These designs were samples and responses I made during the first stages of my FMP. I wanted to look at emotions. It was my intention to produce a mixed media piece; painting, illustration, print and then also to edit it digitally. I have learnt that all materials can link and that used together they can be very creative.

The first image, ‘Hidden in plain sight’ shows that often we cannot tell if a person is suffering with anxiety and depression, but that it affects their day to day life.The second piece is looking at other emotions such as angst and pining. I used the fictional illness, Hanahaki. My intention for this was to show how mental illness takes a toll on a person.

What have I learnt from this course?

During my course I have learnt many different skills and how to put them in my art work. I have also learnt how to improve my work with other people's help.

What is my advice for anyone joining the course?

Advice for anyone starting my course? Keep working on your mistakes to make your art better and don't give up if you do one thing wrong. Also have an open mind to everything that you do.

I am progressing onto Level 3 Art in September