February 8, 2021 – Raicheal McKenna’s blog

Innovation Research

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Publication date February 8, 2021
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Innovation means to improve or to replace something, for example, a process, a product, or a service. An innovation is an idea that has been transformed into practical reality. Many artists are innovators. They develop new techniques and new styles and are also able to enhance art by making expressions easier, clearer and more recognisable….Continue Reading Innovation Research

Identity Research

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Publication date February 8, 2021
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Identity is the fact of being who or what a person or thing is. Identity can be defined as who you are, the way you think about yourself, the way you are viewed by the world and the characteristics that define you. An example of identity is a person’s name. The theme of identity can often…Continue Reading Identity Research

Two Week Embellishment Challenge

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Publication date February 8, 2021
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Dyed green fabric on white cotton shirt, stitched buttons, mixed media mushroom designs, leaves made out of wire, stuck with glue gun….Continue Reading Two Week Embellishment Challenge

Hand made book, mark making and mixed media

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Publication date February 8, 2021
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As part of the textiles workshop we had to create a book where we could place some of our work. I included some of my favourite pieces that I spent a long time making. To make the book I used folded and cut up paper, which I dyed with a tea bag before hand, and…Continue Reading Hand made book, mark making and mixed media

Hand Stitching

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Publication date February 8, 2021
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Embellishment ‌ ‌ Blanket stitching and couching. Applique Denim and cotton…Continue Reading Hand Stitching

Print and mark making

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Publication date February 8, 2021
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These markings were made using the corner of a sheet of paper and I think the results are quite interesting as I have never used this technique before and I think it looks very creative. Here, I used cut up card board in the shape of leaves to use as stencils and green paint…Continue Reading Print and mark making