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Life Drawing Creative Social - Automatism of Ithell Colquhoun(from £5)
Inspired by the first major exhibition of visionary artist Ithell Colquhoun that is currently on show at Tate Modern, this is part 1 of our Ithell Colquhoun inspired series – and the theme is 'Automatic Drawing and the Psychic Trace'.
As a surrealist, Colquhoun used automatism to bypass the conscious mind. Some prompts of purely automatic drawing techniques—eyes closed, non-dominant hand, continuous line and beyond —will be prepared to get everyone out of their logical brain to explore this creative process together.
The goal isn't an accurate drawing but a raw, honest response to the moment, capturing primal energy and subconscious impressions. The overarching focus would be The Magical Body: Drawing the Unseen; let's approach the model not just as a physical form, but as a vessel of psychic, natural, and magical energy. Let's draw what is felt and intuited, not just what is seen.
I hope you will be freed from your current drawing styles and success formula after this session, just like how I felt after visiting the exhibition.
Our popular life drawing sessions have different themes every month. Please check www.instagram.com/earlymasterworks/ and earlymasterworks.com for details.
Come draw with us in your favourite spacious, modern Firepit art gallery, conveniently accessible by tube, bus, river boat, cable car, and more.We create a welcoming and warm environment for all backgrounds, demographics, and skill levels at this creative social life drawing event to meet, drink, draw, and create!We do not instruct; instead, we invite participants to share. We believe that art connects people, and interactions improve creativity!
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As a surrealist, Colquhoun used automatism to bypass the conscious mind. Some prompts of purely automatic drawing techniques—eyes closed, non-dominant hand, continuous line and beyond —will be prepared to get everyone out of their logical brain to explore this creative process together.
The goal isn't an accurate drawing but a raw, honest response to the moment, capturing primal energy and subconscious impressions. The overarching focus would be The Magical Body: Drawing the Unseen; let's approach the model not just as a physical form, but as a vessel of psychic, natural, and magical energy. Let's draw what is felt and intuited, not just what is seen.
I hope you will be freed from your current drawing styles and success formula after this session, just like how I felt after visiting the exhibition.
Our popular life drawing sessions have different themes every month. Please check www.instagram.com/earlymasterworks/ and earlymasterworks.com for details.
Come draw with us in your favourite spacious, modern Firepit art gallery, conveniently accessible by tube, bus, river boat, cable car, and more.We create a welcoming and warm environment for all backgrounds, demographics, and skill levels at this creative social life drawing event to meet, drink, draw, and create!We do not instruct; instead, we invite participants to share. We believe that art connects people, and interactions improve creativity!
Stay in Touch:
Birthday = FREE, get registered here ==> subscribepage.io/EarlyMasterworks
Join Whatsapp Group for London Creatives ==> chat.whatsapp.com/F9xkOv2GA7mDzlnl4KBcXY
Spy our IG account: www.instagram.com/earlymasterworks/
Other FAQs: linktr.ee/earlymasterworks
Thursday 31 July
Firepit Art Gallery and Studios CIC, 10 Cutter Lane No.2 London SE10 0XX
Date: 31 July, 2025 (Thursday)Time: 7 - 9pm
Location: Firepit Art Gallery and Studios CIC10 Cutter Lane No.2 Greenwich Peninsula London SE10 0XX
Ticket:
- £5 (Concession),
- £15 (Ticket with all Art Supplies),
- £18 (Ticket with 1 Free Drink and all Art Supplies).
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