
An introduction to making watercolour paint from earth pigments, as used by Jan for the "Moth Portraits" in FRAGILE, her current exhibition at Birnam Arts. Jan wil demonstrate colour mixing, adding one or two commercial paints to make a range of beautiful and useful watercolour shades. Everyone will get the chance to experiment with the pigments and make some colour charts and "mothy" artwork to take home.
No art or moth experience needed, all materials and equipment provided. Participants are also welcome to bring sketchbooks to make notes of their discoveries.
Suitable for ages: 16 +
Originally studying geography at university, Jan worked as a countryside ranger in Fife for many years, where she raised her family. She later fulfilled a long-held ambition to attend art college, studying Fine Art at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design. Since 2003, she has worked as a practising artist alongside a range of part-time roles, including contracts with countryside and heritage organisations. For many years, Jan has aspired to develop a project that brings together her passion for visual research and ecology, creating meaningful ways to share this work. This project is the realisation of that ambition.
FRAGILE: Moths, Life Systems and Us is an art and ecology project funded by the Scottish Government through Creative Scotland.
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