Get Rhythm!
A two day work shop with Denis Brown. Intermediate-Advanced level
This is a shortened and slightly less advanced version of the Rhythm & Eurhythmics theme.
Learning alphabets is the first stage of calligraphy, but without rhythm in the writing, the work dies. Rhythm gives letters energy and allows them to breathe with life and vigor. It really is a key ingredient in all good calligraphy and distinguishes writing from lettering. This class will introduce you to the concept of rhythm via pattern based exercises. It will also provide tips about dynamics in writing that help both sharpen and "free up" your own letter styles. Additionally, we will make large abstract compositions, "playing along" to Denis' specially composed audio patterns and music, and the analysis of these will help you understand rhythm as a compositional element in painting and design.
STUDENT SUPPLIES:
Square edged dip-pens, ("Brause" brand, size 3mm & 4mm particularly suggested in addition to students own preferred brand); a range of any other mark making tools (esp. very large brushes, sponges, ruling pens, droppers, etc); ink; ruler; pencils; finely powdered gum sandarac; powdered pumice; a pad of practice paper A3 size (11"x l7") or larger; a dozen or so full size sheets of better quality paper, (e.g. hot pressed 120lb watercolor paper); gouache or acrylic colors; palettes; mixing and loading brushes; scalpel or scissors.
ROOM REQUIREMENTS / EQUIPMENT:
CD player, (hi-fi quality if at all possible),Mortar and Pestle (for grinding Gum Sandarac)
