Monthly Archives: January 2012

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Monumental Drawing – finished

For me, the word “monumental” is steeped in a realm of feeling and history that would take a book to reveal its depth and breadth.
For those who have known me and my endeavor to complete the Monumental Drawing, know now, that it is finished.
I started it in 1996.
I’ve just entered it into a juried show in New York called, “Artist’s Wanted.” This show has the potential to give this piece a life of it’s own – at last.

Visit http://Budreau.artistswanted.org/yr2011 to view the 30 foot tall work, read about it’s journey, and vote using the blue button. Your vote counts towards a Peoples Choice Award. Voting closes Jan 30, 2012

Please note: the piece is so tall that I can’t get a good photo of it in one photo, so I stitched several photos together – click on it for larger view, and if in the enlarged view it appears to shrink, or still looks small, click once more.

Monumental Drawing 30'x5' Pencil on Stonehenge (stitched photos here)

 
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Drawing

The ability to draw well is essential in your art toolbox. Being able to convey your ideas or drawing exactly what you see or to convincingly convey from your imagination or as end unto itself, drawing is key. It makes setting up for the end result, stronger. Like a well built house, a solid foundation and framework is inside and often cannot be seen,  same with drawing before you paint.

If you want to get past a stickman, or if you just want to improve your skills, sign up for my 2 day drawing workshop at Trends Art and Frame in Kamloops.

March 4, and 11, 2012 10am -3pm
150.00 for 2 days and includes all supplies
Call Leslie to book your space 250-372-9331

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Drawing Workshop

For those of you in the “neighbourhood” who may like to hone your drawing skills, or learn some drawing skills, I’ll be teaching a 2-day workshop at TRENDS Art & Frame in Kamloops on Sunday March 4 and Sunday March 11, 2012. It runs from 10am-3pm. Phone Leslie at 250-372-9331 to sign up. If drawing a stickman gives you grief, you will get a lot out of this workshop.

$150.00 and includes all the supplies you’ll need, just show up with a lunch and an open mind. Looking forward to seeing you there.