We drew the Experimental Drawing and Printing course to a close in this final Monday session in an exciting combined process-led workshop that culminated in a group-made installation of animated mono prints and relief casted plaster sculptures. Split into two stages, the students worked individually in two groups to work with plaster and with printing. In stage one, the students built clay molds into which objects were pressed and embedded and after considering composition and depth, plaster was mixed and poured. After drying, the sculptures were relieved of their clay to be free standing plaster cast sculptures. Stage two consisted of layered mono printing, whereby the combining and buildin
Thursday evening 'Life Printing' we used the concept of negative shape to create collographs, When printed the figure appeared as if by magic. Will definitely be repeating this technique in 'Life into the Figure' next term
Friday is 'Studio Practice' day and is the opportunity for artists to develop their own personal projects with input from tutors and fellow artists in the studio. The last couple of terms we've introduced a model day once a term and students have the opportunity to work from the clothed model with again their own personal agenda. If you are interested in joining us next term please send a message to be added to our waiting list.
Contemporary Realistic Drawing Weeks 4 & 5 For the last 2 weeks of the term, we were consolidating all the mark making techniques learnt over the last month into one finished drawing. We considered the role of photography for the contemporary artist, and compared contemporary ways of drawing with the masters before us. Using the drafting technique of grids and measuring, and source imagery, we planned out our drawings, with particular attention to forming an interesting composition. Methodically moving through the grid, we slowing built up the abstract shapes into a representational drawing. I’ve had an absolute ball teaching my students, or should I say artists, this term. I hope I have bee
Here are just a few of the lovely mono prints from the 'Drink and Draw' session last Tuesday. Joins us for the next one on 3 April. Details of how to book here
Since there are no buses running and it’s a red weather warning I have decided to cancel the Life Printing this evening and Studio Practice tomorrow. Life drawing club will be running as usual on Sunday. Stay warm.
Since there are no buses running and it’s a red weather warning I have decided to cancel the Life Printing this evening and Studio Practice tomorrow. Life drawing club will be running as usual on Sunday. Stay warm.
Contemporary Collage class finishing up their ‘collide’ project, bringing together two sets of contrasting imagery and playing with humour, scale and surrealist imagery within their compositions. Fantastic results and a lot of fun! Rachel Mcbrinn will be running another Contemporary Collage class after the Easter break on Tuesday evening.
