Expressive Drawing Through Still Life with Linda Hollingshead

Expressive Drawing Through Still Life

The subject of still life has attracted artists for centuries including Caravaggio, Matisse & Picasso. It’s a great way to practice techniques & observation skills. In this workshop we take a fresh modern look at still Life.

Its’ a drawing workshop for anyone who feels they long to free up their drawing to get more life energy and expression into their work and have fun along the way.

Join International Artist Linda Hollingshead, well known for her friendly, inspirational & enjoyable courses & workshops for this day of Expressive Drawing using a studio Still Life set up to draw from.

The workshop begins with a drawing demo & choice of materials. With an easy to follow practical drawing session which guides you through ways to loosen up with mark making to bring expression into your drawing, relax, have fun & get in the flow.

We explore the power of line and mark and the elements which make up expressive drawing using a range of drawing implements.

Linda will demonstrate how to begin a still life, simplify the subject & what points to consider. You chose a viewpoint of the set up which appeals to you the most.

Throughout the still life drawing session Linda is on hand to help & offer tips and advice where necessary.

There will be a summary & round up of the day with suggestions for continuing your Drawing skills. Participants will be shown demonstrations & receive guided one to one help and advice with opportunities for Q&A’s to achieve best results. There will be plenty of time to draw at your own pace.

The Workshop Will Involve…

● Drawing Demonstration

● Introduction to using & ways of working with expressive lines and how to

get energy & liveliness into your drawing.

● A step by step method for freeing up your drawing practice.

● How to refine and finish your work.

Level Of Experience

From newbies to those with some drawing experience & advanced artists looking

for new subjects with free creative expression.

This is for you if you want to….

● Interpret subjects with more freedom and individuality in your

approach to drawing

● Be inspired to make your own art, to go with your feelings and create

truly personal work.

● Bring more energy and liveliness into your creativity

● Build confidence in your drawing and creative expression.

● Be creative without formal drawing restrictions.

● Develop your own style and not just be a ‘copyist’

● Begin a new creative activity

What to Bring- All Materials for the workshop are included

- An open mind and willingness to enjoy experimenting with drawing skills

and creative expression

Cost - £85 per person.

Host or Publisher The Craft House