A Splash of Colour

Had a very enjoyable time yesterday at Bowery Visual Arts delivering a beginner’s guide to drawing portraits. I gave a brief talk about my paintings and the processes behind their creation. Then we looked at Daily Drawings and the mark making techniques I use. We experimented with pens to create similar definition, patterns and textures and lighting effects. Finally we developed an observed portrait using a range of these techniques.

• Presenting my work
• Experiments and worksheets
• Contours
• Pencil adjustments
• Correcting proportions
• Cross hatching
• Family portrait
• With my paintings

Thanks to all the participants for their positivity, enthusiasm and willingness to experiment, and Bowery for hosting. I’ll be presenting another session, Introduction to Painting on 3 September. You can book by calling the gallery, or online via Bowery.org My joint exhibition with Helen Field is on to view until 20 May. Drop in for ‘A Splash of Colour’ – and a lovely coffee too! This YouTube video tour gives a flavour of what to expect. More exhibition news to follow next week. Keep safe, and thanks for looking.

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RePaper drawings line by line

Working with the Creative Writing group at Bowery Visual Arts. Sitters found it fascinating to watch the drawing appear on screen as it developed, and their reaction to it became part of the drawing. Many thanks to the group for their good humour and openness to the process and to the hosts, Bowery Visual Arts.