Drawing forms an important part of designing harps,other musical instruments and woodcarving. I studied art at the academy of fine arts in Antwerp when I was still living there in the late sixties . When I did a refresher course in life drawing at the National Gallery in Dublin recently, it took a few days to get the hang of the dicipline again ! Pictures of some of these drawings are included . They are by no means masterpieces but it was great to get back behind the easel. ( the drawings are A1 format ) There are of course many good books available on the techniques and principles of drawing ,but there’s nothing like regular exercise and practice.
I have over the years taught at secondary level and also prepared students for art college by helping them with their portfolio . I have given classes to primary school teachers assisting them to teach drawing and composition to their pupils .The teacher I had when I was 11 years old awakened my love for the visual arts and nature.It is very important to lay a good foundation at a young age.
I’m available to teach art groups and courses can include Drawing, composition , perspective and colour balance ,the content can be tailored to your requirements . Included are some pictures of my oilpaintings which are basically exercises in balancing two colours by making two forms within a set boundary .The size of these is not really important nor is the way they are hung as there is no “top” or “bottom”. The other paintings are studies in colour variation with two basic colours hiding and showing in different degrees. Understanding these principles can be of help in composing photographs and still live painting.. I hope you enjoy these few samples .
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