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Tag Archives: Symmetry Group P1

Learn the most simple: UP/DOWN, LEFT/RIGHT symmetry method

Posted on 2022-02-04 by Champagne Design

The topic for this class is the most simple, most basic method of creating tessellations and patterns. It’s the method most taught in grade school or high school, and usually involved scissors and cardboard. But none of these antique tools here, (not that there’s anything wrong with that!). We will be using an iPad and stylus.

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#Fish Bones #Tessellation Variations

Posted on 2019-02-22 by Champagne Design

The possibilities are endless with this design. Truly had fun designing this one. The fins are great for those challenging areas within symmetry group P1. Would look interesting on fishing gear!

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Mmmm Cookies, product placement models

Posted on 2016-01-10 by Champagne Design

The canines reluctantly agreed to pose, for a fee, with the product they were modelling for. Continue reading →

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Cowzilla tessellation by Francine Champagne, ©2014 — Symétruc de valézar

Cowzilla tessellation

Posted on 2015-12-30 by Champagne Design

A fantasy creature I sketched a few years ago. Refined it recently. All is not as it seems at first glance. Continue reading →

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Ocean Spray Surf tessellation by Francine Champagne, ©2013 symétruc d'embrun de mer

Ocean Spray Surf tessellation — Symétruc d’embrun de mer

Posted on 2015-12-03 by Champagne Design

Sketched this Ocean Spray Surf tessellation a few years ago. Quite peaceful in colour, yet invigorating in movement. Continue reading →

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Ovoid Eyes tessellation by Francine Champagne, ©2015

Ovoid Eyes tessellation

Posted on 2015-10-07 by Champagne Design

Repeating a shape, left to right and up to down is the simplest of symmetry systems.  A translation in techno talk.   Continue reading →

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Decker Sleeps tessellation by Francine Champagne, ©2013

Decker sleeps, a cat tessellation

Posted on 2015-08-06 by Champagne Design

Two brothers, one called Black, the other called Decker. The Black and Decker felines. Continue reading →

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Mmmm Cookies, a dog tessellation by Francine Champagne, ©2013

Mmmm Cookies, a dog tessellation

Posted on 2015-07-14 by Champagne Design

Two dogs are always better than one. They play together. Best friends. Continue reading →

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Woodburning of the above tessellation Hummingbird tessellation in symmetry group P6, a second design, Champagne Design ©2014

Which symmetry group to use?

Posted on 2015-06-10 by Champagne Design

Deciding which symmetry group to use for a specific design can be hit and miss. And try again. You can narrow it down Continue reading →

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Symmetry Group P1 Explained

Symmetry Group P1

Posted on 2015-06-10 by Champagne Design

Most simple of all symmetry systems. A translation of your design both vertically and horizontally. That’s it! Continue reading →

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