In this task, I employed a variety of different media and materials for creation, such as acrylic paint, watercolor, markers, paper-cutting, oil pastels, tissues paper, and acrylic ink. Among these different media, they can also be combined to produce different effects. for making patters, first select a picture and then patting. after that, first enlarge an area and then draw a detail picture. The third step is to determine the shape and start making the pattern.
Angelica Bradley:
I’ve really enjoyed looking through Curley’s talking colour and talking pattern drawings. Her work explored a range of silhouettes and…
In this work I choose orchids as the main item for this creation because orchids are different in each region. For instance, they have different shapes in the UK and in China. Among these dozen or so paintings, I employed various media for creation, such as acrylic, colored pencils, syringes, pencil, pastel and silver foil. The effects of drawing on paper of different colours are also different.
Over the past few days, I’ve been painting scenes and impressions from my life in London. Last weekend, my friends and I visited the Seven Sisters cliffs. Although the weather wasn’t ideal, the view was still magnificent. I took photos and later expressed the landscape through watercolor and colored pencil, exploring different textures. On the beach, I picked up pebbles and seashells and drew them using markers and pencils.
The next day, I bought acrylic markers and painted the graffiti I saw during our street art field trip. I also tried a technique I learned online—choosing colors based on brightness rather than hue—to paint a portrait of my friend.
A few days later, during the Mid-Autumn Festival, my friends and I went to Chinatown for traditional food and mooncakes. Back home, I made a bowl of noodles that turned out to be one of the best I’ve ever cooked, and I captured both dishes in watercolor and colored pencil with a semi-realistic approach.
Recently, I went sketching in the park and painted small flowers using a blended watercolor technique. Finally, I drew a character from a story I love, combining watercolor and soluble pencils, and finished it with highlights in white acrylic marker
In this experiment, I started by observing my surroundings and extracting colors from the environment. In the first chapter, my inspiration came from the arrangement of fruits in a fruit stand. I used different materials such as watercolor pencils and sketching techniques. What I am most satisfied with in this experiment is the landscape I painted, as landscapes make me feel calm and peaceful. However, I think I still need to improve my ability to depict human figures. In my future experiments, I plan to draw more inspiration from people and incorporate that into my work.
During this session, we went to soho and observed the humanistic features of London as we walked. I discovered graffiti hidden in the alleys, elaborately designed clothes in the shop Windows, and magazines filled in the small shops. I also went into the horniman museum and garden to immerse myself in nature, to observe the trunks and textures of various plants, to touch small animals and observe the texture of their fur and the texture of their horns.No matter where I go, when I walk on the road, I always observe nature. I find that the world needs nature. Places without nature seem very desolate. But once a place is filled with plants and animals, everything seems very warm and full of vitality. At the very beginning, I just copied what I saw. Later on, I would use more materials and more different ways to express the nature I saw.
In this project, I started by observing my surroundings and recording what caught my attention through drawing. I tried to collect colors and shapes from daily life — from the busy streets of London to quiet museum spaces. Each piece reflects a small part of what I saw and how I felt in those moments.
In “Chinatown Lanterns,” I focused on the bright color contrasts and lively atmosphere of hanging lights. I used gouache and markers to express the strong rhythm and energy of the street. “Japanese Ramen” was more personal and calm — I drew it with colored pencils to show warmth and a sense of comfort in everyday life. At the Horniman Museum, I looked closely at natural objects like seashells and plants, layering colors to create soft and delicate textures.
What I enjoyed most about this project was the process of observing and responding freely. Some drawings turned out imperfect, but they feel honest and spontaneous. Through this work, I’ve learned to notice details that I might have ignored before, and to let my feelings guide the way I draw.
In this work, I have been drawn to the layering of petals, the rhythm of ripples on water, and the fine lines of leaf veins. There is a quiet strength in these subtle forms. Every time I observe closely, I discover new structures and rhythms.
My work mainly uses markers and watercolors, I start by sketching a few casual lines and then let the colors naturally blend and flow. In this process, I gradually perceive the rhythm of the patterns. They are not deliberately designed, but grow organically with the movement of my hand and the diffusion of the paint. Sometimes, unexpected shapes and layers emerge during the painting, and this randomness gives the work a greater sense of life.
Angelica Bradley: I’ve really enjoyed looking through Curley’s talking colour and talking pattern drawings. Her work explored a range of silhouettes and…