Talking Colour/ Talking Pattern- Handan Zheng
Bottles and jars on the farm – oil pastels
A shell – pastel
Flowers and green leaves in the garden – oil pastels and watercolors
Tree colors – acrylic
Pigs I saw on the farm – colored pencils and Posca pens
Goats I saw on the farm – pencil and watercolors
Flowers – Plastic bag, water, acrylic, watercolor
Rough farm road surface – Watercolor, tissues
A corner of the farm – Pencil, colored pencils
Plants I saw in the farm garden – Pastels, pink paper
Reflection
In this task, I employed a variety of styles and materials to depict some of the animals, plants, and objects I observed at Hackney City Farm. I enjoy experimenting with different painting techniques to avoid a monotonous outcome. Additionally, using diverse mediums significantly alters the artistic expression. For instance, in my piece “Bottles and Jars on the Farm,” I employed a diverse palette to capture the variety and vibrancy of the bottles found on the farm. I intentionally staggered the patterns between bottles to create a more pronounced and rich contrast in the composition. Similarly, “A Shell,” another subject observed at the farm, possessed rich colors. I experimented with applying powdered pigments to achieve a more natural color gradient. For “Plants I Saw in the Farm Garden,” I painted with pastels on pink paper, as the pastel effect effectively conveys the plants’ layered texture. I also used a ruler to dab acrylic paint for the abstract creation “Tree Colors.” The acrylic paint sometimes blended together, resembling layered leaves while also evoking the texture of trees. During this task, I experimented with transferring petal shapes using plastic bags and incorporating tissue paper textures to create “Rough Farm Road Surface,” altering the tactile experience of the artwork. Moving forward, I aim to explore more diverse mediums and employ bolder color choices. Ultimately, I thoroughly enjoyed the process of completing this task. this task deepened my understanding of color’s role in artistic expression and its profound visual impact. At the same time, I developed a different perspective on color.
Talking Pattern-I used different coloured Posca pens to draw the plants I saw at Kew Garden.
Talking Pattern- I used acrylic paints, sponges and Posca pens to abstractly paint the flowers.
Talking Pattern- I used different colours and thicknesses of Posca pens.
Talking Pattern- I use crayons to draw the bricks.
Talking Pattern- I used a Posca pen and coloured paper to paint the waterlilies and lotus leaves.
Talking Pattern-I used acrylic paints for the abstract transfer of the waterlilies and ended up with Posca pen.
Talking pattern- I used pastels to paint the flowers I saw at Kew Garden.
Talking Pattern- I used watercolours and coloured pencils.
Talking Pattern- I used a white pen to draw the cactus.
Talking Pattern- I used coloured paper and posca pen.
Reflection- Talking Pattern
During the development of my Talking Pattern series, I primarily sketched plants and scenes from Kew Gardens in west London. I employed a variety of painting materials and mediums to express these subjects. Among my favourite patterns is the one featuring water lilies and lotus leaves. Building upon the base painting, I incorporated coloured paper to enrich the pattern, enhancing its visual impact and achieving a more complete appearance. Simultaneously, I employed highly abstract methods to create distinct patterns, applying acrylic paint in a deliberately random and impromptu manner for transfer and painting. This approach yields exceptionally unique patterns. Furthermore, I am particularly fond of the painting I created using pastels, depicting flowers I observed at Kew Gardens. It highlights the unique characteristics of the petals, while the stamen area is also distinctive, unlike typical flowers. For the leaf patterns, I directly added pastels, achieving an abstract yet fitting effect. Simultaneously, I employed numerous coloured papers for collage, experimenting with diverse approaches to explore this task. I incorporated subtle accents with Posca pens to enhance the painting’s vibrancy. Additionally, I trialled drawing with white pens on black paper, rendering the patterns more distinct while amplifying their visual impact and allowing for a more intuitive perception of their form.
Ultimately, this task revealed numerous patterns within everyday life, each yielding distinct visual effects and experiences that can be skilfully integrated. Learning to transform observed objects into patterns enables their application in textile embroidery work. This exercise has cultivated a more nuanced appreciation for patterns.
Shuoqi Wang: Peer course learning feedback Your performance in the course is extremely excellent! In the "TALKING COLOUR" and "TALKING PATTERN" tasks,…