As we get older, we develop and attach anxieties toward the act of drawing. In this course, Patricia aims to bring you back to the simple pleasures of drawing with colour pencils, as we all have done in our childhoods, to unlock the possibilities of what you can create.
The decision of what to draw can be a paralyzing notion to many. Patricia will guide you on how to start drawing and letting inspiration find you.
With her atmospheric and evocative images, Patricia has demonstrated the possibilities of the humble colour pencil. Learn how she does it and how you can apply her techniques to your own creations.
Gain mastery of the topic through successive video call sessions led by an acclaimed artist in the field.
Post your progress for trainer feedback and view your fellow learners' works in between sessions.
Download the recording links through your account up to 30 days after the course ends.
Purchase a ticket through Eventbrite and make note of your ticket number.
Create or log into your MILKFISH account and go to the course page to Enroll. Input your ticket number from Eventbrite to complete enrolment. Within 24 hours the status will change to Enrolled.
Ensure you have the required materials ready. A week before the course starts, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access the calls and additional reminders. Make sure to check your spam folders!
“Patricia Paludanus, a Dutch artist based in Amsterdam, studied at the Academy of Visual Arts in Enschede, specializing in media art and photography. She has worked in many forms of media such as video, animation and sound, but in recent years rediscovered the humble tools of her early childhood when looking for a magic that seemed lost. She picked up an old set of colored pencils – and has not put them down since. Paludanus describes using each color as similar to hearing a musical chord or tasting food – a physical sensation that connects to her memories and dreams – and applies pigments in such dense layers that color becomes an object. In her drawings, combining hard edges and stark shapes with nuanced grades of color and an almost velvet skin, she creates landscapes of a surreal nature that open doors to the unknown spaces within us.” (BDDW Annex Gallery)