About this Event
Let’s draw your Self-Portrait - it is easier than you think! The basic structure of our face has very easy rules and a plain mathematical ratio. Plus, exaggerated information is the hidden weapon to capture the facial features and persona. Caricatures and cartoons are good examples of “play up”. As long as anyone follows that ratio and adds some characters at the end of drawing, a great self-portrait will come up! Tricks you will learn are: simple drawings / circle/ovals, washes and crayons. Re the colouring, be brave! Enjoy it!
PLEASE NOTE - Bring 1-2 favourite photos of yourself printed in A4 size, this is what you will be using to create your artwork. Mirrors can be brought and used instead but the more difficult skills required for this does not suit beginner levels.
Materials will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own watercolour sets if you like. Take home your masterpiece to impress your friends and family.
This workshop is open to all people over 16 years and people with disability are welcomed to attend, please bring your carer/support person with you if you require assistance to participate in the workshop. Note – carer/support person is not required to book a ticket/pay, please just indicate attendance in the booking form.
About the Artist
Sadami Konchi is an enthusiastic, talented and award-wining fine artist and children’s picture book illustrator. What makes Sadami's works so special is her skill in capturing movement and emotions by colourful and lively expressions. She conjures up this magic in minutes. Quick brush strokes are subtly executed to accurately capture all facial expressions and postures.
What you may not know is that her connection to people is more than observational. She has volunteered, supported and advocated for the homeless and for people living with disability. Her sensitivity and authentic love for her fellow humans can be seen in her greatest strength – creating empathetic portraits. These ‘humanistic’ snapshot-like sketches have been described as “spontaneous and beautiful”.
Her many awards include 2023 Doyle Arts Prize Highly Commended, Royal QLD Art Prize Finalist, 2022 May Gibbs Fellowship, 2021 RS Australia Portrait Finalist 2020 Hurford Portrait Finalist, 2019 Australia Council for Arts Grant recipient 2017, Doug Moran Portrait Prize Semifinalist, 2017 WestWords Pinerolo Illustrators in Residence and more.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
West Ryde Library, 2 Graf Avenue, West Ryde, Australia
AUD 5.50
