Talking color
When I went to Brick Lane, I expressed some of the more interesting local elements through colors. For the most part, I didn’t use conventional lines because the place left me with an impression of being rather disorderly and rebellious against rules. So, I mostly used curves and jagged lines to convey this. At the same time, I employed a wide range of colors because I noticed a lot of colorful graffiti there and drew inspiration from it, using its distinctive multi-colors to express the essence.
1, The inspiration for this painting came from the neon signs on the roadside stores. I extracted the colors of the lights and the reflections on the glass to create this painting.
2,I observed the furnishings in a furniture store and found that the color of this vase with these three flowers was quite distinctive. However, the original color of the vase was a bit monotonous, so I added multiple colors to create a better match.
3,This is a corner by the roadside. I noticed that the graffiti on it was a contrast of warm and cool colors, so I separated it into two parts using warm colors on one side and cool colors on the other.
4,This is a pattern of a plate in a furniture store. I really like its design and the color combination, so I drew it in my own way.
5,This is a sculpture on the roadside wall. The fusion of it and the graffiti makes me feel very interesting. So I let my imagination run wild to make it more interesting.
6,This is a combination of a paint bucket by the roadside and a plant. I like the color of the bucket and the green of the plant together.
7,This is a cat I happened to meet by the roadside. The cat itself is nothing special, but I decided to use graffiti colors to make it more lively.
8,This is a hat I saw in a vintage store. It’s an old-fashioned military cap. I think it’s very distinctive.
9,This is the light leading to the underground market. I found the dispersion of its color very interesting, so I decided to draw it.
10,This is a portrait made of bottle caps on the wall. I really like the feeling of different colored bottle caps combined together.
My reflection : I think the activities in the first week were of great significance to me. I was able to conduct research in various interesting places in London. At the same time, I gained a deeper understanding of the local culture and many artistic inspirations. I believe this is something that no other place could offer me. My painting skills have improved, as well as my way of observing things, which has greatly inspired me. I am particularly looking forward to the upcoming exploration.