Introduction to Hand-Painting on Clothing
Influences
A course by Amy Isles Freeman , Artist
Joined October 2021
About the video: Influences
Overview
“In this lesson, we will take a look at the artists and movements that inspire me, and you will see how I use that inspiration to enhance my work. ”
In this video lesson Amy Isles Freeman addresses the topic: Influences, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Hand-Painting on Clothing. Learn to paint unique linear designs by hand that transform garments into meaningful works of art.
Partial transcription of the video
“ Influences Now I'll talk you through the people who have inspired me in my artistic practice. First, my mom was an illustrator when I was growing up. All of our play in the house was art. She was heavily influenced by American folk arts, and that is an aesthetic that has continued to excite me throughout my career. I was very lucky to grow up in such an artistic household. I was told from a very young age that I was able to be an artist, and that gave me a huge amount of confidence going forward. When I was 16, I was lucky enough to be taken to Egypt by my parents. I was completely blown ...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Hand-Painting on Clothing
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Category
Craft -
Areas
Arts & Crafts, DIY, Painting, Textile Design, Upcycling
Amy Isles Freeman
A course by Amy Isles Freeman
Amy Isles Freeman is a UK-based artist, specializing in painting clothes, creating murals, and designing for print. Her work is joyful and celebratory, focusing on the exploration of the female experience. She studied drawing at Falmouth University in Cornwall, UK, and graduated in 2014. She went on to launch her own business selling her artwork, and was eventually scouted by Le Bon Marché and Liberty London.
She has since gone on to create colorful, bold, and playful designs for clothing both with paint and screen printing. Amy has collaborated with brands like Toast, Vans, Dickies, Finisterre, Ragyard, and Birdsong London, painting custom pieces and designing printed clothing.
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