This time I was trying out a tutorial from Samira Mian, first drawing an isometric grid and then making a variety of different patterns from the same grid.
Patterns on an isometric grid
Tower of the Ladies
A couple of designs from the same location in the Alhambra. I deviated a lot from the original colours and used a new paint set from Rosa Gallery.
Art in the garden
It's September and we're getting a bit of a heat wave. I spent a rather nice Sunday afternoon in the garden going a few more Alhambra tile patterns.
A 70’s vibe
This is a pattern from the Alhambra. This time I didn't use the original colouring but did my own thing and came out with something very 1970's. I really like it!
Court of the Myrtles
A very contemporary feeling design...and some new paints.
Seeing stars
Another pattern from the Alhambra. This time taken from a ceramic dish. My interpretation ended up being not quite as sharp.
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.
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 →
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