What are fractals

Fractals are patterns in which similar forms appear at different scales. In mathematics, they are associated with self-similarity - a part can resemble the larger whole, even when the resemblance is not exact.

Repeating patterns can also provide a useful metaphor for everyday experience, like habits, reactions and familiar ways of approaching situations may recur in different contexts. Fractal Drawing uses lines, shapes and colours as a structured creative framework for noticing the drawing process and reflecting on your own experience.

A fractal drawing begins with a continuous line and develops into a network of spaces, which are coloured according to the principles of the method. Clear instructions provide structure, while individual choices allow every drawing to develop differently.

A drawing does not map, reveal or prove a person’s inner state, there is no fixed meaning attached to an individual line, shape or colour. Instead, you can notice the choices, reactions and preferences that arise while you work and decide what, if anything, feels personally relevant.

Fractal Drawing can therefore be approached as a form of guided creative self-reflection rather than a medical or psychological assessment. It offers a practical way to slow down, experiment with unfamiliar combinations and reflect on the experience without needing to produce a perfect picture.