November 2025

In the first few weeks of the term, the biggest challenge for me was not being able to identify the direction or visual style I wanted to pursue. I had many ideas in mind, yet they were fragmented and lacked coherence, and I didn’t know how to turn them into actual outcomes. I kept drawing the way I always had, relying on instinct, but soon I realised how dull my work looked: too simple, too unrefined, and missing the technical depth required. Even with a broad theme like “nature,” I approached it superficially by only drawing flowers without any real exploration. I came to understand that my previous casual and careless working habits are no longer suitable in a more professional and academic environment

Gradually, I learned that to improve, I need to build my process more systematically—from forming ideas and gathering inspiration, to choosing materials, executing techniques, and evaluating results. I have to constantly question myself: Why did I choose this approach? Does it truly reflect the theme? I also need to push myself to explore materials, experiment with techniques, and combine them in ways that add depth and uniqueness to my designs.

I know this is only the beginning. If I don’t challenge myself, step outside my comfort zone, and keep learning, I will remain stagnant. Reflecting on the way I work, how I respond to pressure, and how I search for authenticity in my creative process helps me understand what I need to change. I believe that once I am clear about what I want and what I need to do, I will be able to approach future projects with more confidence and explore many more aspects of textile print design.

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I have applied the splash technique as the background and overprinted lines made with crayons in order to add additional texture in this work. Such approach adds visual effect and establishes a great contrast between various materials. Besides, I made use of flowery designs to make the overall work lively as well.

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I made an image in this work, and next, considered the homework requirements and joined different lines to them. Such approach brings about a noticeable contrast, and even the textures of papers add to a feeling of visual hierarchy. I applied bright colours to the picture in the blank space with highly saturated crayons.

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This piece represents the form of petals and very gross colours and lines are used in order to create an accent. I also inserted pure eye and mouth designs to carry out my impression of nature.

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This piece of work produced a tree using all sorts of materials which included oil paint pigments, watercolours and acrylics markers.

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I applied collage methods to select images, which can be used to represent various fabric textures to form the background in this work. Then I added lines with acrylic markers to enhance the composition.

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This painting has its background material as the remains of the workshop printing class. Following the principle of minimizing waste, I used acrylic markers and markers and made such materials fresh by adding the lines.

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In this work, I cut out the shapes from the photos I took and layered them. Then I painted the colour and shredded the paper to create the shape of the petals.

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The background of this work is a piece of coloured paper stacked on a clean piece of paper. I printed the colour on the clean paper with a spoon and added some lines to add a sense of layering. Finally, I draw eye-catching shapes with markers to enhance the composition.

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In this work, I used collage techniques and drew lines with crayons to enhance the visual effect of the composition.

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This work also uses collage techniques and adds shapes with acrylic markers to enhance the overall design

Reflection：

Ponderings over the making of “Talking Patterns” A great starting point in the creation of my project “talking patterns” were visits to The Museum of Natural History. The lines and forms I made were certainly inspired by the shapes of flowers and trees that we saw on our visit. I was experimenting in class with what materials and methods different ways of expanding my work, and one that stood out most to me was paper cut print. My teacher star central in ered a assisting me expand the spectrum of my think A uhiris y g. Initially I thought my work could only ever be addressed by traditional painting techniques. It was surprising to realized that there are so much interesting techniques can be incorporated, which makes the entire process very interesting. I’ve learned lots of new techniques that I’m just not familiar with in the last couple months and has gotten me to think of some very creative things. What worked Kind of In the research process, I found different ways to record my thinking and feeling down and it’s not only sketching on the notebook. I experimented with collage and photography to convey my stories and feelings, fusing the two elements together into an expression of a unified artistic narrative. As an art student, these workshops are precious to me, I find out the fact that art is much more than painting. It can show me nuances of life in many ways and I want as much perspective on my creation palate.

This Painting is inspired by the graffiti around Hackney Wick. I created texture on the paper by crumpling it up and going over the creases with a graphite stick, this is meant to mimic the texture of the wall this graffiti was on.

For this painting I used the colours from various street art around Hackney Wick as a background and went over this with some poscas to draw the graffiti.

This image shows how nature and urban areas intertwine with each other, there are a lot of walls that are covered in plants and street art in Hackney Wick.

This is a collage I made inspire by the silhouette of tree branches at sunset, the pink represents the warm tones of the sky.

This painting again represents how cityscapes and nature mix together. The top half are leafs reflecting bright red lights from a pub garden. The bottom half is the textures that peeled posters mixed with paint and rainwater create after long periods of time.

