SEPTEMBER  2025EXPERIMENTALNATURE STUDIES


Nature Studies


This project presents a small digital art series exploring nature through form, texture, and print-inspired processes. The primary aim was to investigate how natural subjects can be reinterpreted using contemporary digital tools while retaining a tactile, material quality commonly associated with traditional printmaking.

The series consists of three artworks, each focused on a different natural element: butterflies, plant stems, and flowers. While the subject matter remains consistent, each piece applies a distinct visual treatment, including monochrome repetition, sepia-toned compositional framing, and cyanotype-inspired colour and edge treatments. This approach allows for variation within a cohesive system and demonstrates how a single theme can be explored across multiple visual styles.

Production centred on digital compositing, masking, layering, and texture development. Photographic source material was refined into simplified forms, then combined with grain, distressed edges, and tonal overlays to create depth and visual interest. Particular attention was given to surface texture and edge treatment to avoid a flat digital finish and instead suggest physical processes such as printing, exposure, and paper handling.

Visual decisions prioritised clarity, balance, and restraint. Clean compositions were paired with controlled texture to ensure each work remained legible while still conveying material richness. Colour palettes were limited and purposeful, supporting consistency across the series while allowing each piece to establish its own mood and emphasis.

Overall, the project demonstrates a considered approach to digital image-making that combines technical control with visual discipline. It highlights the ability to develop a coherent series, adapt techniques to different outcomes, and produce work that is both visually refined and conceptually grounded. These skills are applicable across creative, commercial, and design-focused contexts.