For my final major project I have decided on Taxidermy as a theme. I have gathered primary research by visiting the Hancock Museum and also their archive which is situated underneath the National History Museum.
I was particularly influenced by the birds. I like the colour and texture of their feathers as well as the different poses they are displayed in and the different shapes and silhouettes they can form with their wings.
I was most inspired by this pattern. I like the way they have been drawn quite simply but with lots of use of line to add detail and texture. The print only uses a total of about five colours. This is the type of colour palette I will be aiming to use because colour usage isn't one of my strengths. WGSN has helped me with this as I can use pre-made palettes with complimentary colours. However, the colour palette I chose for my last project wasn't reflected in my final product as I didn't use all the colours or the right proportions.
This style of print would work well in a collection alongside one with more detail, as a contrast. It also gave me an idea of drawing in a more simple, stylised way. I can produce a variety of mark making drawings quickly but I tend to do them in the same styles. Drawing this way will also help show off the silhouette of the animals as well as strengthening my variety and style of initial drawing.
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