Carlene Edwards- Observations of our world.

Digging out old projects brings about alot of new found inspirations. Whilst searching through some of my Alevel projects I found a single image (shown above) by designer 'Carlene Edwards' and was delighted to re-discover her stunning work as well as some exciting new collections.

floral based work

“I start with a theme or concept, something I want to portray, sometimes a message. I then think about visual representations of these ideas and go to work drawing and photographing. Then come the designs.”

Carlene is a printed textile designer and illustrator, working on many design projects including fashion prints, album cover design, graphics for websites etc. Her cultured childhood led her to be creatively crammed with inspiration from the world around us. The styles flavours and colour of life, the cultures, the impact of our visual surroundings and everday issues that we face are all combined to help produce her amazing work.

I adore her use of mixed media techniques in the design process, ranging from collage to water colours and diluted inks, from chalky pastels to vivid pencil marks. Behind every finished deisgn, there is a hand-drawing or personal photograph that started it all off.

I love how a three-dimensional effect is created in her work,  through the use of collage and layering techniques. She also makes wonderful use of textures, making the viewer not just want to admire her work through the eye but also through the hands, allowing us to be fully engaged with the designs.

Latest Collection: Autumn/Winter 2010/11

Based on the idea of discovering a city in today's modern world, one jam packed full of construction and building sites. The collection combines sharp silverly lines, geometric and graphic shapes and of course that slight presence of nature from the ever dwelling city pigeons!

I cannot help but think of 'Mary Poppins' and 'Feed the birds' when I look at these!

Selected favourite works

"Carlene’s work constantly explores new themes and imagery, sometimes combining these with traditional techniques, and always creating beautiful, original designs".

http://www.carlene-edwards.co.uk/