Rainbow Umbrella

Comic book sketches

During lockdown my finished model was binned. Due to this I had to think of another way I could convey my idea. I decided on a comic strip and a photoshopped photo. See photos for the finished project

I decided to create a prototype of my idea. I started off with the umbrella, I chose an huge oversized model to create a sense of safety for the koala and to keep true to the drawing. I then papier-mâchéd the stem of the umberlla and attached tubing from the top of the brolly to the water feeder. I tested the tube to make sure the hailstones would be able to be collected. I then got glued some plastic leaves and some live eucalyptus. Once satisfied with the results I painted the handle to represent the leaves and to fit in with the theme. I then sprayed the entire model with rainbow glitter spray to create a shine and a magical feel. Finally I painted the name ‘George’ onto the front of the umbrella to make the design more personal to the child who drew it.

I went shopping and found a really cool geometric oversized rainbow umbrella. I decided on creating a refillable water feeder for the umbrella. I thought this would add interest and would make the design more exciting. I started by creating an hole in the top of the umbrella and in the water feeder. I then hot glued them to the umbrella and to each other.