Dynamic Composition
A two or three day workshop with Denis Brown
Intermediate to Advanced level
NOTE: this module is included in the 5 day class Rhythm & Eurhythmics

Calligraphic layouts often merely fill space, but we will explore how compositionally active spaces can be created by dividing the picture plane with lines of writing. Exercises in rhythmic repetition & paraphrasing of calligraphic elements will lead to the development of works from thumbnail sketches to dynamic compositions.

STUDENT SUPPLIES:

Normal kit of dip-pens: Brause size 1.5mm, 2mm, 3mm, 4mm & 5mm particularly suggested in addition to students own preferred brand; plus a range of any other writing tools you use (brushes, ruling pens, droppers, etc); ink, gouache colors, pencils, ruler, palettes; mixing and loading brushes; scalpel, craft knife or scissors; pad of paper A3 size (12 "x 17") or larger; a sheet or two of any cheap black paper (not for writing on, just for cutting out shapes); a few sheets of better quality paper, incl. one of a mid-tone color; big Automatic or Coit pens; glue-stick.

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