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Ink, Letters and Lines: A calligraphic approach for painterswith Lorna Mulligan
Saturday, November 30, 10am-2pm
& Saturday, December 7, 10am-2pm
A workshop for artists who wish to loosen up with their brushwork, to make their own meaningful marks and enliven their paintings.
Although technically not a calligraphy course, this hands-on workshop draws inspiration from traditional letterforms, and on to more contemporary abstract explorations.
We’ll start with basic calligraphic techniques, including simple pencil-drawn letters and painted ink arabesques. We then go on to apply this in a still-life or abstract painting on the second day, where the focus is on the expressive quality of the painted line.
Participants will learn some of the techniques of gestural movement, with emphasis on brush handling and manipulation, to invigorate their brush strokes for a more painterly approach.
LEVEL:
- Some painting experience required
- Age: 18+
MATERIALS PROVIDED:
- Paintbrush and other tools, black ink, paper
MATERIALS TO BRING:
- Pencil (2B or softer), masking tape, paper
- Medium weight paper for studies, Bristol, Mixed-Media, Cold-Pressed, etc. (no smaller than 9x12, bigger is better)
- Second Saturday: Bring your paints, brushes, and a support(s) for studies and to do a final painting.
WHERE:
- Upstairs at ARTSPLACE, 396 St. George St., Annapolis Royal, NS
REGISTRATION LINK:
- https://form.jotform.com/242905862197264
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ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Lorna Mulligan is an artist, calligrapher and teacher who moved to Nova Scotia from Montreal. She studied at the University of British Columbia and at the Banff Centre School of Fine Arts. Her watercolours, artist’s books and mixed media artworks have been exhibited across Canada, in the US and in Europe. A physical connectedness to the landscape has been paramount to her on-site paintings, and to her continuing research and studio practice. Lorna continues to paint, write, teach, and is always inspired by the chaos in nature and the beauty of letterforms.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
396 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal, NS, Canada, Nova Scotia B0S 1A0
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