This painting is inspired by the London eye lit up at night, I also included fragments of some beautiful green brickwork I saw by the London Eye and some graffiti around that area.

This painting is inspired by the bottle cap artwork in Hackney Wick mixed with the reflections of the canal

For this painting I used inspiration from a night out in London that I had. The purple geometrical shapes are from the bright purple lights shining through windows from a warehouse and the orange patterns are a silhouette of my friend, the textured background represents how our night was super unpredictable.

This painting is just a close up of some graffiti, I really liked how the spray paint causes a gradient an wanted to highlight this in a painting.

This image is a mixture of the colours from my previous painting mixed with the actual graffiti texture, it shows how erratic graffiti artists use their spray paint.

This pattern comes from the sunset I saw on my school rooftop. The sky was blue with orange and purple tones. I liked how the colors changed slowly, one melting into another. I tried to keep that calm feeling in my painting and turned the light into a soft, patterned image.

I made this after seeing a cat lying on the grass during a trip. The scene felt quiet and lazy, with warm light and soft air. I wanted to keep that relaxed mood in the colors. The pattern feels gentle, like a slow afternoon breath.

This work comes from tomato slices, lemon slices, and the cutting board under them. I really liked how the colors stood out. The bright red, yellow, and green made a strong contrast. The mix looked sharp and full of life, so I painted it. The colors alone tell a story.

This idea came from a chair with a simple fabric design. The real one was brown, but I added pink and green. I also used yarn to make it look more textured, like real threads. It became a mix of soft colors and a gentle surface.

This work was inspired by some geese I saw outdoors. Their feathers had many layers, so I used paper cutting and collage to show that feeling. The colors were strong and contrasting. I liked how the layers made the pattern look alive.

This pattern also came from a chair surface. I added more shapes and colors to make it richer. The mix of yellow, red, and green gave it a new rhythm. I liked finding small beauty in simple daily things.

This drawing shows the texture of salmon meat. I used colored pencil, crayon, and marker to show the soft layers inside. The pink and orange tones blend like gentle waves. I focused on the rhythm of the lines instead of making it realistic.

This pattern came from some simple tiles I saw. The design was plain, but I liked the colors a lot. I used soft pastels to fill the shapes quickly. It was a fast drawing, but I liked how it turned out. The colors stayed bright, and the work felt fresh.

For this one, I first used gouache paint and let it dry. Then I added details with colored pencils to make the texture more fine. Each pomegranate peel was different, not perfect, and that made it fun. I picked one I liked and painted it again. I enjoyed drawing it because it showed me how small flaws can look beautiful.

This picture shows the cross-section of a pomegranate. I turned it into a creative pattern. I learned that even a simple shape can look different when arranged in new ways. Changing the order or direction makes new looks appear.

This piece is a more abstract take on pattern. Within it, there are many smaller patterns but when they are combined, they don’t form a clear or repetitive design. I like this because it reflects the process of using the oil pastel in the same way repeatedly, yet the outcome feels un planned. i also used water and pigment for the red, The way the pigment react with the water creates a unique pattern every time. Although this isn’t my favourite piece, I like how it moves away from a typical pattern while still holding the qualities of one. This was inspired by the many things in London like buildings, tubes and roads that are repeated but remain different.

This piece was created using acrylic paint and oil pastel. I chose to combine these mediums because I liked how I could strip back the paint to reveal underlying layers while still keeping the distinct qualities of each medium. The work is inspired by the way different types of housing, buildings, and machines run along side each other throughout London, interacting without clashing.

This is an edited version of the pattern i created with circular shapes. i really like the colours created as well as the shapes. This edit was in order to create more solid shapes and colours to create print from.

This is an edit of both patterns i created, combined. i combined the pattern inspired by the tube seats with the paint marks i had made. I like this outcome as they work together but don’t overlap too much. Although i would change the colours in the future and i also would use less line as it appears a bit too busy.

Personally, in my work i believe i displayed a great use of colour. I’m happy with the decision to use mediums such as posca pens and acrylic paint when responding to my images of graffiti. The bright bold colours from those mediums really carried the fun rebellious atmosphere of graffiti into my own work. I also really enjoyed extracting the distinct shapes seen in graffiti and really enhancing them with the use of colour. For example, on image 4 of my talking colour section, i used blue pencils to shade around the funky lettering, i believe this gives a more striking and prominent affect that i wouldn’t have got if just using a blue posca pen.

