of their distorted line.

Images of fear from my imagination

This is another image of fear showing vulnerability through human form.

Images of fear from my imagination

I see this image as showing vulnerability from the posture and positioning of the man. I think this work will push me to look at human form and how that can represent fear.

Marta Lech response in oil pastels

Marta Lech response in oil pastels

I chose to experiment with oil pastels to recreate the harsh line that I previously used in a primary response.

Marta Lech response in watercolour

Marta Lech response in watercolour

Marta Lech response in watercolour

Marta Lech's work has inspired me to look at abstraction and what effect that has on the ambiance of my work.

Experimental response to the work of Harry Ally

These experiments pushed me to find new ways of creating backgrounds.

Primary response in glue and ink

Primary response in ink

I experimented with ink to explore a 'stressed' feeling through my aggressive use of line.

Primary response in acrylic

This response allowed me to explore the effects of chiaroscuro.

Primary response in chalk pastels

Primary response in pen

This technique represents spiraling into 'darkness'... There is a strong link between fear and feeling out of control which is why I have chosen to represent it using erratic line.

Primary response in pencil