In this first piece, I explored the idea of pattern and the different places it can be found. I used water carefully shaped into rounded squares, then added red and blue pigments to form various shapes and patterns within the painted water. I really like how the two pigments didn’t mix but instead remained separate while still interacting with each other in a unique way each time. The marble-like effect that happened is great to observe and will give me ideas on shapes and designs that I can later incorporate into my prints.

In this piece, I used red acrylic paint pressed between two pages to create completely random and unique shapes and marks. From there, I added green acrylic paint, working around the red shapes. The green areas are much more structured, calculated, and solid this creates a strong contrast with the messiness and randomness of the red. I really like this balance between no control and control, and I think this piece gives a good foundation for developing prints and experimenting with editing.

This is an edited version of the green and red piece. I was particularly drawn to the outlines formed around the marks and shapes, so I increased the contrast to make them stand out more clearly. I also adjusted the colours to create a wider range of options and explore different effects and outcomes.

This is another edited verison of the red and green acryic paint. i kept the original colours just slightly tweaked them. i realy love the outlines.

This pattern was inspired by the repetitive designs found on tube seats. I was drawn to the simplicity of the shapes and how they come together to form intricate and detailed patterns. For this piece, I used a simple colour palette of greens, yellows, and blues, along with a thick black marker to create bold lines and curved shapes. I think this design also can be used as a strong base for editing and could give me ideas for simple block prints.

Theese are edited version of my orignal pattern. I really love how theese turned out i love the grain and depth theese both have.

This piece focuses on keeping the expressive, messy marks of the paint while filling the negative space with simple block shapes that still add a sense of detail and pattern. The combination of them reminds me of the conservation of old buildings in London, where the original structures are maintained and new modern architecture is built around them, complementing rather than disturbing the old. And i wanted to turn it into a pattern.

While exploring patterns in the city, I noticed that many designs use shapes to create symmetry. I wanted to experiment with this idea by using objects such as the end of a paint tube to print repeating shapes that remain the same in form but vary slightly in their marks. I really like the layered effect created by the different colours. This piece was inspired by the hidden shapes and curves of the underground structures within the city.