Introduction to Drawing

This full-day workshop is designed as an intuitive approach to drawing aimed at beginners. The facilitator, Natalie Popovski, is one of Gold Coasts’ emerging talents having just completed a solo show at the Margaret Olley Gallery and most recently a finalist in Australia’s National Emerging Art Prize.

Learning to draw is all about learning to see. Once we understand how we see life around us, then the process of drawing becomes about translating our own unique perspective onto paper.

Natalie will begin with intuitive concepts of drawing such as gesture and contour drawing before moving on to more technical aspects of problem-solving and measuring to find accuracy in ones drawing. Natalie will then explain key concepts to creating life-like shadows and highlights.

Drawing is one of the best ways to improve your creative practice and even your paintings. Regardless of whether an experienced artist or a complete beginner, this workshop will take you back to the foundational roots of drawing and seeing, and will give you life-long concepts that will influence the way you create.

All drawing materials are provided as well as light snacks and refreshments.