An introduction to Reportage Illustration (art workshop) with Owen Mathers
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Description
Owen Mathers: Drawing the now
An introduction to Reportage Illustration by artist and illustrator Owen Mathers. The workshop will explore how to document places, people and events through drawing on location. Owen will talk about his experience of producing artwork and share his preferred mediums and working methods. Along with warm up exercises, practical hints and tips in order to start creating artwork and develop your own way of working.
Subjects covered include:
- An introduction to reportage illustration and it’s history
- Overview of leading practitioners today
- Media and techniques
- Drawing in public
- Subject matter
- What makes successful drawings
- Demonstration and appraisal of work produced during session
Owen Mathers is a Norwich based artist and illustrator. His personal technique has developed from working quickly on location to record places and events. He works in both large and small scale using traditional media.
Having originally developed a love of painting in oils at Wymondham College, he graduated from Norwich School of Art & Design in 2003 in Graphic Design. Whilst living and working in London five years ago he was inspired to draw daily to record the life around him, and he hasn’t stopped since.
Recent exhibition ‘Drawn to the city’ celebrated Norwich through drawing on location, and included many familiar Norwich sights all drawn from life. He also documented the 2018 Norfolk & Norwich Festival through drawing live at the events. These works were then used by the Festival team on their social media. Owen will also be taking part in Paint Out over the weekend.
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Date/Time: Monday 22nd October 2018, 1-4pm
Suitable for: Ages 15 up - novices, keen students and aspiring artists
Materials: please bring own materials, some basic materials can be supplied (A4 paper and pens) I will produce a printed booklet to handout to participants also.
Please note there is no car parking or toilet available on site
FAQs
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Email sarah@paintout.org
