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Drawing Nature | How to draw a Housefly

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In our latest workshop - Drawing Nature - We took a closer look at insects and to how we see.

The exercise was focused on simplification of the subject and strategy to develop the drawing in stages.

Here is a short time lapse showing the step by step. Enjoy!

Abstract Painting

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This is a video showing the process of limited palette, Monochromatic abstract Painting.

Sketching in Egypt

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We took a little ‘virtual” trip to Egypt for our urban sketching series.

Working with a nib pen, waterproof ink and watercolor, we engineered our lines to build a solid structure to then develop the values creatively using scumbling and cross hatching. Looking at light and shadow, we saturated the lines accordingly.

A little touch of color to balance the line work and …done!


Watercolor Dogs

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This is a time lapse from our Watercolor Dogs workshop. In this session our main focus was the wet on wet ‘staining’ technique. We allow the water and pigment to work together and disperse with a little control over it. The color shapes and layers are patiently developed following the direction of the hair. This is lots of fun - you have to try it.

New Session Scheduled

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Master series Matisse

Spend the morning drawing portraits and interiors inspired by the great master Henri Matisse. Bring your favorite drawing and painting tools and walk away with a beautiful art piece. Space is limited, sign up now.

Ongoing Series every Tuesday morning - Master Series and Urban Sketching.

Ongoing Series every Tuesday morning - Master Series and Urban Sketching.