Cara Gordon Masterclass

Members of the AADE  took part in a fantastic workshop at the Ulster Museum on Saturday with Cara Gordon, learning how to create a narrative through drawing.

Using collage techniques and adding texture, we drew bold charcoal images on top and I was amazed at the results we produced.

It is the opposite of the way I've been drawing recently - detailed pencil work and currently working on a drawing that has now taken hours and is still not finished.

It was a breath of fresh air to draw like this and I loved walking around the museum for inspiration.

My new favourite museum object is this boat with billowing sails on the ground floor. Cara directed us so well and I think got the best work out of each one of us.

Cara's book of collaged figures

Art and Design in Education Annual Exhibition

Holywood Library was packed last Saturday afternoon for the private view of the AADE art exhibition, opened by artist Brian Ballard.  It's open all week on the airy first floor of the library, the art is for sale and proceeds are in support of the charity PIPS. 

Great to meet all those amazing art teachers and see a fantastic range of work all in one space!

One of my 3 entries  - Puer Teacup