Observation Drawing
Exhibiters Sue Houseago Anne Lewellen Roma Clark Moira McCarthy Lindsey Dawson Joanna Booth Lynne Woods
Front Cover
Roma Clark Spring Into Action
2020 was a year of challenges – lockdown, isolation, separation, and the most amazing personal artistic journey. At the age of 11 my teacher gave me “0” for my painting of a desert island and told me "I had no imagination” words that have stayed with me. Through the weekly Observational Drawing sessions tutored by Paul Fowler on zoom we explored the styles, techniques, inspirations of many great artists and through their paintings travelled continents and the world of emotions. We explored mark making through Van Gogh, negative and positive through
Henri Matisse, the power of light, chiaroscuro, by Leonardo da Vinci and Caravaggio who both used contrasts to create drama and emotional impact. Samuel van Hoogstraten and Pieter de Hooch enticed us through doorways to discover secret places and other people’s lives. On this journey I was taken out of my comfort zone, encouraged to reassess how to approach and view things I see in the natural world, forms, pattern, texture, architecture, the use of colour, and the power of light. For me, it truly became a voyage of discovery, finding inspiration in the complex and intricate structures of the macro / micro world around us which has slowly allowed me to move towards my own personal goal to create art “beyond what I see”, it has a story, evokes feelings and emotions. I know I have a long way to go
but it is a journey that I am looking forward to continuing. Lindsey Dawson
Anne Lewellen Natures Architecture alewellen@btinternet.com 07548952938
Sue Houseago The Power Of Light sue.houseago@btinternet.com 07896969272
Joanna Booth Fixing The Myth joannabooth45@gmail.com 07803010079
Ly n n e Wo o d s T h e C o l o u r Ve i l lynnewoodsartist.co.uk lynnewoodsartist@hotmail.com 07974785405
I was a bit sceptical as to how an Observational Art Course might work in the beginning and having to get to grips with Zoom too! As it turned out - what a blessing! I have learned a huge amount and have been seriously challenged into the bargain. I have tried different styles, techniques, mediums and freely admit that not all the work has been a complete success but that is down to me and very dependent on the mood descending on my shoulders per day/per week throughout lockdown. I am super proud of some of my efforts and realistic about others. I have kept the good, bad and indifferent for future reference. Paul has been great all the way through constantly upbeat and ready with support when needed but also a kick in the bum to help things along
the way!
Roma Clark Out Of The Darkness
Anne Lewellen Light Sensitive alewellen@btinternet.com 07548952938
Lindsey Dawson Wave Pencil ljdawson10@hotmail.co.uk
07885547747
Joanna Booth Gesture joannabooth45@gmail.com 07803010079
Roma Clark Crystal Palace
Lindsey Dawson Moving Water Oil on board ljdawson10@hotmail.co.uk 07885547747
Joanna Booth Specimen Box joannabooth45@gmail.com 07803010079
Paul's swift, humorous switch from a studio, 3-hour still life painting session, to a 40 minute zoom meeting, was both stimulating and challenging. A weekly journey through slides of Paul's chosen artists, his own guiding photographs and stories, led us, finally, to the 'Task'. It was a weekly light in very dark times. We had 4 or 5 days to work on Paul's ideas in our own way, using our own
media and choosing our own size of paper, canvas and colour. Working alone seemed to produce a stronger individuality in a broader spectrum of responses. Obviously, sending weekly photographs of our work, meant we created a complete and competent image of our paintings, which for me, was often far from the truth! However, we knew what was happening, so it didn’t
deter from the rich experiences we had had. Over all, I'm surprised by how much I have gained by being driven, very professionally, by Paul to stride into new areas - well away from my comfort zone, all interpreted in my own way. The weekly showing of our group's work with a brief discussion of each was always fascinating.
Sue Houseago Fields Of Colour sue.houseago@btinternet.com 07896969272
Lindsey Dawson Fields Of Colour Oil on board ljdawson10@hotmail.co.uk 07885547747
Joanna Booth Soft Colour joannabooth45@gmail.com 07803010079
Ly n n e Wo o d s Romantic Distance lynnewoodsartist.co.uk lynnewoodsartist@hotmail.com 07974785405
Lindsey Dawson Specimen Box Chalk pencil on paper ljdawson10@hotmail.co.uk 07885547747
Moira McCarthy Directing The Show moimcc@picture-conservation.com 07903353730
Anne Lewellen Collections alewellen@btinternet.com 07548952938
Joanna Booth Boiled Or Poached joannabooth45@gmail.com 07803010079
Lindsey Dawson Boiled Or Poached Oil on paper ljdawson10@hotmail.co.uk 07885547747
Moira McCarthy U n e a r t h e d Tre a s u re moimcc@picture-conservation.com 07903353730
www.paulfowlerartcourses.co.uk