Only sketching mediums are used by this group, including graphite and colored pencils (water soluble are accepted), pen and ink, conte’ crayon, water soluble and regular crayons, charcoal, pastels and markers. The only thing banned by the group are paints and brushes.
The club formed when one member, who often executes her work in pencil, realized there was nothing for artists who like to work in pencil or other similar dry mediums. Soon a group of ten and growing formed and met for the first time last Saturday (August 4).
Their goal will be to come up with a still life or subject for a life drawing and practice drawing it while exchanging ideas, suggestions and critiques. The group unanimously wanted a less formal atmosphere where they could gather and just draw without meetings and by-laws which govern many art groups like their parent group the FAA.
Anyone interested in drawing, exploring new techniques and would like to practice in a friendly, fun group of artists learning together, is welcomed regardless of skill level.
The groups meets once a month on the fourth Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at the Fluvanna Public Library.
For more information, contact Page at 589-9005 or send an e-mail to page.gifford@embarqmail.com.
