In a time of crisis, it is important we connect with our inner creativity, empathy and resourcefulness. If you’re finding it difficult to stay motivated, are succumbing to negative self-talk, or feel guilty for struggling to stay productive and positive, this introduction to illustration with artist Millie Nice will help you use the best of your imagination to find hope and beauty in your surroundings.
Using the materials and subjects you have at hand - plus a little encouragement - Millie will lead you through the core skills and practical exercises that will enable you to put your anxieties aside and engage with the mindful benefits of drawing.
Whether you need a creative escape or the opportunity to explore innovative ways to express your feelings, this is a wonderful way to reinvest in yourself and do something positive for your mental health and artistic skills.
Please note that this course will be hosted online. Places are extremely limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Course content
Art and self-care
Connecting with and drawing inspiration from your surroundings
Practical tips for beginners
Drawing from observation and imagination
Low-pressure drawing activities intended to help you find your own voice
Advice for structuring creative work and putting thoughts on paper
Drawing exercises for all levels
Thought exercises and best practice for maintaining your creative flow while working alone or without outside directives
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Tutor profile
Millie Nice is an artist, art historian and educator, who specialises in bringing history to life in her illustrations. Having worked with the Courtauld Gallery, the Wallace Collection, Tate Britain and King’s College London, her drawings are often an irreverent (but always accurate) discussion of the past and how we see it.
Details
Date: Saturday 25 April 2020
Times: Afternoon course, 3pm-4.15pm
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