Anchors!

I have really been exploring the nautical theme, which i discussed in a previous post. I am currently looking at anchors and have began drawing them and figuring out how they could be used in my designs, whether they are used as a tiny all over repeat or a larger scale graphic, or both! It's a very obvious way of showing a nautical theme in my work and the shape of the anchor is something I would like to work with. I'll even consider the ropes and chains connected to the typical anchor shape.

I found a link to a fashion blog which discusses anchors in print, click here to have a read.

Also, here are a few gathered images which I am drawing from...