Colour Blocks / Colour Palettes Now Available

I am just starting to add some of my colour palettes to my Redbubble and Society6 online shops.

The colour palettes are selections of five colours that I have collected from the environment (landscapes, flowers, plants, people, buildings etc).

Working with coloured pencils, I build up layers of marks to capture the hues I've chosen to include.

The first three I've added are:-

"Blues" Colour Palette #1

"Grapes in a Grey Bowl" Colour Palette #2

"Tulips" Colour Palette #3

I find it very addictive to find an inspiration source and to choose five colours to put together into a palette. The colouring of each colour block can take some time, since some colours require many layers of different colours blended together to achieve the correct hue.

My original palettes were drawn without ruled lines, but with white gaps between the colours (as in #1 and #2). I have now decided to make bigger and more even blocks without the white stripe (eg, #3). Not sure which I prefer!

The format works nicely on wall art, phone skins and notebooks, etc. Hope you like them!

Latest Projects ...

Following on from the abstract landscape I made with a prodded rag rug technique, I also made a hooked and needle punched version. This piece is made from repurposed textiles and mixed fibre yarn.

I sewed the piece to mount board, 'ready for framing'.  It is currently listed for sale in my Folksy shop.

Another small piece, inspired by colour palettes that I have collected on my travels... This piece was based on the colours found on an old, rusting, painted metal fence with bright green algae on it.

A painted, gouache version of the palette, set against an orange background (A3 size).

Version #1: fairly two-dimensional, matt felts with thick wool fabric (from a repurposed coat); made using the techniques of reverse appliqué and embroidery. Available in my Folksy shop.

Version #2: more three-dimensional appliqué, some with added embroidery. This piece is a bit more 'shiny' and features a variety of repurposed textiles. 

This piece is available from my Etsy shop.

Next, a piece based on some beach colours...