I tuned in to a life drawing session from the
School of Painting, St Ives last weekend. The theme for this time was Matisse’s use of patterns to create space and form. Alice Mumford encouraged us to draw in ink, using a stick or similar wooden implement. I found a broken end of a paintbrush that used to belong to my great-aunt Amy that worked well.
Alice Mumford’s enthusiasm was, as always, deliciously infectious and utterly inspiring – and I rediscovered the ink medium as a source of delight!
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Amongst my recent life drawing explorations from the St Ives School of Painting was a session focusing on the Chiaroscuro technique. Chiaroscuro means light and shadow in Italian and is a classical technique that was used by Renaissance artists*.
And so I had my first experience of drawing a model who was only lit by candlelight! What a privilege to have the chance to try this – and to learn from our tutor Tom Rickman. I’m loving the chance to try these differing ways of making art.
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Reference: * Chiaroscuro in Art: Definition, Technique, Artists & Examples – Video & Lesson Transcript | Study.com
