#textiles 1.1

[textiles-learning-log]

This exercise was also a struggle, for similar reasons to the pencil / first medium example of the task. However for some reason I found myself less bothered over specific details when working in an ink medium with a brush.

[textiles-learning-log]

This exercise was very unfamiliar to me as I am not at all used to observational drawing, especially not with my left hand. I found it challenging to complete, as I like my drawings to look neat and well put together, which was not possible for a drawing with my left hand. In retrospect, I also should have made my drawings much larger to fill the page and space I had.

[textiles-learning-log]

September 29th, 2022

To Do

[x] Begin learning log ↳ [x] Take a photo of the desk for the header ↳ [x] Find a suitable photo for the icon [x] Research artist for this week's padlet task [x] Mock up padlet writing [x] Upload padlet [x] Begin reading through textiles 1.1 work [x] Sketchbook time

Thoughts & reflections while working

10:15am - I've had a very productive day so far, I woke up at 7am which is early for me and have looked after my body and mind. I've been working on things related to university at a healthy pace since 8am, and so far have set up this log, decorated this log, researched an artist and their work for the weeks padlet task, as well as uploaded my research and thoughts. I am proud of myself for my gentle progress and how it has gone, however, I am also fighting against a lot of irrational anxiety. This is because the padlet task was shared with other members of the course, and I am very self-conscious of how amateurish and weak my entry was in comparison to theirs, and worry that they will judge me as lesser. I know this is irrational, however, and I am hoping as I progress on the course, I will find my self-confidence grows.

15:12pm - I'm starting to lag now and finding it difficult to remain focused on tasks. I'm going to have a brief break now to reset myself before continuing to watch through the study guide videos.

Thoughts & reflections in conclusion

Today I managed to have a very productive day, though I struggled to keep my momentum towards the end. I have learned about critical research, analysis and reflective thinking.