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On this course, you will create small vibrant abstract or semi-abstract drawings and paintings, experimenting with ideas derived from exercises set by the tutor. The emphasis will be on experimentation and moving easily from depicting everyday objects to creating colourful abstract designs.
Using images supplied by your tutor, the course will begin with a series of quick exercises, as ways into abstraction, to work up ideas. You will explore colour, shape and pattern to create a host of inspirational motifs that can be transcribed as part of your design.
Exploring collage, drawing and painting - with the opportunity to draw and paint on a variety of materials from paper and cardboard to old book covers - you will work from your imagination, as well as taking inspiration from the stunning surroundings at West Dean. Group exercises will be followed by further guidance and one-to-one support, as well as group discussions.
By the end of the course, you will have a good understanding of the mechanics and motivation that go into making abstract work, as well as the tools to go on and develop the themes explored. You will come away with at least two completed paintings, as well as a multitude of new ideas and a decent pile of drawings and collages to use as inspiration towards future works.
On this course, the tutor will supply a selection of materials to share amongst the group, including two prepared book covers per person, paper, cardboard, a selection of acrylic paint to try out on your book covers, pH neutral adhesive, satin acrylic varnish, inks, coloured pencils, marker pens and collage material.
Available from shop: A good selection of art materials, such as drawing and painting materials, and equipment including a good variety of brushes
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear i.e. no open-toes or sandals.
Teaching finishes: 4pm
Annabel Tilley, graduate of the University of Brighton and shortlisted for the Jerwood Drawing Prize, has a drawing-based and sketchbook practice and has exhibited widely and undertaken several residencies. She is a lecturer, co-author of What they didn't teach you in art school (Octopus Books, 2016) and co-Founder of Zeitgeist Arts Projects (2012-2015).
Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.
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