Julia Hewitt: February 2025

Friday, February 28, 2025

Diversity Banners

Club - Love blue

What are the mission and values? Love blue mission is to empower student leaders to take action against pollution through local beach clean-ups and community outreach. They strive to educate and inspire others to protect our oceans for future generations.

Sketches

Personal Banner

Research

1) Urban Outfitters

https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/?ref=logo

2) Miller Amber

https://www.millie-amber.co.uk/portfolio

3) Type Studies

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/738308932697945417/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/27584616462601193/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lillysoflondonish/12213683946/in/pool-embroideredstuff/lightbox/

Inspiration - Art has always been a space for exploration, humor, and creativity in my life. I love working with different mediums like ceramics, sewing, prints, and jewelry, always learning and trying new things. My work is often inspired by rats and fish, which I bring to life through ceramic pieces and sewn bags made from upcycled jeans. I also love the beach, and that connection to nature influences many of my designs. Humor is a big part of my personality, and I enjoy making art that brings laughter and joy. For my personal banner, I want to reflect this playfulness through typographic designs, where each letter takes on a unique form, like a fish-shaped “U” or stitched details representing my sewing projects. I also plan to include 3D elements into my banner the sardines will be able to open up.

Personal Banner Sketches

Final Design Personal Banner

Process:

Finished

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Fiber Experiments

1. Thread gun - Wool Rug Study

In this textile method, I worked with a fabric canvas and a thread gun- something I had never tried before, the process required holding the thread gun perfectly horizontal against the canvas while apply enough pressure working upward to create a tightly woven line. At first it was a new feeling and the thread did not have the right amount of pressure to stay but the more I did it the bigger my lines got. Since this technique was new to me, I practice by completing three lines before assisting other students.

2. Thread Weaving

In this textile method involved using thread, a needle, a comb, and a weaving rack. The process began with vertical threads already set on the rack, and I wove horizontal threads in and out of them. I had to carefully guide the thread with a needle while using the comb to press each row snugly into place. I completed the top blue section, weaving about an inch. This was a new experience for me, but I enjoyed the process.