Having traced the tea-related objects, I then incorporated the shapes and forms into a compositional arrangement representing a small tea-making set up, grouping the teapot, milk jug and sugar bowl together with the cup and saucer sitting beside. A teaspoon was also added to the drawing.
With the layout established, I then supplied each of the objects with detailed repetitive patterns, each different as to provide variety to the drawing and colouring-in potentials. My aim with the drawing was to provide the drawing with as many contrasting/clashing patterns as possible for a more complex final resolution suitable for the adult target and their further developed colouring in abilities.
Additionally, patterns featured on the drawing are varied in intricacy as to instill greater disparity between elements and allow for the original composition and scene to not become lost within itself, maintaining the understanding of the context of the colouring page.
Patterns include fine veritcal lines, chevrons, floral patterns, line detailing, polka-dots and overlapping circles.
In addition to the original compositional objects, a grid background was added to reflect square kitchen tiles and add larger outlines of space in contrast to the smaller, more intricate patterns featured across the tea serving objects.
To provide further context to the drawing, I supplied the colouring page with large-scale paisley pattern motifs spouting from the teapot and teacup to reflect the eastern origins of tea. Imports from the British East India Company (formed to pursue trade) in the first half of the 17th century made paisley and other Indian patterns popular.
Finally, the quote ‘Where there’s tea, there is hope’ was added to the drawing - this encapsulating the strength and comfort people find in tea.
The drawing was produced digitally as to create clean, consistent line work that adhered to the brief’s request for 3px line weight/brush size.
The final drawing is featured below:
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