Liberty Blackley -Talking Colour
For this project I decided to go to Columbia Road Flower market. When deciding where to go I was really stuck as London has so much colour wherever you go. However as the focus of this project was to draw colour I wanted to go somewhere I could gain inspiration from shape also, and flowers have some really unique shapes. I really enjoyed drawing the flowers and my surroundings including the busy crowds of people however I found it challenging to draw whilst I was there instead of drawing from a photograph, mainly because it was very busy so it was hard to focus on something for a good amount of time and also because it’s not something I’m used to. However some of the more simple drawings I didn’t take too much time on in comparison to the ones I drew from my photos are some of my favourite ones. This has inspired me to do more initial drawings for my future projects.
In my drawings I experimented with a range of mediums including water colours, soft pastels, chalk pencils and pens. I also explored colour by using different coloured surfaces to draw on; coloured paper, tracing paper and coloured tissue paper. In some of my drawings I focused on creating texture within the petals and leaves of the flowers by the amount of pressure I used with my tools. I found I had to zoom in to one particular area on many of the flower stools as there were so many colours in one space. Although I am pleased with my drawings, I wish I had explored more of the surroundings of Columbia Road rather than focus so much on the flowers; looking back at the photographs I took, there are also many colours within the shops, blue skies and peoples clothing.
Overall this task has inspired me to come out of my comfort zone and draw when I see something inspiring rather than take a photo, I enjoyed working with bright and vibrant colours with mixed media especially coloured chalk to create texture and will explore this further with my future projects.
6th November 2022 @ 5:18 pm
Peer Feedback:
Looking at your work, I can see the amount of time and effort that has gone into both tasks! I find how you have focused on a certain area that inspires you (Columbia Road Flower Market) exciting, as you have been able to create a variety of different mark makings and patterns that are different, yet link together well. As this project focuses on colour, this was an amazing place to go to, as there are several different bold colours shown within your drawings.
For the task ‘Talking Colour’, I enjoy how experimental you have been with your mark makings, creating exciting mixed media responses. I like how you have used a variety of different mediums, and layered them to create colourful responses. You have also used a wide range of different coloured surfaces to draw on which has worked well. By experimenting with different ways of working with your chosen mediums, you have been able to create interesting textures and shapes within your work.
For the task ‘Talking Pattern’, I enjoy the pattern created by weaving two drawings together, as it seems like a simple technique yet your results are very effective. I like how you have used both digital and traditional methods to create your patterns. Many mediums have been used to create these responses which has worked well, especially for your collaged outcomes. This is something you should consider experimenting with further throughout future projects, as it has worked very well!
Overall, I feel very inspired by your work and have been encouraged to work with a wider range of mediums (e.g. pastels) and drawing surfaces for my own future projects.