Cotswold Wellies - Part 1

I came across this really pretty way of using old Wellington Boots as I was running through Ruskin Mill valley last Spring - perfect inspiration for a new project!

Cotswold Wellies, Ruskin Mill, Nailsworth

I began by creating a drawing coloured with watercolour and gouache. I was then able to pick out the main colours for the fabric base.

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  Pencil sketch

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A range of natural fabrics and small pieces of lace were layered onto a cotton base, pinned and then stitched in place.

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  Fabric collage base

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Coloured 3D medium was added to create additional texture, and the base was painted using diluted screen printing inks.

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  Fabric collage background

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Base completed and ready to begin stitching!

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