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UAB Site Sketching Map

23/4/2013

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We're excited to announce that UAB will be hosting a 6 week site sketching workshop from Saturday 4 March - 8 June! It's a beautifully crisp time of year in Brisbane and the weather is perrrfect for drawing outdoors. Below is a sketchmap of our chosen route. The locations include:

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drawing. eating. sharing. laughing... eating... drawing

24/3/2013

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Jeff & Kurt - New found mates. Urban Art Binge 23.03.2013
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Quirky boats moored off the City Botanic Gardens. Sketches by Travis D. Hendrix, local artist extraordinaire. Travis' skill and experience has been a gift amongst this group. Urban Art Binge 23.03.2013
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Paul Harris, a practicing fine artist, has a very distinct style. He works with many layers and the density of line. He has stretched himself in this drawing course to really learn the value of white space in helping his images to breathe. This is a beautiful sketch from the Botanic Gardens, playing with shapes, shadows, texture and contours. Excellent Paul! Urban Art Binge 23.03.2013
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Alee Lee, finding beauty in the everyday. Urban Art Binge 23.03.2013
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Gentle Jen Ramsey's style is feminine and strong. She's on a journey to discover the artist within and we're loving watching her blossom. Urban Art Binge 23.03.2013
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Cathy Mardon, what a star! Here she's using the masking technique to frame her image.. though whoever said one must colour within the lines was a sham. You're playful and experimental attitude is awesome Cathy. Urban Art Binge 23.032013
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Magic Maureen Beesley. Just look at these confident lines! Watch out for this one... Urban Art Binge 23.03.2013
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Rosetta Cook drawing the view of the Brisbane River/Kangaroo Point Cliffs from the Gardens. Notice here how she's used the bleed of the 0.4 Artline pen to create extra depth in the canopy shadow. We're also loving how the minimal foreground is leading the eye through the composition. Nice one Rosetta! Urban Art Binge 23.03.2013
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Nothing by halves, these bingers know how to put on a great spread. Sharing food is an essential part of the conversation here at UAB. We love the diversity and richness that each person brings to the table. Urban Art Binge 23.03.2013
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Brisbane's Story Bridge, by Kathryn Illiff. Kathryn has been enjoying developing her own very quirky style. Whether it be capturing people or birds on the fly - to buildings, bridges or boats, her hand is unique and we love it! Urban Art Binge 23.03.2013
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Christine Erskine-Smith's watercolour and ink sketch of two beautiful boats off the Botanic Gardens. This lady's linework has come SO far in the last 6 months. Sometimes it's hard to recognise progress within ourselves and such is the beauty of creating works amongst the company of others. Hoorah! Urban Art Binge 23.03.2013
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Angela Cowan has an eye for the subtle and emotive qualities of drawing, capturing moments that many would overlook. Just beautiful. Urban Art Binge 23.03.2013
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Kurt Marschner drawing the views from the Botanic Gardens. An open and warm man, with a passion for learning and sharing, thank you for your energy Kurt. Urban Art Binge 23.03.2013
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Jeff Cowan - learning.. learning.. learning.. loving it! Urban Art Binge 23.03.2013
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Thank you to you all. I have really loved spending these last 7 weeks with you. Your energy brings me life. Em x
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Find us in the BRISBANE NEWS this week on page 7!

13/3/2013

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Positive & Negative Space - St Johns Cathedral

24/2/2013

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Week 3 of the first Big Binge for 2013 and this group is coming along in leaps and bounds. The techniques we discovered this week were definitely in contrast to last week and our sketchers are stretching themselves with grace. Below is a recap of what we worked through. The results of which were sublime. 

Techniques we focused on:

Positive & Negative Space 
  • Thinking about depth & tone we were seeking out the boldest contrasts in light inside and outside of the Cathedral. Positive and negative space is a very powerful and dramatic tool that involves a certain level of imagination and careful observation. One trick we found is that when using this technique it is best bitten off in chunks. Sketch out your subject first in light (but confident) lines and then take the time to observe where your light source is. Adding depth through tone can be achieved in a manner of ways. So far we've looked at soft shading and different hatching techniques. Choose your technique according to what you want to say. Lines are expressive. Lines are your language. Lines are your tools for constructing your visual comment about the world around you.

Composition

The Cathedral is a very grand space. With the subject being so vertical in height, it is necessary to consider the elements of composition in order to make the best use of your page. 
  • Rule of thirds 
  • Sketching your composition in the corner of your page takes 10 seconds and may save you much time.
  • Is your image dynamic or static? This is determined by whether your composition is symmetrical or asymmetrical. An asymmetrical composition allows the eye to dart around the page with ease. 


* Thanks to the people of the St Johns Cathedral for your hospitality and warm understanding of our need to Binge within your amazing place. 
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Sketching Expedition Map: Brisbane Cultural Precincts

15/1/2013

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Continuing the success of 2012's on-site sketching sessions, participants will soon be joining Emily Fong for weekly sketching sessions at various locations around Brisbane. The sites have been choosen to expand observational drawing skills and introduce concepts and ideas whilst exploring our city and exposing budding and experienced creatives to an abundance of inspiration. For more info or to enrol click here.
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Map not to scale, for illustrative use only.
Sites for the series include*: 
  1. Grey Street at Southbank
  2. Anzac Square, between Ann & Adelaide Streets
  3. St John's Cathedral, Ann St
  4. The Botanical Gardens, Alice Street
  5. New Farm Park, Brisbane Powerhouse
  6. Brunswick Street Mall & China Town
  7. QAG/ GOMA, Southbank

*Please note that sites may change and are dependent on weather and accessibility
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    'UAB Blocks have been the best art sessions I've undertaken'   C.E.

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