Daily Archives: December 6, 2014

Tuesday, January 6 – Thursday, January 8, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm – Drawing the Market: Fruits and Veggies in Graphite

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Explore creative ways to arrange the abundance of produce contained in grocery store aisles to make intriguing compositions of fruit, berries, and foliage.  Focus on graphite techniques under the guidance of Carol Ann Morley at the Wellesley College Botanic Garden in a three day class to be held Tuesday, January 6 – Thursday, January 8, from 9:30 – 3:30 (snow date Friday, January 9.)  Discover how to analyze shapes and negative spaces to create three dimensional forms and bring your art to life.  This is a workshop suitable for all levels.  WCBG members $250, nonmembers $300.  Register by calling 781-283-3094, or email wcbgfriends@wellesley.edu. Image below by Evan Lovejoy.

Tuesday, January 13 – Thursday, January 15, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm – From the Market: Colorful Fruits and Veggies

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You’ve taken the graphite course, now explore color with Carol Ann Morley at the Wellesley College Botanic Garden on Tuesday, January 13 – Thursday, January 15 from 9:30 – 3:30 (snow date Friday, January 16.)  Learn to capture the vibrant colors of fruits and vegetables. Find out how many multiple overlays of colors it can take to give depth, shie and texture to one berry.  Draw from the abundance of produce available in the middle of winter to make intriguing compositions of fruit, berries and foliage.  Explore creative possibilities, whether traditional or whimsical, to enhance your artwork.  This is a workshop suitable for all levels.  WCBG members $250, nonmembers $300.  Call 781-283-3094, or email wcbgfriends@wellesley.edu to sign up. Illustration courtesy of Sue Woodfine.