Experimental Life Drawing next Sunday: materials list

We have our tutored Experimental Life Drawing session running next Sunday 3rd November if you’d like to join us! In this monthly session Emma Prothero will be introducing a new material with a series of exercises that you can practice with her live over Zoom. We’ll be drawing together from reference images from the Draw Patreon photosets, which will be shared on the screen alongside Emma’s live demonstration. If you join live you can share in the conversation and ask Emma questions as we go – we’ll also record the session for anybody who wants to catch up later. The session runs from 3-5pm UK time on Zoom but if you are elsewhere in the world we’d love to have you at our sessions! As always, you can check your local time zone using the converter HERE - pop me an email on info@draw-brighton.co.uk if you need any extra help.  

Our theme this week:  Watersoluble Graphite

In this session, we'll explore the exciting and often overlooked medium of water-soluble graphite. Guided by Emma Prothero, you'll experiment with various techniques through drawing, painting and ‘pushing’ to create dynamic life drawings - and in turn, learn more about water-soluble graphite and its possibilities. With a focus on capturing the movement and energy of our life models, you’ll explore a range of mark-making techniques and experimental processes. We'll transition from fast-paced poses to more sustained ones toward the end, allowing you to apply what you've learned. This friendly, energetic and informative session will equip you with a fresh approach to bring to your next life drawing class! 

Materials you’ll need for this session: 

We recommend the following materials - if you don’t have the right materials, you’re welcome to join anyway and try the exercises with materials you do have to hand.  

• Plenty of white or cream watercolour paper of your preferred size

• Water-soluble graphite pencils (bring a range if you have them! Most water soluble pencils have a brush, or water droplet symbol on the side) 

• Any other water-soluble graphite mediums you may have, such as graphite powder, sticks, blocks, or putty 

• Paintbrushes of various sizes and types (please bring at-least one synthetic brush)

• One or more of the following: loo roll, paper towels, cotton balls, buds or pads and/or a sponge

• A palette or pots to hold water 

The following materials are optional,  but bring them with you if you have them!

• A spray bottle

• A sharpening block, fine-grain sandpaper, or a nail file 

• A craft knife 

• A palette or pot to hold dry medium

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Upcoming sessions 

Sun 3rd Nov - Water-soluble graphite 
Sun 1st Dec - Subtractive Painting with Oil Paint 
Sun 5th Jan  - Cutouts & collages 
Sun 2nd Feb - Drawing with oil paint 
Sun 2nd March - Mono-printing 
Sun 6th April - Kitchen lithography 
Sun 4th May - Mono-printing with oil pastels 
Sun 1st June - Ink & bleach 
Sun 6th July – Contour-free drawings 
Sun 3rd Aug - Ink wash figures 

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Extra Information  

• The Zoom link will be released on the day of the event to Student & Life Drawing Tiers.

• To join the session, just grab your drawings materials and log into the Zoom app - test it to make sure that it works with plenty of time before the class starts.  

• Once you’re logged into Zoom you can get access by clicking the link above.  

• Please use your actual name when signing in to the Zoom app. You can choose to share your video or not during the session, although we love to see your face if you’d like to keep your camera on!  

• Please don't take any photos, screenshots or recordings  

• We will make a recording of the session available for you to paint or draw from on the Patreon by Tuesday morning – this is a great chance to develop a longer portrait from the session. The recordings will be available as long as you are a Patreon supporter. Attendees videos won’t be shared on the recording. 

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Sharing   

If you'd like to share your drawings after the session you can post them up on the Draw Community Facebook group HERE or share them with us on social media here: @draw_brighton #drawbrighton . We always love to see what you've made!   

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Happy drawing,  

Jake