In early 2021, my friend John Cloud (Instagram: @johncloudart), a graphic design student in the final semester of his curriculum, approached me with an interesting idea for his capstone. He offered to create my artist branding, and with this opportunity, I decided to release my first EP, "The Flower That Blooms". After brainstorming and considering various names, I chose "Patternman" as my artist name, as it reflected an old nickname of mine and my passion for developing patterns.

Working closely with John, I was involved in every aspect of the EP's production, including writing, recording, producing, mixing, and mastering. The EP's themes were centered around my personal experiences from 2019 to 2021, which included the death of a close family member, the challenges of the pandemic, and the uncertainty of where my story would lead.

Alongside the musical creation, John designed the EP's visual assets and mockups, which perfectly captured the EP's essence. The release of "The Flower That Blooms" was a cathartic and meaningful experience, and I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to collaborate with such a talented designer to bring my vision to life.