WEEK EIGHT - TEXTURES AND PATTERNS
Image 34
Title: Textures from Nature - Tree bark
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Technique: This photograph was taken using an IPhone 6, no flash, and edited in Lightroom.
Process: Exposure was lightened in the image as it was quite dark. The contrast and clarity levels were increased which emphasised the textures on the bark and also darkened the background to remove it from focus.
Reasoning: The bark was used to represent a texture from nature as the uncontrolled and random textures and lines represent how nature is unpredictable and organic. These elements create a beautiful contrast to the control of man-made textures. The editing used was purely to highlight these textures and to keep it simple and natural.
Reflection: The textures and lines in the bark really stand out and makes a successful image referencing nature. During editing, the tree was removed from the background and placed on a neutral back drop to experiment with how this difference would effect the image. As a result, the tree looked out of place, and looked fake and lost. Therefore, it remained in it's original context.
Image 35
Title: Man-made Texture - Plasterboard Ceiling
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Technique: This photograph was taken using an Olympus OM-D E-M1, no flash. IOS 200, f/stop 1, and edited in Lightroom.
Process: The photograph was taken from floor level, looking towards the ceiling. It was cropped into a smaller frame in order to zoom closer to the textures and patters on the plasterboard. Little editing was needed, as the main focus of the image was to highlight the texture, and any colour or additional features would have distracted from this. To enhance the image, slight alterations were made to the exposure and contrast levels.
Reasoning: This plasterboard ceiling was chosen to represent a man-made texture as it is different to the standard heavy and hard metals and concretes traditionally viewed as man-made. This texture shows how we can take inspiration from nature to replicate delicate and organic forms.
Reflection: When photographing, experimentation between flash and no flash was explored. Using flash created unwanted darkness and shadows, and therefore the chosen image had no flash, but was lightened digitally. Taking the photograph from a higher level and therefore closer to the ceiling would have exaggerated and highlighted the texture and may also have allowed more light and shadow play.
Image 36
Title: Texture created by you - Lace and Plaster
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Technique: This texture was created by dipping ribbons of lace into "plaster of paris" and setting in curved forms.
Process: To begin, long ribbons of lace were cut into manageable strips. The plaster mixture and water were mixed in a bowl. The strips of lace were dipped individually into the mixture and then moulded into place. They were held in place by hand until they set.
Reasoning: The inspiration for experimenting with these forms and materials came from research into exhibition spaces for a interior design project. Originally satin ribbon was used, however no texture was created. The edges and spaces in the lace allowed the plaster to attach itself in different thicknesses and ways, which has created the interesting texture above. The colour was kept white, as adding colour took away from the textural element.
Reflection: When the strips of lace were too long, they did not bend and curve into nice forms and became too heavy to set in desired place. The plaster was a good choice as it set quickly which allowed the above forms to be created. After experimenting with ribbon and smoother materials, it was clear that a material with various edges and thickness was needed to create an interesting image. However, photographing with an iPhone decreases the quality of the image. Using lighting could have created interesting light and shadow to emphasise the textures.
Image 37
Title: Mathematically created Pattern
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Technique: This pattern was created using a compass and ruler, and by following a step to step instruction video. It was coloured using felt tip pens of different thicknesses.
Process: SEE IMAGE BELOW
Reasoning: This pattern was chosen as the repetition and accuracy was seen as a challenge and if completed correctly would be very powerful. The use of black and white was chosen due to the availability of resources.
Reflection: The image has a really powerful effect on the eye and draws the attention of viewers. Some of the pencil marks were hard to remove, so it would have been better to place a layer of trace paper over the pencil work to colour and finish. Also, the border of the circle had to be decreased as some inaccuracy in line work meant that the pattern would have become irregular which would have ruined the pattern and illusion. However, this meant that the circle didn't have the illusion of curving at the edges/looking like a sphere. It would also be interesting to experiment with different colours for the pattern and the effect this would have.
Process:
1. Using a compass, a circle was created and then divided into 32 parts
2/3. To divide the circle, the exterior of the circle was marked using the compass at the same distance as the circle diameter. These markings divided the circle into sections. At each set of sections, the compass distance was reduced to the spaces created from the previous to further section the circle.
4. A larger circle was added to the exterior and and the smaller one removed. This was to give more space for creating the pattern, thus creating a bigger effect. The circle was further divided to allow a mid point to be found. This mid point was used to determine the size and placement of the inner circles.
5. Each line forming the 32 sections was used as a point to create an inner circle.
6. This was repeated around the whole circle to create the first part of the pattern.
7. A point was created where each of the circular lines meet in the middle. This allowed the rows of circles to be added.
8. The middle section was coloured and then each row was finished. To complete this, a 0.4 pen was used to outline the form. A 0.6 - 0.8 pen (depending on size) was then used to colour in the triangles. Once completed, the pencil lines were removed.
Image 38
Title: Pattern: From Nature
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Technique: This photograph was taken using an Iphone 6, no flash. Edited in Lightroom.
Process: This photograph was taken at midday, therefore utilising the natural light. Little editing was needed as the camera captured the colour, light and pattern of the leaf. The only editing involved a small amount of cropping and increase in exposure.
Reasoning: This image was chosen as the repetition and colour in the leaf represent a regular pattern from nature, that is organic and soft at the same time. The vibrancy of the leaf was extremely eye catching and therefore little editing was needed. Keeping this image as original as possible allowed to be be an accurate representation of nature.
Reflection: The colour in the image is very powerful and attractive. The contrast between the darker greens in the leaf and the bright yellow of the steam and veins highlights the pattern and repetition.
