That Lightbulb Moment

I wanted to share something that I'm really excited about; I feel like I've had one of those lightbulb moments. About a week ago a question popped into my head "Why don't I use pattern in my artwork?" Looking around my home at my favourite household items, clothes and furniture I realised that I love pattern, but it rarely features in my art.

Inspired by some photographs that I took of the bees and lavender in our garden, I started to experiment with mark making and paper cutouts.

 

Lavender Mark Making by Emma Carpenter - https://www.emmacarpenterart.com/blog/2017/8/3/that-lightbulb-moment
Nature Inspired Mark Making by Emma Carpenter - https://www.emmacarpenterart.com/blog/2017/8/3/that-lightbulb-moment
Bumble Bee Paper Cutout by Emma Carpenter -  https://www.emmacarpenterart.com/blog/2017/8/3/that-lightbulb-moment

Currently my go to mediums are pencils and fineliners. I really enjoy observation drawing, and I want to keep this within my work, but I want to focus on key details; like I've done for the bee's wings. 

Bumble Bee Illustration by Emma Carpenter - https://www.emmacarpenterart.com/blog/2017/8/3/that-lightbulb-moment

I hope you enjoy the final outcome as much as I've enjoyed making it. I'm looking forward to exploring this way of working further. 

Bumble Bee Illustration by Emma Carpenter - https://www.emmacarpenterart.com/blog/2017/8/3/that-lightbulb-moment