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 We are living in extraordinary time and I know that as well as genuine fear of what is happening surrounding the Coronavirus, we also have anxiety about how to mentally cope if we are at home for long periods of time. What are the kids going to do? Hang on, what am I going to do?
How do I stay calm?
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I've been arting about this week and there's more to come. So I've been asking myself "How do we gain confidence from our art?".   My blogs, seem to refer to art being good for you quite a lot.
Drawing from observation uses both sides of the brain. Drawing as an activity is calming and contemplative, and can lower blood pressure and reduce stress. Drawing can develop and enhance our appreciation of our surroundings. So, I dare you to come and draw with me! You'll have a super time.  What is an art trail? It is a great way to indulge your love of all things artistic, handmade and real. Whether you are exploring your own creative spirit, collecting art or starting your adventure into the creative and visual arts in Salisbury. There are venues all through the town centre, and further afield, which are open to the public from 2nd June-17th June. The British museum is encouraging visitors to draw! Hoorah. They're right to get us all at it!  Sketches in my sketchbook from the British museum Back in January I posted a blog about drawing and gave you a pdf of 40 everyday things to draw. Now here's the next list...getting bit more challenging this time.  Sketchbook page. Salisbury countryside watercolour. Everyone wants to be able to draw better.
It's true. But everyone says I just know know where to start. So here are my top 5 tips on how to start drawing and you can even download a pretty pdf of 40 everyday things to draw too!  Pink skies over Tower bridge. Oil on linen, 60cm x 60cm ©Louise Luton
My new collection is finding the truth in my surroundings. My Countryside Companions Collection was the most popular work I have done to date. In fact you may have one hanging in your home right now. I adore my oil painted animals on natural linen and they have been a real hit. I have wanted to expand my collection by including surrounding areas that inspire me and to paint them on my natural linen canvases to place beside my animal artworks. I have drawn inspiration from my hometown of Salisbury, the beautiful nearby Georgian town of Bath, and London. I have included some extracts from my forthcoming Town and Country collection in this blog before they are available to buy on my website. If you would like to reserve any before they are available, simply email me and I'll happily send you details. Some more beautiful animals will also be added to the collection too.  Bath Abbey after the rain. Oil on linen, 70cm x 70cm ©Louise Luton  Salisbury Poultry Cross, oil on linen, 60cm x 60cm. ©Louise Luton  The baths at Bath. Oil on linen, 100cm x 50cm ©Louise Luton  At the beginning of March I will be running a workshop in Salisbury Cathedral on how to draw the complex architecture without getting bogged down in linear perspective. I teach you some arty tricks to find your way through tricky subject matter. We will explore the natural beauty in this incredible place. I still have a few spaces left on this course; it's always good fun, relaxed and really useful if you want to have the confidence to go and sketch when you're on holiday or sitting in a cafe. I promise you it's not as intimidating as you think! Some of my new Town and country collection will be on display in Waterstones from 19th February. I'll be blogging about that exhibition next week...
Art is good for you. It really is. So this year, why not treat yourself to a workshop to get those creative juices flowing once more. Drawing from observation uses both sides of the brain. Drawing as an activity is calming and contemplative, and can lower blood pressure and reduce stress. Drawing can develop and enhance our appreciation of our surroundings. Unlock the power of your creativty in 2017 on one of my workshops. You'll have a super time.
 Drawing in the Cathedral workshop with Louise Luton I have three lovely workshops coming up and places are going fast so book early. On Wednesday 1st February I'm doing an all day workshop in my lovely studio called "Art for pleasure". It's my most popular workshop, and I simply love it. Everyone has a great time and learns how to get back to their art and enjoy drawing and creating once more, even if it's been years (decades!) since they last picked up a pencil. [I also have a few places left on Oil painting for absolute begginers on Monday 6th February]. Each workshop begins at 10.30 and ends around 3.30pm. Bring your own packed lunch, I'll provide tea, coffee and squash all day! We begin with drawing. A few quick drawings to start you off. I'll teach you some great techniques to build your confidence and get you going. You'll be amwaied at what you can achieve. You can work in a variety of different media - pastels have proved really popular in the past, when people have wanted to add colour, but don't want to head towards paint straight away. Alternatively, Watercolours are great to add a wash of colour to a drawing. I'm an oil painter by trade but I absolutely love to sketch in waterolours and lay down my ideas in this medium, so I can help with your watercolour technique too. My workshops are hands on - you'll work hard and I'll do plenty of demos to help explain how you can take your art further. I wont draw all over your own work, I'll demo on separate paper, so you'll really be able to see your won work improve and develop without me cheating! My courses are relaxed and enjoyable. A Maximum of 5 places means that I can help everyone achieve better artwork. Every course is always great fun, book your place on the next one! There's more info on my workshop page or to a how to get started in in drawing Don't delay, book today. I'll send you confirmation and details of how to get to my studio. Treat yourself, you'll have a great day! If you've got any questions, please dont hesitate to email me. louiseluton@gmail.com  Louise Luton Art for pleasure workshop in Salisbury  |
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