Tutorial - Colour Walk

This activity encourages you to explore your surroundings through colour and observation. It is designed as a simple, screen-free creative exercise that helps you notice details you might usually overlook after work.

By focusing on colour, this walk becomes a form of visual collection and inspiration for future creative work.

You will need:

• A phone or camera (optional)

• 10–20 minutes

• Your surroundings (indoors or outdoors)

Step-by-step process:

Step 1: Choose a colour

Select one colour before you begin your walk (e.g. green, yellow, blue, pink). This will be your focus.

Step 2: Observe your environment

Go for a walk and look for your chosen colour in everyday surroundings - objects, nature, signage, clothing, textures.

Step 3: Collect visual moments

Take photos only if you want to, or simply mentally note what you see. Focus on small, subtle details rather than obvious objects.

Step 4: Reflect on your findings

After your walk, review what you noticed. Were there more variations of your colour than expected? Did anything surprise you?

What to do with your images/observations:

• Use photos as inspiration for printmaking or collage

• Create colour palettes for design work

• Develop into Instagram posts

• Combine multiple walks to build a visual archive

• Translate findings into patterns or textures

Top tips:

• Try different colours on different days

• Focus on both natural and man-made objects

• Don’t worry about taking “perfect” photos - snapshots are enough

• Walk slowly and avoid distractions if possible

• Repeat the walk in different locations for variety