Lockdown Art

Lockdown Art Discover how college staff and students have been using creativity to stay mindful during isolation

Article designed by Isabella Pavitt

‘Planning and designing bracelets and necklaces take my mind off the current situation. It takes about an hour to make a bracelet. I need wire cutters and tools to bend the wire and a selection of beads, and findings ( items that allow you to structure jewellery). I must admit some findings come from China, so my supply of findings dried up for a while! Its a great hobby and easy to start with basic elastic and beads and progress onto wires and glass crystals.’

- James Morrison

‘I drew this using my copy of SAI2 and my art tablet, along with my knowledge of proportions in general. It allowed me to stay sane as I enjoy drawing, and this was fun to draw in general.’

- Helen Marwood

‘Drawing has made me feel more calm. It makes hours feel like minutes.’

- Caragh Scurr

‘Using watercolours and markers to create some continuos line, botanical artworks has allowed me to take a break from the constant stream of bad news and anxiety, and create my own joy!’

- Isabella Pavitt

‘With lockdown cutting out a two hour commute from each day, I’ve found myself with more time to focus on my artwork. Setting aside an hour or two each day to draw at the kitchen table has kept me sane for the most part. It has also brought a renewed passion for my art. These are some of the drawings I have been working on since March, all using coloured pencils.’

- Stephanie Sekula