The Heatherley School of Fine Art
75 Lots Road, London
SW10 0RN
In this one-day workshop we will explore the relationship of drawing to painting through exercises to expand your capacity as a visual artist
Traditionally, drawing is seen as a way of gathering information in order to paint. The drawing books of the Renaissance masters were sources of imagery for them to use in their paintings, and drawing was a task for apprentices and journeymen. Baroque painters instituted drawing sessions with hired models so that their paintings could gain something from nature that Mannerism had lost; drawing became more of a demonstration of skill and an exercise in looking than a simple note-taking.
How do we deal with it now? In this workshop we will look at the relationship of drawing to painting by spending the day involved in drawing from observation and then in developing the resulting work. These are challenging tasks! But highly useful exercises which will expand your capacity as a visual artist.
The day will consist of a series of exercises to be fulfilled within specific time frames, with individual tuition. There will be group conversations, conducted in a supportive and useful atmosphere. This workshop is about developing your ways of thinking about making pictures, rather than making beautiful finished paintings.
ABOUT YOUR TUTOR
Charles is a painter, writer, lecturer and currently Faculty Scholar at Canterbury Christ Church University, studying for a PhD (Practise As Research). He exhibits his work widely, in London, Europe and the USA. Formerly Programme Leader of the Fine Art degree programme at Canterbury Christ Church University, he now combines his academic career with a busy exhibition and publication schedule, currently represented by New Art Projects, London, and was recently invited to take part in the biennial Susak Expo. He has shown in the John Moore’s, the Royal Academy Summer Show, and numerous other competitions. Also a member of the Royal Watercolour Society, Charles wrote the books ‘Basic Drawing’ (2011) and 'Basic Watercolour’ (2014), easy-going manuals of technique, and is also a writer for ‘The Artist’ magazine, where he contributes an occasional ‘musings’ column on various art world issues, and has written articles for ’Turps Banana’ on Annibale Carracci and Domenico Tiepolo. The latest book on his work Charles Williams (published by New Art Projects) includes an interview with Will Self.
WHAT TO BRING
Please bring your own painting materials, try to include as much of the following as you can:
- Drawing Paper
- Pencils 2 – 6B
- Eraser
- Craft knife
- Masking tape
- Paint – Oil, acrylic, gouache or watercolour paint are all fine.
- You will need at least three supports (canvases or oil painting paper if using oil, canvases or paper if using acrylics, paper if using gouache or watercolour. Please use heavy watercolour paper or stretched paper.)
- Solvents, thinners, linseed oil (If using oil paint)
- Appropriate brushes and palette knives
- Rags
- Newspaper
- Jars for solvent or water
There is a basic materials shop on site if required. There are tea and coffee making facilities on site and cafes nearby - but you might want to bring a packed lunch.
DATE AND TIME
Saturday 10th December 2022
10:30 – 16:00