Wimbledon Art Studios: Open Studios

Wimbledon art studios is one of the largest single site studio complexes in the UK, and this weekend saw one its twice yearly openings to the public. Luckily for me I live in walking distance of the studios, and with so many artists from so many disciplines in one place I would have been foolish to miss it. 

Having not been to an open studio's in a few years and never on my own (usually trotting along with a bunch of girls from uni) I was a tad unsure of what to expect! What I got was a lovely afternoon- looking into many artists own private worlds. I felt in owe of so many pieces and very inspired to create more myself. It was great to see such vastly different works all in the same place as well as being able to chat to the artists about their style and processes. 

Below are some of the pieces which caught my eye most...

Fiona Brown

Jane Wachman

Elena Garcia de la Fuente

Katherine Le Hardy

Lazy Oaf

I love lazy oaf. I think their designs are amazing, quirky and they work so well on fashion, when it could be argued that the designs are more a-kin to stationary. This has inspired me not to rule out fashion when creating my in-situs. Who wouldn't want a llama shirt...

Stella Jean

I LOVE THESE CLOTHES AND DESIGNS. Another find in Vogue, Stella Jean, a former model, turned designer. In her own words her collection reflects her; being half Italian and half Haitian, she melds the european striped shirt with wax fabrics, bringing the two together. 

Looking at these designers is making me want to go crazy with colour and bold patterns, i'm just worried its a tad too late to change my direction and add another aspect.

Clover Canyon

Flicking Vogue's May edition on my train journey home yesterday I came across several print designers who's work just screamed out to me. The first of which was Clover Canyon, they design and produce in Los Angeles, with each collection created to reflect the joyful spirit of California. The patterns and colours used, which can be seen below scream out summer, which I guess could be said is what California is all about - endless summers!