global focus – Jenndigo

I can’t resist a good resist…

Playing with Resist

I love playing with resists, applying them on fabric, paper, leather, metal, you name it! resist image

The first resist I used was wax, in the form of batik. Tjaunting tools, brushes, and stamps were in my applicator arsenal.

For paper application I use a liquid resist and apply it in a variety of ways; brush, pen, and tip.

It is imperfect and beautiful! The artwork comes to life when color is added.

When the resist is removed the magic happens! It is an experimental process, some times the results are amazing and sometimes, let’s just say it’s a “learning” moment. Either way the process is inspiring!

June 7, 2015July 12, 2015 by Jenndigo Categories: UncategorizedTags: batik, fiber art, global focus, hand rendered work, modern textile print design, print design, surface design, textile design, textile designer Leave a comment

What’s in a name?

Jenndigo?

I am frequently asked how I came up with Jenndigo as a name for my design business. It’s a name that came to me on a road trip, trying to sum up my passion for textile design.

Jenndigo

I fell in love with Indigo in my high school art class. Inspired by all types of art, I dabbled in classes ranging from drawing to weaving to batik. In batik class I was introduced to the magic of Indigo. Eventually I became in charge of setting up the dye Vats. This is where I really got an intimate exposure to the complexity of Indigo. I love the smell of the pigment as it dissolves in the water, the way the different hues appear and swirl around until they blend together. Even the froth on the top of the vat sparkles with pigment. Each color had it’s own beauty, but the Indigo dye vat struck a chord with me. So much so, I named my first-born child, Indigo.

When it came time to actually put a name to my design work, I came up with Jenndigo. A name that is the essence of me and my passion, Jennie and Indigo.

June 7, 2015July 16, 2015 by Jenndigo Categories: UncategorizedTags: featured, fiber art, global focus, print design, textile design Leave a comment

Music to start the week: Xavier Rudd

Follow the Sun, by Zavier Rudd

Xavier is one of my favorite musicians… his sound is soothing and moving, he can go to the deep and also keep it light. When I am starting a new project, or work day… his music is my first choice, it grounds me and sets me up for the creative process to take over.

Xavier Rudd is from Australia, known for his amazing sound, surfing and activism. check him out; www.xavierrudd.com

November 4, 2013November 4, 2013 by Jenndigo Categories: musicTags: art and music, cultural music, global art, global focus, music, textile design Leave a comment