Category: Artists

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Figure Drawing: An Essential Guide

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Capture the human form with realistic and expressive energy in this FREE class! Renowned artist Patricia Watwood leads you through the simple steps to create a striking figure study.Figure Drawing

Master figure drawing as you learn classical techniques for rendering from live models! With Watwood’s guidance, you’ll progress from a simple block-in sketch to a gestural drawing to a polished piece with depth and dimension. Learn how to set up and light a live model, and how to use graphite pencil and simple angles to create an accurate outline for any figure. Add life-like energy as you incorporate gestural lines, then carve out the form with hatching, shading and highlighting techniques. As a bonus, Watwood will show you how to create custom toned papers to add a unique touch to your work.

CLICK HERE for Figure Drawing Atelier – FREE MINI CLASS! with Patricia Watwood

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Memories In Wool – Rug Hooking Show & Sale

Memories In Wool
Rug Hooking Show & Sale

May 3 & 4, 2014 • 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
ALGOMA UNIVERSITY, St. Thomas, Ontario
(corner of Wellington Street & Elgin Street)
FREE ADMISSION and Ample Parking

Rug Hooking Show & SaleFEATURING:
• Hooked Rugs, Books and Art by Gail McNaughton
• Hooked Rugs from our most senior member Dorothy Bray, professional wool rug dyer and long time rug hooker
• Over 60 Hooked Rugs for floor and wall and Punch Needle Art
• Old Hooked Rugs on display collected by members
• Rugs will be featured from the members of the St. Thomas Rug Hooking group, Memories In Wool
• Wool, supplies and art to purchase
• Demonstrations of Rug Hooking and Punch Needle
• Rug Hooking wheels & scissors sharpening by Norm Bray

We welcome donations for Serenity House Hospice (St.Thomas)
A SPECIAL ART CARD FOR PURCHASE: Raggedy Anne In The Serenity Garden Of Hope, Rug Hooking wall design by Gail McNaughton
Proceeds from this special card sale will go to Serenity House Hospice (St. Thomas)
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Gail McNaughton gail@gailmcnaughton.com or 519.637.3777

Come out and help make this a Special Event!

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I’m in a book!

One of my pen and ink doodles, “Goddess Doodle” is featured in Zen Doodle Tons of Tangles, check it out!

You’ll Love This Book If:

  • You’re new to Zen doodle drawing and want to learn more
  • You love using Zen doodle techniques for relaxation
  • You want to find new drawing inspiration

Fans of Zentangle® rejoice! This curated collection of Zen doodle drawings features the best new tangles the community has to offer! Be inspired by large full-color tangles from fellow artists and read about their drawing processes as you journey through the four sections of this book: Abstract Doodles, Shapes and Objects, Animals and Beasts, and Friendship and Love. You’ll discover over 100 unique Zen doodle prompts and art from artists around the world.

Each Zen doodle design is accompanied with a quick three-step tutorial that shows you the basic forms and elements of the main doodle and encourages you to create your own unique, inspired design!

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Doors Open London and London Culture Days

After last year’s success, After last year’s success, Doors Open London and London Culture Days are partnering together once again to allow Londoners and visitors experience the history and culture of the city.

This unique two-day event will feature free, hands-on and interactive activities that allow Londoners to take a “behind-the-scenes” look at our cities cultural and historic gems.

Over 50 sites will be open for exploration free of charge. Visit just a couple of sites in your community or visit them all!

View this year’s participating sites: http://goo.gl/fGJw6c
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Make sure to checkout Paula Mould‘s (Terrifying Space Monkeys and Art) art work at the Art Gallery of Lambeth this weekend!

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