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Master The Art of Block Printing
Finding inspiration
with MOLLY MAHON — Acclaimed textile designer specialising in joyful block-printed fabrics, wallpapers and homewares.
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Molly outlines her three key areas of inspiration, encouraging you to go out into the world and find what makes your heart sing, getting you to think about what motivates you to create art that you love.
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Finding Inspiration
Molly outlines her three key areas of inspiration, encouraging you to go out into the world and find what makes your heart sing, getting you to think about what motivates you to create art that you love.
Lesson Summary
- I find inspiration in three places: Charleston, India, and nature.
- Charleston combines geometric shapes with florals and knows no bounds.
- I get a lot of my inspiration from being outside and absorbing the environment.
- I am inspired by the bright colours and boldness.
- I would recommend keeping track of your drawings in a notebook.
- I draw things I have seen and any ideas I have.
- Try picking leaves off the ground and stop to see the brilliance of nature.
Your Assignment
Be daring and go out and find out what inspires you. Consider some of your favourite artists and examine their work and colour choices. Pick up some old antique fabric and play with the colours. Create a work of art using your key pieces of inspiration. I draw things I have seen and any ideas I have.
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Molly Mahon
Acclaimed textile designer specialising in joyful block-printed fabrics, wallpapers and homewares.
Molly Mahon is an expert at creating pared-back designs with bold and zesty colours. Inspired by nature and the rich colours of India, her signature block prints focus on colour, texture and pattern, bringing joy into the home and an ancient craft into the modern-day.
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