What might a drawing help you notice before you have found the words for it?

The Fractal Drawing Method is a structured creative process rather than a conventional drawing class. Its purpose is not only to produce a colourful pattern, but to provide a framework for observation and personal reflection. The first exercise, known as a recognition drawing, begins with a continuous line made with your eyes closed according to clear instructions.

Colours are then added according to the method rather than planned in advance. This can make the finished drawing different from what you might normally choose to create.

When I look at a drawing with its maker, I do not judge whether it is good, bad, beautiful or strange. We can consider the line, the use of the page, the shapes and proportions of the spaces, the colours and the relationships between these elements.

These observations may offer prompts for reflection on current preferences, reactions or experiences. Any meaning is explored with the person who made the drawing; it is not imposed as a fixed interpretation.

Fractal Drawing is not a medical or psychological diagnosis, it is a method of guided self-observation, and any insight that arises remains personal and open to change. Further exercises can provide a structured way to experiment with different lines, colours and patterns.

What might you notice when you give yourself time to consider the process as well as the finished page?