Drawing Into Painting: Ink & Watercolour

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Wednesday, October 4th, 2023
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

This course is about making the most of ink and water-based media to create drawings and paintings. Students will explore the wide range of possibilities that ink, watercolour and mixed media provide to create exciting artwork in personal styles. Each week will be devoted to a different subject and approach. The primary focus on the medium will allow students to develop their personal art practice with a process based approach. Subjects include portraits, figures, landscapes, flowers and still life objects. Working with ink and water involves the dance between control and spontaneity, draftsmanship and observation, creating a bridge between drawing and painting. Students will develop strategies to handle and harness the fluid nature of the ink and watercolour. Materials that will be explored and explained include dip pens, brush pens, brushes, and twigs. Instruction will be given on techniques through demonstration and with reference to a different featured artist each week. No drawing experience necessary.