NG ART CLASS

Week 2 Bowls of Goodness

The class was asked to choose a bowl from a selection containing a variety of objects. Then they were set the task of constructing a still life containing these objects. they could discard any they didn't want but the still life must include the bowl. we looked at other artists work and discussed what would make a successful composition. Some great ideas and ex*****on here.

Week 5 Figure Drawing with Life Model I wonder if anyone can guess who our model was? Our life model was unable to make it so luckily we had a stand in! We looked at composition and proportion. Feeling proud of the class in what is a difficult subject.

Week 3 Chinese Ink Botanical Drawings
These drawings are absolutely gorgeous! They have been very closely observed and delicately executed using Chinese ink and sticks found in the garden. The sticks were a revelation. They were simply shaped with a craft knife and when used held the ink really well.

These pictures would be brilliant to draw from as they are all of local people!!

Milton Rogovin | National Galleries of Scotland Born in New York, Rogovin was one of America’s most significant social documentary photographers. However, he initially trained as an optometrist at Columba University and in 1939 moved to Buffalo to establish his own optometric business. Rogovin was profoundly affected by the Great Depression and...

Week 2 Charcoal
Continuing on the mining theme, it seemed appropriate to use charcoal to create these pictures drawn from old photographs of miners. The class looked at the artwork of Tom McGuiness and Peter Howson for inspiration. The class handled the tricky medium really well. Each artist has their own unique style which they have expressed to produce artworks full of character and grit.

Going back in time and local for the first session at NG Art Class this Monday. Drawing inspiration from the mining industry. Observational drawing and a spot of printmaking are on the agenda. Thank you to the National Mining Museum Scotland, Newtongrange for their enthusiasm and help for this session.