I write this having just listened to the weather forecast, telling me something I already knew - we haven't seen the sun for seven days. SEVEN DAYS! Oh my word. Winter can go DO one now.
spring is on its way
That said, there have been signs that spring is just around the corner. It comes in the form of small, sharp, dark green leaves and pops of white breaking up the black, bare earth. They are, of course, snow drops. Pure, clean, delicate and unassuming. They're quietly resilient to the hideous weather we all moan about at this time of the year.
So, let's celebrate their beauty and the promise that spring is on its way by drawing them.
WHERE'S MY PRINT CLUB TUTORIAL?
If you're reading this as a PRINT CLUB member and wondering where your tutorial is this month, in February and June we all meet online, via Zoom, for a live printmaking workshop. You can book on for free here. You'll need a design so why not use the video below to make your sketches and print snowdrops.
WHAT THE video covers
In this video you'll do four art exercises; blind drawing, relative proportion sketching, negative space painting and chiaroscuro drawing (a fancy name for putting down light colours on a dark background). The video session takes about 45 minutes, so perfect for doing in your lunch hour, while the dinner's cooking or just after the kids have gone to bed.
you will need:
Below is a list of what I use in the video, however, don’t worry if you haven't got these exact things, this session isn't about buying lots of fancy materials, it's a bout just having a go and exploring different techniques. I give alternatives in the video such as using children's coloured chalk instead of pastels and watercolours (even a child's set will do) instead of drawing ink.
Sketching pencil (2B or 4B)
Black & blue acrylic paint
Coloured drawing ink - just one of your choice
Black drawing ink
Chalk pastels
Paper (any sturdy type—sketchbook, cartridge, card, watercolour paper, or even recycled packaging like brown paper)
i hope you enjoy the session
Please feel free to get in touch, send me photos of your work (always lovely to see!) and any feedback. Click on the image below and you'll be redirected to YouTube to watch. ENJOY!
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