Drawing as a Resistance to Rumination

Join us for the Drawing as a Resistance to Rumination workshop on Thursday, June 27th, 2024 at Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture!

The Drawing as a Resistance to Rumination workshop will explore observational drawing skills as slow looking in nature to practice mindfulness and stop negative emotions and thoughts. This practice will improve mental health to direct attention to awareness of nature and self. Participants will receive instruction on drawing techniques with charcoal and prompted to feel and sense nearby subjects. Participants of all ages and artistic levels are encouraged to attend this family friendly workshop. Kids under 12 years of age need to be accompanied by an adult. We will use charcoal sourced from PMRCAA and move around the landscape to practice connectivity with nature and each other.

This workshop will be led by Beatriz Guzmán Velásquez, a multidisciplinary artist from South Texas. In her practice, she practices ethical sourcing of materials and speaks about migration, identity and connectedness.

All skill levels are welcome!

List of materials and/or advance preparation required of students:

• Rolling Pin
• Pencil

About the Instructor:

​Beatriz Guzman Velasquez (she/her) was born and raised in the border region of southwest Texas. She received an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and is an alumna from the New York Studio School and the University of Texas-Pan American. Her work speaks about the present issues of migration, identity and regeneration.

Cancellation Policy:

$20 cancellation fee

Less than 1 week before workshop: 0% refund

7-14 Days before workshop, 50% refund

Full refunds will be given if PMRCAA cancels the event due to inclement weather, or if the instructor cannot teach the workshop.

All workshop cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to [email protected]

Host or Publisher Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture