Graeme Swanson Art Abstract Ideas Communicated Through Arts Projects
Education: Tuition and Workshops 2022
Current programme
I will be offering the following onlinecreative learning programme from September -December 2022
Bookings now available
Creative Drawing Practice (online) Weekly Tutorial sessions each Tuesday or Thursday (TBC) at 13.00 with arranged 1:1 personal feedback sessions. Tutorial session ae offered through zoom with individual feedback session offered by zoom, email, WhatsApp or Skype
The course content is designed for those who have completed a beginners drawing programme and wish to learn more challenging drawing techniques owrking with a range of media and paper surfaces.
Developing practical techniques I will be offering a range of preparatory techniques including drawing on different surfaces and paper types / weights.
(You do not need to purchase lots of expensive materials as there is scope to upcycle everyday alternatives such as cardboard, card, wrapping and newspaper .)
Exploring some mixed media techniques and turning drawings into colleges.
For mixed media you may wish to add to your range of drawing materials however using everyday items such as a ballpoint pen or felt tip marker pens etc can provide an alternative visual enhancement to a drawing. Sometimes when drawings do not quite work out the way you want, no need to rub out or throw away, why notre-assemble into a creative collage!
Developing your own creative process is the most important element and this can be achieved by maintaining a visual diary,,mixing annotations, thoughts, ideas and feelings on outcomes from exploration, what to develop, what to omit . The compositional element - what do you particularly like in other artworks, and why?
Exploring drawings.
Looking at the work created by other artists: Obviously we're not doing an art history degree but, in order to help with above points, it might be useful to point us in the direction of (and potentially discuss) some artists or exhibitions, be they well-known or otherwise..
Artists and galleries also. Some galleries are incredibly selective over what and who they exhibit however it is worth building up a list of those that do exhibit drawings as well as mixed exhibitions which can feature some stunning artworks often by artists who prefer to show in collective exhibitions than with galleries. I will cover this as well as suggest a range of artists with diverse techniques.both contemporary and past.
Constructive criticism and peer group discussion are important factors.
This helps with individual decision making and if you choose in future to exhibit or display your work publicly or online as once your artwork is out there or up there then it is open to review, remarks and admiration..
At what stage is your work ready? You will build on the 10 weeks already undertaken and pursue further creative ambitions and explorations to enable decisions as to a level of completion
We shall be working with easy to access natural form, objects within your own collections, found objects and spaces and places within easy reach of your home.
Exhibiting your artwork
We shall look at the diverse range of open competitions, gallery submissions, online exhibitions and charity fundraising opportunities
Some galleries are incredibly selective over what and who they exhibit however it is worth building up a list of those that do exhibit abstract art as well as mixed exhibitions which can feature some stunning artworks often by artists who prefer to show in collective exhibitions than with galleries. I will cover this as well as suggest a range of artists with diverse techniques.both contemporary and past.
Course Structure and fees
I am happy to offer either a 5 week or 10 week programme f supported by individual tutorials and feedback sessions supported further by email / WhatsApp feedback / criticism.
Advanced Drawing for Beginners Course - 5 week programme - £125 10 weeks £220
Abstract Advanced Tuition Short Course (online), for those who have previously undertaken a beginners course or who have explored abstract painting and wish to learn new techniques and challenges.. This course will focus on developing your individual creative process, with individual tuition, focussing on personal objectives, including weekly constructive feedback,
The course will include:weekly peer group tutorials /discussions delivered live on Zoom or WhatsApp as peer group interactions with possible collaborations are important for self and group motivation and shared inspirations.
Developing your sense of abstract composition Developing your own creative process is the most important element and this can be achieved by maintaining a visual diary , mixing annotations, thoughts, ideas and feelings on outcomes from exploration, what to develop, what to omit . The compositional element - what do you particularly like in other artworks, why? Achieving a sense of balance or disruption or chaos or subtlety, we will look at elements which affect composition in terms of the effect that you want to convey.
I will be offering a range of preparatory techniques including stretching and preparing a canvas, stretching paper, paper types / weights, preparing work for exhibition including submitting photographic images, working with gels and mediums,I can advise on written support information such as artist statements
Constructive criticism and peer group discussion are important factors as once your artwork is out there or up there then it is open to review, remarks and admiration.. At what stage is your work ready? You will build on thetechniques already learned and pursue further creative ambitions and explorations to enable decisions as to a level of exhibition readiness.
Then consider Where? When? All your own work or mixed? Do you work towards exhibiting a specific painting at a specific venue or do you select from work which you have already completed?
Course Fees, payable in advance via BACS transfer PayPal SumUp
10 week course £220
5 week short course £125
Abstract Painting for Beginners (online)
What does abstract mean to you?
You can answer this question creatively and visually by undertaking this exciting and colourfully creative learning exprerience where the onus is on developing your individual style,techniques, potential working on paper and various other surfaces, mixed media and acrylic paint applications, colour and composition as well as an element of art theory and contemporary art practice.
10 week course £220
5 week short course £125
Abstract Advanced Online Tuition
Abstract Painting - Individual Mentoring (online / in studio)
Enquiries and bookings are now available for September - December 2022 (days and times and sessio numbers to be mutually agreed))
1;1 guidance , support and constructive criticism throughout the development towards completion of a painting on chosen surface. Surface selection and prepartion,colour theory, colour mixing , composition,supportive decision making. Mixed media techniques ( * please note that I no longer use oil paints within my studio ), presentation and preparation for exhibition / display.
Course Fees,per session / per course duration payable in advance via BACS transfer or PayPal
Edinburgh Drawing School Tuition
Autumn Term 2022 Monday 19th September to Sunday 4th December - more information to be confirmed shortly
Book online or call the office on 0131 556 0971.
