Category Archives: Drawing

“Each student is an individual”

Posted on November 3, 2014 by notes to the milkman

Before retiring six years ago and discovering art, I taught physics and science for nineteen years. We were frequently told about our students being individuals and how our lesson plans should be geared to the different abilities within the classroom … Continue reading →

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Drawing with Julia O.

Posted on October 13, 2014 by notes to the milkman

Autumn. The season of mists, mellow fruitfulness and the start of Julia Ogden’s drawing classes with Enjoy Learning. Today was the first one and off I went with my fine liners, 6B pencil, graphite pencil and pastels. In fact the … Continue reading →

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Why you should stop taking pictures on your phone – and learn to draw

Posted on May 3, 2014 by notes to the milkman

I saw this yesterday and thought it needed sharing. I’ve had to cut and paste, but the original article in the Philosophers’ Mail is here. “Whenever something looks interesting or beautiful, there’s a natural impulse to want to capture and … Continue reading →

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Should I tell Lynne Truss about Julia’s class?

Posted on March 24, 2014 by notes to the milkman

I know what you’re thinking! Today was the last day of Julia’s Drawing Class and there are no more in the brochure so we won’t have any more drawings from the class until autumn. Well, you’re wrong! Julia has arranged … Continue reading →

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‘Experimental Drawing’ By Robert Kaupelis

Posted on March 10, 2014 by notes to the milkman

On Saturday I went shopping at Fred Aldous in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. I’ve signed up for an e-course on Making Monoprints with Linda Germain using gelatin plates, and I needed some materials for the course. While I was there, I … Continue reading →

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28 Drawings Later – Other People’s Work

Posted on February 17, 2014 by notes to the milkman

If my work hasn’t made you check out the 28 Drawings Later Facebook Group page, then have a look at these, a dozen pieces which have been uploaded in the last day or so. (On the site, you need to … Continue reading →

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28 Drawings Later – Half-Time Reflection

Posted on February 17, 2014 by notes to the milkman

Note: My links do not have a green thing next to them. Those are the WordPress adverts. I’m currently taking part in the activities of a Facebook group called 28 Drawings Later who are encouraging people to draw every day … Continue reading →

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Sketching At Manchester Art Gallery

Posted on February 16, 2014 by notes to the milkman

Last month I posted about an urban sketchcrawl in Manchester. I wasn’t very complimentary it as I was cold and miserable at the end of it. However, I decided to try another one, and I’m glad I did. Three dozen … Continue reading →

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Julia Is On The Monet

Posted on January 27, 2014 by notes to the milkman

At Julia’s Monday morning Drawing Class, organised by Enjoy Learning, we are looking as different artists and then producing work in their style. For the last couple of weeks we’ve been looking at Cezanne and using oil pastels. I enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Urban Sketching In Manchester

Posted on January 26, 2014 by notes to the milkman

Today I went on an Urban Sketchcrawl in Manchester city centre. As you may remember I tried to organise a series of walks with a sketchbook eighteen months ago, one of the wettest summers in recent memory. I’m not sure … Continue reading →

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