This week, we turn our attention to the ancient art of drawing and in particular to the question of what makes a good drawing. We both often incorporate drawn marks into our abstract work, but what about drawing as an art form in itself, or as a preparation for paintings, or even as a meditative process designed to enrich our lives?

We look at what is meant by the word ‘drawing;’ and the different purposes it can fulfil – are you drawing to explore or gather information, for personal enjoyment or to create an artwork in its own right.

Drawing can be a way of searching for clarity, a way to filter our ideas and we discuss the balance between accuracy (eg with perspective and proportion) and the inherent personality a drawing can imbue.

We also debate the value of blind or instinctual drawing and consider whether drawing matters at all – is it relevant if you only want to paint abstractly?

Mentioned

If you’d like to review the 6 steps of the Refresh retreat sessions you can find out more HERE

Blog about the summer solstice: https://spiritualgangster.com/blogs/news/summer-solstice-honoring-the-light-within

Glennan Doyle: Untamed https://www.amazon.co.uk/Untamed-Glennon-Doyle/dp/1984801252

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Ever wondered what’s next for you as an artist? In this episode Alice talks with artist Christine Evans who shares her own journey of her changing creative life. 

We talk about “eating well as an artist and integrating different parts of your life which inspire you. Christine shares how she has faced some challenges, knew when to pause and make her own personal retreat and now uses her inner voice and ‘creative director’ to continue to follow the unknown path ahead. 

She also talks about the support of other artists and the Connected Artist club has helped her keep developing, check out her journey on Instagram below.

Mentioned

Follow Christine Evans on Instagram HERE: @christineevans_artist

Find out about joining Alice’s Connected Artist Membership HERE

Sally Hirst artist and workshops HERE

Jo McCarthy mentoring for creatives HERE

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“Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License