January Meeting Programme - Art Deco Roses
There are three methods of construction. The first is a continuous line that goes to the centre of the circumferences or sides getting smaller as you progress to the centre of the shape. The second method Violet calls the Iris Rose as it looks like the result of Iris Folded Paper or the iris of a camera lens. This method is like the continuous line except you start each new stroke slightly before the end of
the previous line so that it appears the stroke is starting underneath the line. The third method was a series of triangles drawn upright and inverted one within the other and getting smaller as you progressed toward the centre.
with our results and plan to use this lovely rose in future projects. Thank you Violet. - Linda Yaychuk
After we each created a rose using one of the methods Violet had demonstrated, she showed us how to paint each section without touching the pencil lines which would be erased after the paint had dried. We also drew and painted veined leaves using the same methods. When Violet draws a group of flowers she uses a different method and shape for each rose thus creating variety in the composition. This was a very enjoyable program and I'm sure each of us was pleased
Both images - Caroline Morrison
Violet Smythe, who has a fondness for Art Deco, showed us some examples, including illustrations of stained glass windows, which use the Deco Roses. She then directed us to the exemplar that she provided, showing three shapes within which to create the roses - circle, triangle, and square
February Meeting Programme - Banding resolved, allowing participating members to become involved with the process of banding, by following Betty’s instructions.
Christine Ahmad
The February meeting via Zoom was highlighted by Betty Locke explaining and demonstrating the activity known as “Banding”. The presentation began with Betty giving an explanation of what banding consisted of, and described the steps she went through to find an official explanation of the process. Some initial technical difficulties with the presentation were encountered, but were speedily
Instructions were as follows: lines were to be formed in straight, curved or undulating shapes, and the letters between the lines varied in shape from traditional to less conservative forms, thereby resulting in a more dynamic appearance. It was suggested that colours could be added between letters leaving a white moat around those letters, while leaving other letter spaces plain white. Betty also suggested that various decorative marks could be added to provide further interest. Betty wound up the presentation by showing examples of her own work. An instruction sheet and other examples of banding were mentioned by participating members and these were sent out by e-mail to the membership. - Margaret Kells
Betty Locke
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