What do you want to learn more about, and why
I want to learn more about different types of composition. Although I have a basic understanding from my photography studies, I haven't put many techniques into practice. I would like to consciously start using new compositions in my work. Additionally, I plan to continue exploring new colour palettes. I've recently enjoyed playing with palettes I don't usually use, and I want to continue experimenting to push the boundaries of what is possible with colour.
Consider shape, texture, colour, and composition, how can these elements strengthen your image?
Shape, texture, colour, and composition are the fundamental building blocks of an image's visual language. By consciously controlling them, you can guide the viewer's eye and invoke specific feelings, telling a story without a word. For instance, sharp, angular shapes can create a sense of tension, where soft curves elicit calmness, a rough texture might imply age, while a smooth one suggests modernity. Likewise, the use of a warm, vibrant colour palette can inject energy, and a balanced composition creates a feeling of harmony that directs the viewer's gaze.
When were you the most creative, and why do you think that is?
In the process of creating my postcard, I think I was most creative when I was doing research. That's because the research phase is when I start to put all the different ideas together. I'll look at other people's artwork for inspiration, gather composition ideas, find interesting poses, and collect colour references. All of this material then comes together when I begin photo bashing, where I might use six or seven of those references to construct a single, completely new image. It’s in that act of combining existing pieces into a new whole that the most creative work happens for me.