"THE CREATIVE PROCESS" 

Creating a number of unique outcomes from an original starting image. 

For the first project on my art and design course at Chesterfield College, inspired by rivers and Derbyshire's largest artwork The Derwent Pulse we were introduced to a range of different media including collage, ink and paint and were taught how to create an array of different outcomes from just one starting image.

To begin with I chose to use a continuous line drawing of an empty Lilt and a Diet Coke can which I had drawn using felt tip pens on a magazine and collage ground as my starting point. 

After this I used a viewfinder to select a smaller section of the image to create a new and interesting aspect of the drawing, which was fun as it created a more abstract perspective which I wouldn't have noticed before. We then had to recreate this new image in black and white using more collage/drawing techniques: 

I was pleased with the outcome of this activity as i thought using grounds like graph paper and masking tape worked really well, adding texture and depth to the image. 

Taking things even further, the next step was to photocopy the image and add an accent colour: 

Using the photocopier flattened the image, removing any variations in colour or texture which I thought was a really interesting yet simple technique that I'd never come across or thought of doing before. The use of the accent colour also brought back the vibrancy of the yellow lilt can, bringing the image back to life.

After this we...wait for it... used a viewfinder AGAIN?!! When will it ever end?? to zoom in further creating yet another unusual and original A2 sized piece. Mine looked a little like this: 

Finally we cut THAT piece into strips after adding a second accent colour, rearranged it and mounted it onto a white board. This is the final outcome: 

Overall I really enjoyed this exercise as it taught me that your first attempt at a piece of work doesn't have to be the final outcome. The number of possibilities are endless and you can always take the process further by zooming in, photocopying, making a collage and drawing etc. 

Previously if I didn't like a drawing I'd done I would have been tempted to just throw it away, but this has taught me to look for the aspects in my work that I like and use them make something new and thought provoking! 

Overall a huge success.