An artist’s process is an incredibly important and sacred part of their practice. I always appreciate when an artist opens up their work to the viewer, allowing us to see how they arrived from point A to point B. Nikkita Cohoon is a wonderful example of an artist sharing their practice openly. Through her company, Ritual Morning Studio, Nikkita offers design and branding services using her unique style of imagery. On her Instagram @ritualmorningstudio, she shares much of her design process. Take a look below at some of her behind the scenes work!
A page from Nikkita’s sketchbook, where she experiments with her signature geometric/organic designs.
Nikkita then takes her sketches to the computer, where she further refines the patterns and motifs.
Some of these sketches become surface design patterns like this one, while others are incorporated into her branding designs and personal artwork. Some of her Morning Mug painting series are pictured below.
All Photos Courtesy of Instagram
One very important concept that should be shared with children who are interested in creating is how invaluable the process is. Encouraging experimentation and play over the final product will reinforce this. When talking to children about their creative pursuits, I suggest asking open-ended questions about their process, materials and subject matter. Being comfortable with explaining one’s process comes from practice, and practice is key!
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