Exploring Still Life: a Mindful Drawing course
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Archive
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Venue:
The Alexander Centre, -
From:
February 21, 2024 -
To:
March 27, 2024 -
Location:
South East England
This summer found me in a number of inspiring landscapes which I attempted to record with drawing and painting. Some were more successful than others, but how do I measure success? My attempts seemed rather traditional, whereas I had imagined […]
For my first series of paintings this year I wanted a challenge. I wanted to document and translate scenes that contain all the forms, shapes and weather conditions of our landscape. I chose Wales as my muse. From vivid green […]
Scribble is spontaneous…mark making without ‘over thinking’
After a wonderful five month long summer, it is finally time to crack down and concentrate on my third/final year of University! During the majority of my summer break I have been thinking long and hard about ideas for what […]
I used to love drawing as a kid and began getting back into it a couple of years ago, mainly as an accompaniment to research, but didn’t really look into it in any great depth. More recently, I have been […]
It feels as though it is definitely time to get some feedback on my work. While I am sketching and daydreaming in preparation for my future studio I notice that my ideas and fantasy projects cover a range that is […]
Self-directed, micro-residency in an old farmhouse in the Upper Eden Valley. Holly, Cate and I, onetime studio mates, but forever sketching mates, take up residence for 4 days of disciplined work in a sparse environment to see what emerges.
There is a walk on the Quantocks which I keep going back to. I will become familiar with it throughout the seasons. So far I have enjoyed the winter time walks, the colours especially. The Quantocks are known for the […]
Images and observations whilst walking in the countryside.