Next Step...

After being disappointed with my image editing I played around with the editing software to see if I could get a better effect for my images.

I started to edit the levels via adjustments and realised that if I changed the levels on the histogram more than needed it made quite the difference on the colour and saturation on the image, I found this quite interesting as the colours became more vibrant!

This image shows the a side panel on a telephone box, there was a pattern on the glass which helped to create this lovely image. Although I really like this image I don't feel inspired to take it any further in terms of sampling.

I took this image whilst on a bus in London, I feel that it works well as an image on its own but I don't think that it compliments my other images in any way.

This image is probably one of my favourites, I'm not entirely sure as to why but I love the was the zebra crossing really stands out! The colours in the shop windows are so 'loud' but still the crossing stands out.

Looking at this image actually inspires me a lot as I find the colours to be very appealing! I like the proportion of them and feel they could inspire some great samples.

Feeling much happier about my images I decided to experiment with image transfer liquid, I was unsure what the outcome was going to be and I feel pleasantly surprised. Here are the outcomes...

I feel that this image has transferred really well and almost looks exactly like the original image, although this may be a good result I am not looking for a literal approach.

This sample is one of the poorer attempts, I don't like a single thing about it.

On this sample I didn't leave the image on long enough and almost the whole thing has come off, all in all a terrible sample.

Out of the five samples this one is definitely my favourite! I love how some of image hasn't quite transferred properly but still has given a great image.

I tried to use a more transparent fabric to transfer onto and I think it has worked quite well but the colour has lost a lot of vibrancy.

Changing the state continued..

After thinking about changing the state of my images as a concept I have decided to try editing them digitally to see if I find some inspiration within them.

I initially started to try layering images to create a combination of the elements from each image, this has not rally worked in my favour as they look rather overworked.

Here is just one example of the layered images, I am going to try and create a more interesting style of image to work from as this has lead to a collection of unappealing work for me.

Changing the state

After looking at my images I started to cut out various sections of them and put them back together as a separate image. 

They seem to look pretty boring as in the cut out sections there is nothing really interesting going on.

I'm not sure this idea is going to get me anywhere in terms of productiveness.

In the third image shown I like how the sections show 'significant' parts of the image such as the licence plates on the cars, the litter bin and the tree. It's like I have selected these for a reason, a point I may consider looking at for more inspiration.

Although I am not completely satisfied with how these have turned out, I believe that 'Changing the state' of the images could be an interesting concept to follow!

London

So today was the trip to London... Unfortunately the coach was delayed and we did not arrive in London until 4/4:30pm, this was very frustrating as I had lost a lot of valuable time. Upon arrival I looked the various tourist maps plotted around the city in hope for some guidance as to where I was going, as it was my first time there without a clue where anything was I ended up getting lost and missing the exhibitions that I wished to see. Putting aside the negative parts of the trip I managed to get some great images to work from.

The images I took are not what I feel typically represents 'the Urban elements of the city' as I wanted to look behind the obvious elements like graffiti and tall buildings, to focus on the parts of the Urban City that people tend to discard but are essential in everyday life.


I mainly focused on the different road markings as although people see them everyday not everyone appreciates them.

I find it intriguing how each 'marking' has some sort of instruction either by way of writing or a symbol. The shapes in these images could lead to some interesting knit samples!

Triangle shapes here could be interpreted by a partial knit with hold.

This pattern on the road reminds me of a laddered knit. 

Possible inspiration for an e-wrap sample.

This image is slightly different to the rest as it is an instruction for direction, maybe I should try giving myself rules for direction with in my work?

I like that this image shows a variety of potential for repetitive patterns.

 The last images shown here are more descriptive instructions, they say what a certain part of the road is for and what you should do when your there which I find interesting as I start to imagine if they weren't there what would happen?

Urban Influences

As I am looking at the Urban Influences brief I initially think of the city, graffiti, and big tall buildings. Living in the city should make this project easier in terms of finding inspiration but I aim to look outside of Manchester and explore other cities. My first place of interest for research is London, I feel that going here will give me great opportunities for first hand images and trips to some amazing galleries and exhibitions. 

London Tube Map

Inspiration

Now that I am focusing on a new brief I thought I would have a lot more inspiration than I do. I am really struggling to find motivation and I'm feeling stressful about it already. I think this is due to not having anything solid to start from as of yet.

Deciding on a new brief

As mentioned in my previous post I have created mind maps for the briefs I am choosing between, I seem to be showing more inspiration towards the Urban influences one and I feel that it will be a much more interesting project.