Working on creating unique shapes through different media. I was inspired by macro photgraphy of deteriorating buildings and rusting metal and wanted to show the idea of layers showing through each other in different ways which I achieved with paper cutouts. I then tried printing with materials I had around the house to create patterns (bubble wrap and clingfilm.) Dec 2025-Jan 2026.
Individual layers of paper cutout, A5
Different orders of paper cutouts
Photography that I was inspired by
Acrylic paint prints
After experimenting with different prints and paper cutouts I wanted to combine these ideas. I made a few small pieces using watercolour, acrylic, cutout, prints, and embroidery, then bound them into an A6 sketchbook. From my original inspiration of deterioration I was able to create abstract work and a small cohesive book showing different techniques with unifying shapes and colours. January 2026.
Handbinding to create book
Double page spreads, A5
Individual A6 work
Dance objects and figures
A collection of studies and still life compositions showing the process of my Higher expressive project. I chose to do the theme of dance, showing different objects found backstage, as performing is something I’ve always been passionate about. August 2024-March 2025. Later in the year, I decided to delve deeper into the theme of dance and focus on the figures and shapes that dancers create. Oct-Dec 2025.
Above - watercolour and gouache, 30x30cm
Right - charcoal pencils, A4
Still life studies:
Left - gouache (pencil for writing), A5
Middle - graphite pencils, A4
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Above - life drawings taken from A3 sketchbook, Rightchalk on black paper, A5
Charcoal continuous line drawings, A5
Buildings in London
Over the summer I went to London and enjoyed the architecture and environment. I brought a sketchbook and did small studies of details around London. This then led me to do more detailed and stylised work on a larger scale. July-Sep 2025
Ballpoint pen sketches completed quickly around London, A6
Charcoal, A4
Ballpoint pen and alcohol markers, both A5
London Work Development
I wanted to continue my work on London and experiment more with patterns/colour. I began with some lino prints of a London phonebox and lamppost, printing onto different colours and arranging them. September 2025.
My intial work/ starting point
I decided to create postcards as mementos for the friends I went to London with. I started by creating a larger piece including a London tube map, then cut it into sections so it had a cohesive look and so they could be placed together. SepOct 2025.
Finished postcards (A5) with embroidery details
Lino print collage, A4
Lino blocks, 8x13cm, 8x15cm
Lino print collage, 25x17cm
Postcards in different layouts
Watercolour, collage, and embroidery (on paper), A3
Design and Manufacture
In Higher D&M I was tasked to design food court seating for children inspired by the theme “Children's fun snacks” that included an element of play. After coming up with 8 initial ideas I chose the design pictured on the left, which I then developed into the design on the right. Jan-Apr 2025.
Graphic Design Work
Work on imagery for the film La La Land, which was developed into a poster. I tried a variety of different layouts, and in the final one I chose, I incorporated paper cutout on the piano and coloured shapes to add some texture. FebMarch 2024.
Graphite pencil, 8x10cm Digital handdrawn
Marker, 5x7cm, 10x7cm
Marker/paper cutout, 14x5cm each
Handdrawn digital and paper cutout, A3
Character design task
Work from a character design task. I was inspired by 50s fashion so based my character around this as well as deer as they are both seen as feminine, and I felt the colour palette worked well for the time period. I was interested in the environment she would live in so came up with some mid-century furniture designs that could be included in her home. Aug-Sept 2025.
Research images/moodboard
Style of 50's fashion sketch,
Character design (logo)
I had the idea to turn my character into a doll which I could then make a dollhouse for. I wanted to create a logo/sign for the house so researched 50s fonts before coming up with my final design. This could be a sign on the house or packaging for it as a toy. September 2025.
Final lettering and logo design tested on different backgrounds. Handdrawn digitally.
Character design (home)
I developed my interior for my character, coming up with different layouts to put my furniture in. I then researched mid-century architecture and after looking at different classic silhouettes designed the exterior for her house, before coming up with a floor plan. To visualise her space in 3D I made a model out of foam which I would later like to create with more durable material. Sept-Dec 2025.
Taken from A3 sketchbook, planning layout and exterior
Model, foamboard, 35x26x12cm, Images drawn onto digitally for better understanding of space.
