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- ONLINE Textual Art: Impact & Intrigue Vol. 1 & 2 - Mon 11th January 2021 2pm
ONLINE Textual Art: Impact & Intrigue Vol. 1 & 2 - Mon 11th January 2021 2pm
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Tutor: Simon Sonsino
Mon 11th January 2pm - 4pm (UK time) workshop demo and Q&A
This LivePlus™ online workshop is designed for absolute beginners and those wishing to expand on their current lettering knowledge
Workshop Details
In this two-hour workshop, Simon will be showing you a number of Textual Art techniques that can easily be applied using very simple tools - no calligraphic experience necessary!
He will be showing you a selection of techniques from both of his books, together with examples of his work, to illustrate how these techniques can be incorporated into larger pieces and inspire you to create your own. It's all about creating layers and depth and to emphasize that some letters and words are meant to be seen and not read...illegibility and readabilty are not the same thing.
About Textual Art:
"The main message I like to get across in my workshops is that there are no rights or wrongs in Textual Art. As soon as you introduce rules you introduce pressure; as soon as you introduce pressure you remove pleasure; and if there’s no pleasure, then what’s the point? Another thing to remember is that it’s okay to sometimes create a piece you don’t like - it will help you better understand why you don’t like it. As with anything, you’ll build experience through trial and error...
...as we embark on the techniques ahead, let me emphasise that it's the depth in Textual Art that's one of the most important aspects to strive for. Because without this depth there is little interest on the page – the image feels flat and allows the viewer to glide by without a glance. Instead, Textual Art must keep revealing itself at every new visit. It's this depth I endeavour to incorporate into every new piece because this in turn brings two unique things to each piece of art you create: Impact & Intrigue."
Techniques Covered (time permitting):
Equipment & Materials List:
This list is for guidance only. You may decide that you have tools or objects that will do the job just as well. You needn't have the materials ready whilst watching the live demonstration – the demo session is a time to watch, ask and learn. After the demo you will be sent a link to the recording, which you can watch as many times as you wish for thirty days.
Links to suppliers
https://www.papermilldirect.co.uk/
https://www.pullingers.com/
https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/
https://www.jacksonsart.com
https://www.greatart.co.uk/
https://www.scribblers.co.uk
Mon 11th January 2pm - 4pm (UK time) workshop demo and Q&A
This LivePlus™ online workshop is designed for absolute beginners and those wishing to expand on their current lettering knowledge
Workshop Details
In this two-hour workshop, Simon will be showing you a number of Textual Art techniques that can easily be applied using very simple tools - no calligraphic experience necessary!
He will be showing you a selection of techniques from both of his books, together with examples of his work, to illustrate how these techniques can be incorporated into larger pieces and inspire you to create your own. It's all about creating layers and depth and to emphasize that some letters and words are meant to be seen and not read...illegibility and readabilty are not the same thing.
About Textual Art:
"The main message I like to get across in my workshops is that there are no rights or wrongs in Textual Art. As soon as you introduce rules you introduce pressure; as soon as you introduce pressure you remove pleasure; and if there’s no pleasure, then what’s the point? Another thing to remember is that it’s okay to sometimes create a piece you don’t like - it will help you better understand why you don’t like it. As with anything, you’ll build experience through trial and error...
...as we embark on the techniques ahead, let me emphasise that it's the depth in Textual Art that's one of the most important aspects to strive for. Because without this depth there is little interest on the page – the image feels flat and allows the viewer to glide by without a glance. Instead, Textual Art must keep revealing itself at every new visit. It's this depth I endeavour to incorporate into every new piece because this in turn brings two unique things to each piece of art you create: Impact & Intrigue."
Techniques Covered (time permitting):
- One Down/One across
- Virtues of the Craft Stick
- Hide & Seek
- Neuland: Variations on a theme
- How to make and use a Folded Pen
- Dappled Shade
- Speed Lines (wet and dry)
- Pipette Crochet
- Bullet Holes
- Tiling
- The Bottle Pen
- Stone Wall: Blocks & Letters
- DryWetDry: Shapes with Water
- Bring Elements Forward (or push them back)
- Over the Edge
- Virtues of the Moustache Comb
Equipment & Materials List:
This list is for guidance only. You may decide that you have tools or objects that will do the job just as well. You needn't have the materials ready whilst watching the live demonstration – the demo session is a time to watch, ask and learn. After the demo you will be sent a link to the recording, which you can watch as many times as you wish for thirty days.
- Balsa craft sticks (variety of sizes)
- Pipette
- Masking tape
- Soft and hard pencil (2B and 2F should be fine)
- Empty (cleaned) fizzy drinks can
- Scissors
- Needle-Nose Bottle (just Google it)
- Acrylic Ink - with pipette in lid (I use Daler-Rowney FW Acrylic Ink)
- Fineliner pen (0.1) waterproof
- Fineliner pen (0.5) water-based
- Calligraphy pen with 1mm nib (Brause is the make of nib I use)
- Wooden moustache comb (I get mine from Ebay)
- Flat artist brush, 1" or 2"
- Graph paper (the simple one with 5mm squares)
- Wallpaper liner paper (any grade) - for basic practice and 'dry' techniques
- Watercolour paper (goodish quality 190gsm or heavier) - for 'wet' technique practice
- Optional: Good quality watercolour paper HP 640gsm (only get this if you intend on creating a piece of your own. It's £8 - £10 for a piece 56cm x 75cm from most suppliers - I then cut a sheet into half or quarters)
Links to suppliers
https://www.papermilldirect.co.uk/
https://www.pullingers.com/
https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/
https://www.jacksonsart.com
https://www.greatart.co.uk/
https://www.scribblers.co.uk