Patchwork ! Scraps ! Mini-zines !

I've finished each of my pillows in full color, but I wanted to rewind and talk about making the patchwork shells for Gandy & Gerdy.

I started by going through my pile of larger scraps. All of these scraps were left over from cutting the patterns for Rainbow Worm, Tarold, and Todd. I decided to separate the scraps into two different color palettes, one for Gerdy and one for Gandy. I was pretty happy with how this turned out but I would love to try a more randomized palette in the future!

I started placing pieces together where it felt natural, working with the pattern piece to create the right shape.

Goodbye for now ! *ੈ✩‧₊˚

 

(hi ryann)

Rainbow Worm, Todd, & Reading Inspo

Hello!

Rainbow Worm is born! It was really great to start working with color this week! Rainbow Worm is finally rainbow!

I also worked a bit on Todd's pattern. I found that working small is difficult, but rewarding!

Draft #1 of Todd (left) and Draft #2 (right)

As I work on the mini-zine-tags for Rainbow Worm, Tarold, Todd, Gandy and Gerdy, I've found it really helpful to read and study graphic novels and comics. Some that I've read this past month that I really enjoyed:

• Seconds by Bryan Lee O'Malley
• Ant Colony by Michael DeForge
• Big Kids by Michael DeForge
• The Adventure Zone: Here There Be Gerblins by Carey Pietsch and the McElroy's

And I'm currently reading Ex. Mag #03 by Peow ... it's so cool I cannot recommend it enough. 

AHHHHHHH I LOVE BOOOOOKSSSSSSSSS !