Christmas window displays

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It's nearly Christmas already, and I've been admiring the amazing displays on offer in stores across London. Here are a few of my favourites from Liberty, Heal's, Habitat, and a few others. Great for colour inspiration, so I've picked out a few palette ideas:

Time to do some more drawing I think!

New website

So......

Just a quick note to say....I have a new website!! This is very exciting to me as I am not very technologically minded so it was a bit of a struggle to switch domains etc, things that I knew previously nothing about!

But it's finally up and running and I'm very proud of it, so please have a look:

www.pollytaylordesgins.co.uk

New Drawings

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I've been missing being inspired by my fellow creative people at uni. I'm realising now how great it is to be surrounded by people you can constantly bounce ideas off!

So as an attempt to inspire myself I produced some drawings based on an idea I had waiting at Balham station for what seemed like an age for my train home. I noticed the line of the top of the houses across the platform from me and immediately felt the need to draw it.

Here's the results:

I'm pleased but I want to try more with different backgrounds.

David Benjamin Sherry

Just had to share with you an exhibition I went to see recently that inspired me to look up the artist/photographer David Benjamin Sherry. His work immediately struck me as having parallels with my own. The focus on colour, the examination of geographically found patterns and shapes. Some of his work is a little more out there...as you will find out if you google him!

Here are some of my favourites:

The idea is so simple yet so effective. I'm disappointed I didn't think of it first!

Musgrove update

Just a quick update on the Musgrove Hospital commission I blogged about earlier, the final design has been decided!

It is being printed as I write this, I am really looking forward to seeing it 'in situ'.

Of course I will be taking photos when it's finished and posting them here!

Staring at Blanks

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Recently I've had the opportunity to work with the lovely people at Staring at Blanks, which is a very interesting company that facilitates creative people by organising events where, with the use of everyday materials, spaces across London are re-designed and re-invigorated.

The project was to create a design using pieces of coloured vinyl. I got sent pink, turquoise-y green and metallic blue. I knew I wanted to create something on a mirror so the reflected surface would act like the background, and therefore another layer, to the design.

Using some designs from screen prints from my university projects, I created a sprawling jungle of pattern across my mirror.

Here's my scribbled plan for the design:

And here's the results:

I hope to do another design soon as I still have sone vinyl left.

Westside magazine

I've been featured!

In a very interesting article in Westside magazine!

My first press publication! Very exciting.

Room 39

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Haven't posted anything in a while due to lack of internet at new flat...which has been very problematic in general!

But thought I'd write about what I have been doing lately, and that's taking part in a work placement with the lovely Petra Green of Room 39.

After starting the company in 2010 and having the idea to focus on bedlinen, she has expanded into cushions, scarves, coasters, placemats, mugs and plates.

I love her bold, abstract designs inspired by the 80s and the 'wham' era!

She is always looking to expand and grow her business by developing new and exciting products. I had the opportunity to work with her at the Tent trade show in the Truman Brewery, Brick Lane. (A must-see show for anyone which a passion for design!)

Here's a few pictures from the stand:

I especially love the brightly coloured felt cushions. For more see her website: http://www.room39.co.uk

Front Row Society

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I was contacted a few weeks ago about entering a competition run by Front Row Society to design a scarf. It interested me because the theme was that you have to take an element, earth, fire, air, water, etc, and make it show your personality, reflect yourself within the design.

I straight-away without having to think about it decided on water. Mainly because it is an element that seems to be ruling my life right now...as it has been constantly raining most of the summer! I also think it best suits my personality, for reasons which I find hard to explain!

After a long time of designing, throwing things in the bin, and designing again, I came up with the idea of combining photography with my ink drawings.

Although I did not complete it in time to enter the competition, I am proud of the results that I eventually settled on! Front Row Society are continually running competitions so I hope to enter lots more in the future.

Musgrove Park Hospital Commission

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After my end of year show that became my first blog, I was awarded a commission by the local Taunton hospital to create a piece for the Endocrinology (apologises for the spelling!) department.

After meeting with the co-ordinator last week I've now got a very clear idea what they are looking for. A piece at the end of a corridor where staff can take time to discuss issues, or to learn from magazines, etc. A respite place perhaps.

Here are my first few ideas about what to do with the space. It is strongly lit by daylight for most of the day but moves into shadow further into the room.

Watch this space for more developments on this!!

Commission!

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I received one of my first commissions as an artist and wanted to share this excitement! A private commission, my client had viewed my website and loved my drawings, and requested some versions of  some of my monochrome drawings with her own specific colours. The colour palette was very dark and sophisticated, khaki greens, petrol blues, dark browns like oil on water. Here are the final results, I am very pleased with the outcomes and hope my client agrees.

Iceflow:

Inks:

Tributaries:

If you're interested in any commissions feel free to contact me at: polly_taylor@hotmail.co.uk