Another pattern from the Alhambra. This time taken from a ceramic dish. My interpretation ended up being not quite as sharp.
Seeing stars
Pattern from the Alhambra
Got hold of another book. 24 Patterns for Drawing the Alhambra, by Manual Martinez Vela. This was my first go.
8 fold pattern
Flushed with some success in my last endeavour, I tried an 8 fold design. From a different source this time.
Practising my watercolours
I'm still trying to get the hang of colouring. This time I used watercolours from a tube. I'm reasonably happy with the result but not quite there yet.
It has been a while…
I've been doing lots of geometric design but I've been less than happy with the results. This is my latest one, which came out a bit more to my liking!
Geometric designs and the RA Sketchclub
I discovered the RA Sketchclub during the pandemic, I discovered Islamic geometric design at the end of last year and I discovered Samira Mian a few weeks ago. This was therefore a happy coming together!
Islamic Geometric Patterns
I've always loved Islamic art...I think perhaps because of the intense colours. Out doing the christmas shopping recently, I came across a book, Islamic Geometric Patterns, by Eric Broug. A quick flick through showed step by step guidance on creating various patterns and I knew I had to give it a go. So, one christmas... Continue Reading →
Macrame Angels
I recently got a kit for making macrame christmas fairies. In the end I managed to make christmas angels.
Christmas Wreath Making
Drawn in by yet another crafting kit. This time for making a christmas wreath.
Christmas Linocut (again)
Yes, it's that time of year again. I've started making this year's christmas cards.
Tartantastic 
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