For the love of Drawing.
‘ To draw is to be free ‘
Come and draw with me and discover the joys of Automatic Drawing, Blind Contour Drawing and total Freehand Drawing. Workshops are held every second Saturday morning at The Studio Level 1, The Imperial Building, 1 Dowling Street, Dunedin Central.
Drawing is the best way to loosen up and experiment
For illustration, for painting, for writing, for sculpture, for creativity.
Dates: 14th and 28th February, 14th and 28th March, 11th and 26th April
What is Automatic Drawing?
Automatic Drawing, or automatism, is a Surrealist art technique where the artist suppresses conscious control, letting the subconscious guide the hand to create spontaneous lines and shapes, tapping into dreams and the unconscious mind for raw creativity. This technique is often used as an artistic warm up, and is thought to be the most natural form of mark making and processing.
Automatism is also used in writing, where one allows written words to flow onto the page with no conscious agenda.
What is Blind Contour Drawing?
Blind contour drawing is a really fun exercise in observation and a way to loosen up before you choose to take on anything a little more complex. It’s a simple one line exercise where you draw the outline of a subject, not lifting your pen from the paper and not looking down to check what you have done. Whilst you work around the features of your subject it just so much fun to let your hand go free on the page. The results will have you laughing with delight and amazed at the zany thing you have done and it’s wacky resemblance to your model. These drawings look great printed on T shirts and on cards for your friends.
Secure your space: Payment: Direct debit $20.00 per session
to Jo St Baker SBS George St Dunedin 03-1355-0228834-01
eftpos and cash on site too jostbaker@gmail.com - text 0224612491
Bring your favourite paper or art pad and a selection of pens and/or pencils. We will look at a multitude of drawing techniques and artists works, but most importantly it’s a time to play, relax and experiment in a safe and creative environment.
Tea and coffee provided to keep you energised
