Pat's Story
Creating visual art is helped by a sense of playfulness and a willingness to take risks. It’s also a good idea to take some classes and learn some basic skills from the experts. My own practice began with drawing classes at Shadbolt Centre, followed by other classes and workshops. You can learn a lot from other artists. For almost twenty years I have valued the stimulation and encouragement of the other members of the Gamma Garage Artists Group.
I usually draw and paint things from nature and often choose subjects from my garden or the nearby park. Figure drawing and portraiture is a particular interest. I love the tactile nature of art media – how a brush load of paint is manipulated on the canvas or how a pastel can create a sharp or soft line. There is endless fascination in experimenting with materials.
Stride Art Walk
Pat's Story
Creating visual art is helped by a sense of playfulness and a willingness to take risks. It’s also a good idea to take some classes and learn some basic skills from the experts. My own practice began with drawing classes at Shadbolt Centre, followed by other classes and workshops. You can learn a lot from other artists. For almost twenty years I have valued the stimulation and encouragement of the other members of the Gamma Garage Artists Group.
I usually draw and paint things from nature and often choose subjects from my garden or the nearby park. Figure drawing and portraiture is a particular interest. I love the tactile nature of art media – how a brush load of paint is manipulated on the canvas or how a pastel can create a sharp or soft line. There is endless fascination in experimenting with materials.