I also like the way I’ve depicted pattern in this project. I used Photoshop to duplicate and resize my initial drawings which i then printed out and hand cut and stuck back on paper- to imagine how they would look as repeat patterns. I think a simple method like this is really good to envision how these shapes would look as textile designs. In my opinion, the the small collages i made inspired by my graffiti photos display a lively and interesting array of patterns that communicate what i saw in the graffiti.

However, if i was to have more time with this project, i would’ve liked to experiment with more texture and expand my use of mediums. I would’ve loved to have tried using materials that i found in the area i was taking photos from and perhaps collage them together. I would’ve also loved to have seen how i could’ve responded to my graffiti photos using mediums such as chalk and pastels, not just paint. In my next projects i want to be more experimental and step outside my comfort zone when researching and responding.

This piece was inspired by a movie I loved as a kid, Coraline. It’s a dark fairytale with a strange, gothic style. I was drawn to its strong use of colour. The colours are vivid but not too sweet—rich yet a bit eerie. I used bright yellow, blue, and orange to make bold contrasts, and I also used waves and dots to add a sense of order and some chaos. The childlike colors and handmade texture give a mix of sweetness and hidden unease.

This one is about self-observation. I used coloured pencils and thick paint to build a small private space. The bright colours of the room—red and blue bedding, pink and purple walls, and a yellow chair—make it stand out. Little things like hanging clothes and different bed covers feel slightly off. On the right, the black-and-white grids and machines look more real, which makes the space feel dreamlike.

This work has a background of red-brown and bright blue. The eyes are the calmest but also the strongest part. I didn’t use bright colours there—just soft tones and light shadows to make the gaze look real. Even when everything else is bright, the eyes are what pull me in first.

This piece started from the colourful Halloween candy I saw at Lidl. I used old stuff to make new shapes—an old laundry net, bubble wrap painted red and yellow, and black paint inside to form candy shapes. I added cotton under it to make it soft. The black background makes the colours pop even more.

I made this after seeing the big round moon during the Mid-Autumn Festival. I used yellow for the moon, pink for the church, and blue-green for the clouds. The contrast made everything clear and lively. The buildings became simple shapes, and the clouds turned abstract, mixing real and dreamlike space.

This was my first go at a coloured pencil still life. I tried to show the full shape of each object, even the hidden parts. I used bright colours and small items to create a calm afternoon tea scene. My lines are rough but full of feeling—it was my first time exploring shape and daily-life charm.

For this project, I wanted to see how colour can show emotion without clear shapes. I used acrylic paint and bubble wrap to make layers and texture. I liked how blue, purple, and yellow mixed to show both calm and energy. Sometimes the paint blended in ways I didn’t expect, but that made the work feel more alive. It helped me understand how colour and texture shape the mood.

Here, I was looking at how colours tell stories in daily life. It shows a person waiting on the street. I used warm brown for the coat to give a calm, nostalgic feeling. The background buildings are cool-toned and sharp, making a nice contrast with the person. I used colour and perspective to show space and air instead of making it too realistic.

This is a quick floral clothing sketch done with pencil and crayon. The lines are free and simple. The colours are bright, and the flowers and leaves feel full of life. It catches a small bit of nature’s energy and freshness.

This painting was inspired by the city lights in the fog. The lights took on these cool, defined shapes, so I just had to capture that vibe and add my own artistic twist.

The inspiration I gained while eating I noticed that the combination of spaghetti and onion rings has a very interesting shape. So I expressed it using an abstract approach.

While I was washing my hands, I observed the process of water creating ripples. I then expressed this dynamic action through painting.

There is a broken wall downstairs in my house. The steel bars are exposed inside. I used red lines to represent it and painted the wall with watercolors.

Just like the previous picture, I used different techniques to depict that wall. I employed polka dots and distorted lines to convey the danger of the wall.

This is the fallen petals I observed on a rainy day. I used a large number of blue dots to represent the rain.

Because I have myopia, when I look at the light source, the light will spread out. I get inspiration and then draw the light in my mind.

This is a red wall in the rain. The raindrops on the wall create many red dots.

This is what I have observed – different forms of the sun have different colors at different times.

When I went to a lake, it was just at sunset. The sunlight fell on the ripples and created such shapes.

I really enjoy documenting the objects in my daily life through painting. I don’t like uniform shapes. I prefer to add my personal insights, exaggerate or weaken them, and at the same time, I pay more attention to the expression of colors. However, I think I’m a bit lacking in the expression of patterns, especially in the aspect of depicting their outlines. I believe I need more practice in patterns and enhance my creativity in patterns.