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Task 2 —Talking Patterns

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Task 2 —Talking Patterns
Task 2 —Talking Patterns
Task 2 —Talking Patterns
Task 2 —Talking Patterns
Task 2 —Talking Patterns
Task 2 —Talking Patterns
Task 2 —Talking Patterns
Task 2 —Talking Patterns
Task 2 —Talking Patterns
Task 2 —Talking Patterns

In the “Talking Pattern” project, I tried many ways to record patterns that I found interesting. For example, when I went to a restaurant, I noticed the lampshades above were made from bamboo. Another time, I bought a piece of matcha mille crepe cake and found its texture to be neat and interesting . I also saw an art installation by Rui, she combinated of stones and fabric was also very interesting .

I learned the method our professor showed in class: first, observe a place as a whole, and then looking on a specific detail. This change in can lead to a completely different feeling. This is exactly what I tried. My favorite was the texture of the final set of mushrooms. At first glance, I thought they all looked almost the same except for their color. But when I looked closer and used a pencil to sketch them, I could better capture how the shapes and textures inside the mushrooms varied. Some lines were thick, others thin; some long, some short, creating a sense of unevenness.

It was the same with that stone installation. My first impression was that it was just ordinary stretchy fabric covering stones. However, when I examined it more closely, I discovered the stretchy fabric was actually made of lace, and the lines were incredibly dense.

Through this project, I learned to look at objects from different methods and angles. It’s about seeing beyond the surface shape to understand the inner structure and details.

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First Task of Talking Colors—Xinyi Zheng

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1.colored luggage case( watercolor)

This is a pure watercolor painting.

1.colored luggage case( watercolor)

This is a pure watercolor painting.

2.fruits in autumn (watercolor and colored pencil)

First, I used watercolors to create large color blocks, and then added lines with colored pencils.

2.fruits in autumn (watercolor and colored pencil)

First, I used watercolors to create large color blocks, and then added lines with colored pencils.

3.colored store (crayon)

I really like the combination of bright blue and orange. It feels both lively and substantial.

3.colored store (crayon)

I really like the combination of bright blue and orange. It feels both lively and substantial.

4.cooking leaves (watercolor, colored pencil and ore pigment)

I really enjoy combining the natural sedimentation colors of mineral pigments with the fluidity of watercolor.

4.cooking leaves (watercolor, colored pencil and ore pigment)

I really enjoy combining the natural sedimentation colors of mineral pigments with the fluidity of watercolor.

5.afternoon tea (draw continuously by a pencil)

This is a painting done only with colored pencils. Although it may seem simple, my brush never lifted off the paper, so there are lines connecting the blank spaces in the middle.

5.afternoon tea (draw continuously by a pencil)

This is a painting done only with colored pencils. Although it may seem simple, my brush never lifted off the paper, so there are lines connecting the blank spaces in the middle.

6.plate and bread (crayon and ore pigment)

I used three kinds of mineral pigments to depict the cracks that occurred during the firing process of the plate.

6.plate and bread (crayon and ore pigment)

I used three kinds of mineral pigments to depict the cracks that occurred during the firing process of the plate.

7.tea (water color and ore)

I used a chaotic background to highlight the bright colors of these teas.

7.tea (water color and ore)

I used a chaotic background to highlight the bright colors of these teas.

8.bowl (chalk and watercolor)

It feels like Yayoi Kusama's artistic techniques were used to create these plates. The first impression they gave me was that the colors were extremely soft, very cute, and very soothing to me.

8.bowl (chalk and watercolor)

It feels like Yayoi Kusama’s artistic techniques were used to create these plates. The first impression they gave me was that the colors were extremely soft, very cute, and very soothing to me.

9.tablecloth (drawing by tissue)

This is a tablecloth for holding cute cups. I think the tablecloth has been stained by the colors of the cups, so I added purple and red to it.

9.tablecloth (drawing by tissue)

This is a tablecloth for holding cute cups. I think the tablecloth has been stained by the colors of the cups, so I added purple and red to it.

10.The evening clothing store (watercolor and pencil)

I really like this building at night, especially the installation art in front of it. It's very light and airy, so I used watercolors to depict it. However, the symmetrical building needs to be expressed with hard lines.

10.The evening clothing store (watercolor and pencil)

I really like this building at night, especially the installation art in front of it. It’s very light and airy, so I used watercolors to depict it. However, the symmetrical building needs to be expressed with hard lines.

my inspiration

1.colored luggage case( watercolor)
2.fruits in autumn (watercolor and colored pencil)
3.colored store (crayon)
4.cooking leaves (watercolor, colored pencil and ore pigment)
5.afternoon tea (draw continuously by a pencil)
6.plate and bread (crayon and ore pigment)
7.tea (water color and ore)
8.bowl (chalk and watercolor)
9.tablecloth (drawing by tissue)
10.The evening clothing store (watercolor and pencil)


Talking Colors Project: My Travel Highlights

In the Talking Colors project, I explored a trip I took with my friends after graduating from high school. During this trip, we find many interesting things, and I took lots of photos, mostly of colorful places and desserts we tried. I realized that Hangzhou is a city full of colors, and I really loved the visual impact of those colors.
I drew tableware, desserts, and buildings using mainly watercolors, mineral pigments, pastels, markers, colored pencils, and oil pastels. This list also reflects the order of what I used most in my 10 drawings. I really like using watercolors because I feel their fluidity is perfect for showing the softness of porcelain. I used mineral pigments to try and capture the texture of tableware and marble. Since pastels and oil pastels have good coverage, I used them more for buildings and desserts to give a solid feel, and their colors are also very bright.
The most challenging part for me was drawing fruits. I had never tried the technique of laying down color blocks first and then adding outlines, but I found it really interesting later. This project helped me understand that drawing is a process combining personal perception and materials deeply. I hope to use this method more in my future designs.

 

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