SKETCHFEST: Portrait Masterclass with Curtis Holder
Join us for the grand finale of SKETCHFEST - a masterclass with acclaimed Artist Curtis Holder!
Winner of Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year 2020, Curtis draws in the most mesmerizing, magical of ways. He is a compelling and compulsive Artist, and speaks so eloquently about drawing and art.
He says:
“I prefer to start every drawing with a conversation, an opportunity to glimpse into the mind of the subject, make a connection and shape an idea. My goal is always to translate their emotions and the mood of our encounter onto paper, along with my own feelings and observations. The marks I make respond to the moment. Sometimes a simple continuous line says everything, other times I build tone and depth with complex layers of colour, injecting spontaneous lines to emphasise form or emotional intent. Life is never still, so I use multiple marks to create movement and energy or to correct what the eye has misjudged. I rarely erase lines; they are all part of the story. “
In this afternoon masterclass, Curtis will give us a unique insight into his creative ethos and approach. You’ll watch him create a portrait, before doing some fun fluid drawings of your own, of each other!
Whilst this is a ‘masterclass’ it is open to ALL LEVELS and complete beginners. Like us, Curtis meets a lot of people who think they “can’t draw” - and like us he is passionate about empowering people to feel they can!
His energy and enthusiasm is electrifying - come get inspired!
Tickets £10 (or get a day pass for £14 and join our AM workshop too!)
This workshop is part of SKETCHFEST: a 2-week celebration of community and creativity, funded by Arts Council England.
