Textile Landscapes
look at this book for discussion on markmaking using our surroundings. Making a Mark "The creation of art is based on a series of choices that executes your intention...Having too many materials can hinder the decisions you make." 'It is the marks and colours you choose that will add expression and meaning... collage materials are more strongly determined in their 'identity and carry inherited meanings.' 'What type of mark will represent the textures and patterns you encounter most accurately?' Holmes suggests using more neutral colours or black and white in initial explorations to get to grips with the textures and patterns you make. Decide on what materials are easily used- consider collage materials and their inherited meanings. Things to Try Reminded of mono-printing, an easy enough technique but realized needs ink, maybe I could find a DIY version. List all interesting techniques and see if I can find a home-friendly alternative. Non- soluble wax or
