Our second workshop was well attended today and everyone there really threw themselves into the drawing activity.
We began by choosing still life objects from our vast collection of bits and pieces and then took them back to a comfortable place either at a table or with a drawing board.
The idea was to try a drawing media you hadn't used before, including charcoal, graphite pencils and the hugely popular ink and stick!
There were some really lovely drawings and a few participants were enthusiastically turning out piece after piece of fabulous work. I especially liked the use of paper collage with ink and water drawings over the top.
There was a lovely atmosphere today; a mix of tranquility, concentration and fun. Hopefully all of those who came enjoyed it as much as we did and went home having learned something new - or at least having tried a new technique or way of working - even if it meant stepping out of the comfort zone for a minute!
I have learned over my artistic career that experimentation only helps develop your style, so never be afraid to try something different to the way you usually work. (Tip for the day!)
For those who didn't quite finish their drawings, there are photos of your still life here. Have fun finishing them off!
It's been lovely these last couple of days and we are so looking forward to next Friday morning's collage workshop. Please let us know if you intend to come so that we can make space available, it is proving quite popular already!
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