Collagraph Workshop Dunfermline

red road studio tries out printmaking techniques

Looking forward to a 2 day collagraph workshop at Dunfermline Printmakers.  I'm going to continue with my "Bones of the Land" theme I started with the lovely artist and tutor Kate Downie.  I feel messy work coming on but all to my benefit as it's quite a freeing experience for me.

'Bones of the Land' Drawing Masterclass continues

So the 'Bones of the Land' masterclass on to developing some sketching and drawing after venturing outside on a cold but dry winter's day for inspiration.  Enjoying working with black Chinese ink and brushes, being mindful of my marks.  Tried to choose a subject that I wouldn't normally go for.

Day 1 : 'Bones of the Land' Workshop

Part of the first day was taking a train ride to Perth with the intention of creating a small blind acetate sketch and speed sketching with a larger piece of acetate & black permanent pen capturing lines and textures, details.  A wee stop off at Perth station and was delighted to see a wonderful sky roof that emulated the rhythm of the workshop.

'Bones of the Land' Workshop Ladybank

So pleased that I went to the 2 day advanced drawing masterclass workshop with the wonderful artist Kate Downie.  'Bones of the Land' allowed us to develop printmaking, mark-making and drawing approaches in response to the surrounding Scottish countryside in winter.  Been a long time since I've developed work in a sketchbook and I attended with a bit of trepidation but I was so pleased I did go!  The whole point was to take me out of my comfort zone and for me to work with new materials and techniques.  I'll be posting pics over the next few days.