Creating in the Moment: Exploring the Flow Pattern Through Action

Lately, I’ve been working to tap more into my creativity. It’s been such an enriching process, especially as I revisit techniques that helped me stay grounded during the pandemic. Over the last three years, I’ve been immersed in creating the Flow print, a design born from a meditative practice I developed to calm my anxiety. That practice eventually evolved into the typographical monogram Flow pattern you’ve come to know.

Recently, I’ve been experimenting with new ways to bring the Flow pattern to life through different art techniques. If you’ve read my previous blog, you’ll know I’ve been eager to learn batik dye methods. This weekend, I took my first steps into this art form, starting with a DIY twist: using Elmer’s glue as a resist to create the pattern before dyeing the fabric. Inspired by the fluidity of the Flow design, I also experimented with a hot glue gun, but I quickly realized controlling the glue’s movement is a skill in itself.

It’s a humbling reminder that creativity is as much about the process as it is about the outcome. There’s so much to learn, and I’m taking notes on what works and what doesn’t as I refine my approach. I’m excited to share this journey with you—from the challenges to the breakthroughs—as I work toward a technique that feels just right.

Check back soon for updates, and join me as I continue exploring new ways to bring the Flow pattern to life.