I obviously havent been in education for a very long time and secondary was literally a decade ago so I'm a little clueless how the curiculum works nowadays, but when I was studying for GCSEs I didnt realise that the amount of things I could've done in my sketchbook. We were always taught to make collages with tissue paper but honestly theres just so much more to it.Once I started college I started to discover more and more techniques and to be honest I'm still learning..
I only discovered quilling at the age of 18, and not even by teachers but my sister...(yup thats right we are a family of artistic individuals).. there are so many ways you can bring your art to life using this technique. Quilling is created using strips of paper and a handy tool with a slit on it so you can pop your paper on and just twirl. I genuinely tried to avoid flowers, I swear! But oh my god look! Its just so pretty
All of these images are taken from google and flowers aren't the only kind of inspiration you will literally find all kinds of things from scenary to maybe your favourite cartoon characters. But its a great technique to mix in if your trying to create something you drew yourself.
You could buy a whole starter kit but heres what I believe is the cheapest way to start:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wide-Groove-Slotted-Paper-Quilling-Pen-Origami-Winder-Tool-Kit-DIY-Craft-New-/252303502849?hash=item3abe75ee01:g:6coAAOSwll1W1AOJ
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quilling-paper-2mm-3mm-5mm-10mm-175-strips-450mm-long-/282130302662?var=&hash=item41b046c6c6:m:m7EGfCxDjsMJ6J4IYwZer7Q
And a tutorial for beginners
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wULr0mYYr8c
I might comeback to update this oneday when I find a 2page spread of flower I once did inspired by picasso..unfortunately all my old college sketchbooks are up in the attic. So if I get a hold of it again...
Enjoy xx
