Art Forms in Nature
Art Forms in Nature - I am holdfast. I am flow
A playful sensory experience that explores the natural drift of seaweeds held fast in a creative flow
When: 21st September, 9am to 4pm
Where: Millers Point beach and Cape Point Mountain Getaway - Biodiversity and Mindfulness Centre.
We begin at Millers Point to be lead on a sensory foraging experience explaining the properties of the seaweeds and how they are used as a source for food.
We proceed to the Ros Bean Biodiversity & Mindfulness Centre (BAM), where we will enjoy a seaweed-inspired lunch. Then we proceed with a study of our seaweed subject, creating a botanical illustration with colour layering. The day ends with tea and a delicate treat as we meet as a group and reflect upon our creative making journey.
What to bring: apron / old clothes, slips slops, sunhat, warm top,
(2B or 4B pencil, rubber, sharpener if possible)
09:00 - 10:00 - Seaweed selection at Millers Point
10:00 - 10:30 - Exploration of colour - creating swatches
10.30 - 11:00 - Tea and biscuits
11:00 - 12:00 - Expressive line drawing with brush and ink
12:00 - 13:00 - Wild food lunch - Kelp lasagna and salads
13.00 - 15:00 - Botanical illustration of seaweed
15:00 - 15:30 - Tea and reflection
16:00 - Final Wrap
Ros Stockhall is a South African illustrator and educator who specialises in children's book illustration, creating art from collage and found paper.
She holds a graphic design degree from the University of Stellenbosch and an Honours Degree in Illustration. She works there now as the course co-coordinator for the Masters program in Visual Arts Education.
Stockhall's work is characterised by its imaginative, playful style and often features elements from nature, drawing inspiration from forms, colours, and textures she finds in magazines and books. Her art is known for its imaginative, playful, and authentic feel, appealing to both children and adults.
In addition to her own illustration work for publishers, she lectures part-time at the Academy of Design and Photography and has experience in graphic design.