Textiles and Natural Dyes

                                                                                                               Professional Images  Ocean Flowers Dimensions: 35.7 in (w) x 55 in (h) Materials: recycled canvas, cotton fringe Procreate and Adobe Illustrator were used to create and tile the final design. In Process Images

Professional Images Sunset Daydreams Dimensions: 26 in (w) x 24.5 in (h) Materials: primary tufting cloth, wool yarn, carpet adhesive, cotton fabric, hot glue Artist Statement: This piece is a true representative of trial and error. Prior to this piece I have never used a tufting machine before, so it was something completely new to me. I had to try different techniques and amounts of pressure numerous times until I found what works best. This tufted rug explores ideas about the tropics and feelings of wanderlust. I will be traveling to a small island on the outskirts of Panama called Bocas Del Toro this summer for a month to do a work exchange at a hostel. This piece is a connection to my anticipation for my upcoming experiences and adventures and what I hope they consists of - sunshines, waves, the jungle, and maybe a couple rainbows if I'm lucky. The work conveys emotions related to the strong pull I have always felt to live somewhere tropical and somewhat remote.  In Process Im

Professional Images Dimensions: 15 in (w) x 59 in (h) Reflection Statement: My first idea for this project was to thrift white fabric and use natural dyes to make patterns on the fabric. I was going to use that as the outside pattern of the board bag, but I did not have any luck finding the right type of white fabric at any thrift stores. Then I found a couple yards of this beautiful silk fabric and textured cotton. The shades of orange and blue worked perfect together. So, my idea developed and I decided to use those fabrics instead for my sustainable board bag since I could not find any thick white fabric. It ended up working out wonderfully. If I were to carry out this project a second time, I would try to find a new source for a sustainable waterproof material to go on the inside of the bag - since I never got a response. It would make the bag more functional and durable. Overall, the functionality of the bag is successful, the synch at the bottom holds the board in tight and the r