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Appreciation of the local landscape.
Spikey red dahlia…charcoal sketch.
There are an incredible variety of dahlia currently in bloom. My particular favourites are the loose spikey varieties. They remind of our trip to the Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in Japan where they grow and exibit the incredible range of chrysanthemums which began in 1883. https://images.app.goo.gl/4fQKAcWmbJmQwAjL7
Taking time with charcoal…
I have to admit I am an artist who much of the time requires a regular amount of instant gratification. However, when I do extend the working time the results are worth it. This year I am going to attempt to merge these two aspects of my working methodology. Spent a lovely holiday in the... Continue Reading →
Building Creative Confidence – Week 1 – KWC.
This four week course is aimed at the beginner artist and today was our first day together, with some fabulous results! Using both charcoal and pastel we looked at a number of techniques to produce these individual designs. Looking forward to next week where we will be looking at another exciting medium.
“Beautiful Blooms” – flower drawing workshops.
Beginners workshops in flower drawing with NZ artist Gill Allen. Saturday September 21st and Saturday September 28th 2019 10.00 am - 2.00 pm. (Beginning with morning tea at 9.45am) Venue: Levin Venue TBC Cost: $100 ($50 per day - including some materials) Spring is here and with it the promise of a burst of natures’... Continue Reading →
