I have began exploring how the motif I mono printed earlier could potentially turn into a repeat pattern. I really like the shape of this particular motif. I feel it reflects the intricacy and details of the Sutton Hoo treasures, but is also stylised and has nice painterly qualities which is a look I want to aim for, inspired by the wonderful handprinted style of the English Eccentrics.
The following photos show composition ideas for my repeat pattern:
I have experimented with the repeat pattern compositions, with the use of the fabric the pattern will be printed on in mind. If the pattern was on the full length of a curtain, it may be more suited to being in horizontal stripes down the fabric, rather then if it was a pattern repeated for a bed throw where it could be more broken and not so continuous.
The photo above shows how I had to add some extra details and lengths to the motif to enable it to be a better repeat and join more fluidly.
I am interested in mixing the two print techniques I have explored, to create different surface qualities on the fabrics and to add even more details as the treasures are so heavy in ornamentation. Below show more pictures of possible repeat ideas and shapes in which Lino could be cut to fit the pattern.
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