Artist in Focus: Paul Klee
Tutor: Rachel Moore, print artist
Welcome to Artist in Focus! A series of relaxed monthly art sessions with VVH print maker and artist, Rachel Moore. Rachel introduces a mix of well-known and lesser-known artists working in painting, printmaking, textiles and sculpture.
In each session, Rachel explores a different artist’s story and work before leading three short, creative exercises inspired by the artist’s style. These sessions are all about loosening up, building on your knowledge, experimenting with new techniques and filling your sketch book with fresh ideas. Rachel finishes each session with a focused activity to explore on your own, helping you develop your skills, and spark new ways of thinking about art.
Perfect for all levels, Artist in Focus is for anyone looking to give art a go, explore new techniques, expand their skills and knowledge, and fill their sketch book with fresh ideas.
This time, Rachel explores the work of Swiss-German artist, Paul Klee. Known for his experimental use of colour, shape and symbols, this session is designed to encourage you to play with ideas and embrace spontaneity.
Klee famously said: “A line is a dot that went for a walk,” reflecting his relaxed approach to mark-making and his willingness to throw the rule book out the window.
Preparation
Prepare your materials and find a sturdy table or floor to work on.
Video time
30 minutes
- Drawing materials - this could be charcoal, coloured pencils, coloured pens, pencils, paints or pastels.
- Collage materials - paper, magazines etc.
- Glue
- Sketch book or loose paper. You can even use lining wallpaper.
- The idea isn’t to buy lots of new equipment but to use what you have!
Artist in Focus: Rachel Ruysch
Don't worry if you missed the last session of the Artist in Focus series, you can catch up here and explore the incredible work of Rachel Ruysch, one of the great Dutch female painters of the 17th and 18th century.
