DRAWN SCALE 1: 

Drawn Scale 1 (Wateriness) : Iteration Series 1 (Experimenting)

In the experimentation series, I was introduced to the process of mapping and developed various techniques and concepts to express water systems and their surroundings. Demonstrated above, I experimented with techniques such as charcoal shading, water colour paints, and 'careful penwork' to express aspects of the map at scale 1.

Drawn Scale 1 (Wateriness) : Iteration Series 2 (Developing)

The developing series enabled a progression of my drawings, by expanding upon previously expressed techniques in a more 'careful' manor. The technique of charcoal shading was carried over and is predominant in these two example drawings of iteration series 2, signifying large bodies of water and a grid-pattern. 

Drawn Scale 1 (Wateriness) : Iteration Series 3 (Refining)

The refining series enabled me to both advocate further this required sense of 'careful' drawing, whilst utilising colour to signify dominant features of my drawings. The use of red water colour paint, and a light blue water colour pen expressed this theme of the water system's integrity over surrounding environments, which to be carried over in my layered drawing. 

Drawn Scale 1 (Wateriness) : Iteration Series 4 (Layering)

My layered drawing for scale 1 summarised numerous developed techniques throughout previous iterations series, paralleling this theme of water's integrity and dominance over the land. Layer 1 utilised the technique of charcoal shading, representing a backdrop of the collective man-made and natural environment. Layer 2 involved the use of dark blue water colour paint to reflect the large and deep bodies of water. Layer 3 utilised a light blue water colour pen to stand out, reflecting various rivers, creeks, and brooks on the scale 1 map. 

DRAWN SCALE 2:

Drawn Scale 2 : Iteration Series 1 (Developing)

The developing series at scale 2 involved identifying and tracing a selected area that we will investigate and map over a course of time, local to us. My chosen area looks at a tip of the Cowan River, and its expansion into various creeks and brooks. Similar techniques to drawn scale 1 were utilised to express varying artistic and mapping ideas. Furthermore, I introduced this idea of estimated tributary length by illustrating dotted lines at the end of each creek and brook. 

Drawn Scale 2 : Iteration Series 2 (Refining)

The refining series involved a progression from series 1, whilst combining our mapping with personal knowledge of the system from a real-life walk and survey, as well as online base map research. Particularly, in drawing *1 (Left), I utilised both personal and online measurements to determine each tributary length, refining this initial concept of estimated dotted lined measurements.

Drawn Scale 2 : Iteration Series 3 (Layering)

Base Map Research:

Layered Drawing: 

My layered drawing of scale 2 touched upon this theme of urban environment in relation to water systems, mapping this relationship within layers. Layer 1 utilised charcoal shading and green water colour paint to contrast the urban environment with the natural landscape. Layer 2 looked at the water system itself, and the various creeks and brooks, over the landscaped layer 1. Layer 3 most specifically mapped the road system in the urban environment, which upon drawing, demonstrated a connection with the water system and natural landscape as it distinctively parallel its tracings. 

PERSONAL SCALE:

Personal Scale : Iteration Series 1 (Developing)

Personal Scale : Iteration Series 2 (Refining)

The refining series of my personal scale photos were taken on a second walk, in order to curate my images to more of a purpose for my final series personal scale. Most of these images taken were done so to reflect the man-made influence on the system, seen through bridges, signs, steps, concrete road paths. As well as this, I captured various significant water drops and declines along the system and the notable crossing points between the local creeks and brooks.

Edited Image/Initial Draft of Personal Scale:

ACT OF CARE:

Photo documenting poem reading:

FINALS:

Drawn Scale 1 : 'Water Dominance'

My final series of scale 1 encapsulates numerous techniques, ideas, and themes from various iteration series in drawn scale 1. The use of layering enables a contrast between the collective environment as a backdrop to various creeks, rivers, and brooks. Techniques such as charcoal shading, water colour pen, shading, 'careful' pen work, and dotted lines were all utilised to culminate in my final drawing for scale 1, demonstrating the integrity and dominance of the various water systems. 

Drawn Scale 2 : 'Urban Influence'

My final series of scale 2 similarly embodies investigations and drawings from previous iteration series in drawn scale 2 by emphasising the relationship between the natural landscape and water system, with the surrounding urban environment. The use of layering enabled the specific road and water systems to shine above the urban and natural landscape in varied shadings of charcoal behind. Essentially, this final drawing is refined from my layered drawing at scale 2, as it routes back to a more monochromic drawing to better highlight its detail and 'carefulness'. 

Personal Scale 1 : 'Creeks and Brooks'

My final series personal scale utilises various curated images from my second walk to map out both themes of water dominance and urban influence amongst my local system of 'Lovers Jump Creek', 'Caley Brook', and 'Frasers Brook'. Each selected image was duotoned in Adobe Photoshop to reflect the influence of natural green colours amidst these environments of urban and water features. Similarly, I have trimmed and edited in the various creeks and brooks to somewhat match the journey I had taken and what photos match each area.

Act of Care : 'Onomatopoeic Poem'

My final series act of care took the form of a onomatopoeic poem, which was read aloud to the local system itself, specifically at the middle of 'Caley Brook'. This poem reflects the theme of the water's integrity as I used these action words alike to reflect a sense of rushing water down the stream until it reaches its end, paralleling the end of the poem. Furthermore, I wrote this poem whilst at the brook itself, enabling me to capture all these sounds of water and nature alike into the poem, bolstering the act of care itself.