Artist Books and journals on the journey

Katie Roberts Drawing the Darebin exhibition at Fairfield Library Sept 2014

Katie Roberts - The Yarra and Darebin Journey Book -  Sept 2014

Outdoor Drawing Workshop

Katie Roberts 'The Fairy Bridge Darebin Creek' a lovely spot to draw.

As part of the Darebin Parklands Artist Residency I began in May, I am running Drawing and Watercolour Workshops through October. They will be fun and relaxed and a lovely way to enjoy your Sunday afternoon in nature and immerse yourself in some art.

I would love you would like to join me if you would like.

Drawing Workshop
Sunday 12th Oct 1.30-4.30
At Darebin Parklands $50/$40 concession.

During this afternoon long workshop we will explore the park and find a lovely spot to draw, there are ponds and bridges, trees and the creek. We will then sketch (bring a stool if you need one) using pencils in our art journals. I will teach you about drawing and judging structure with a quick sketch. Followed by the more intensive but brilliant technique of working using tonal realism, which allows you to start to 'see' the world as it is and draw much, much more realistically. BYO journal or sketch book, pencils (2H, HB, 2B, 4B and 6B) rubber and sharpener. (Some materials may be available if required) All levels welcome. Small group. Adult class (16 and above). Please inquire if you have any special needs or questions.

Katie Roberts 'The Fairy Bridge Darebin Creek'

The Fairy Bridge and Sundi the dog :)

Sundi loves to come along.

 Book or inquire by emailing katierobertsart@gmail.com or calling me on 0435 481 202.

Following this there will be a watercolour workshop, more details bellow.
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Watercolour Workshop

Sunday 26th Oct 1-4.30

At Darebin Parklands

$60/$50 concession

In this slightly longer workshop I will guide students in the exploration of Watercolour, perhaps for the first time. Firstly we will start at the Studio and I will give a demonstration, we will be exploring watercolour in a very free and relaxing way, getting a feel for the medium. The in the second half I will teach and demonstrate some fundamentals of traditional watercolour techniques, though not necessarily for making traditional work. Following which, students may like to go into the landscape and paint, or continue working in a more free and abstract way at the studio, joining together at the end. Afternoon tea will be provided, (some GF and all vegetarian) please let me know of any other restrictions. BYO watercolour set, brushes and water colour pad, (some materials will be available).

All levels welcome, from beginner to advanced, some experience beneficial. Adult class.

Katie Roberts 'Watercolour in situ'

Book by emailing katierobertsart@gmail.com or calling me on 0435 481 202.

Drawing on the Darein - Fairfield library exhibition - little books and stories

It came upon me very suddenly but these last couple of weeks I have had an exhibition at Fairfield Library, in the glass display cabinets inset into the walls of their lovely architecture. I have wanted to show there for many years and it is a lovely way to start the ball rolling with a new series of exhibitions.

Katie Roberts - The Egg and the Mountain - Journal drawing in pencil and ink

So, if you want to get down these are the last few days, I take it down Tuesday.

Its a show of my works on paper, journals and handmade artist books. An eclectic mix, there are works from the Yarra Series and current works in progress for the Darebin Parklands Series.

Katie Roberts - The Little Yarra Bend Book - Pen and ink wash

Katie Roberts - The Fairy Bridge Dareib Creek - Pencil.