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creative assistance/mentoring

creative assistance for independent & professional artists

in this role I act as a mentor and/or creative catalyst

together we will:

focus on the artist's ideas
look at the artist's source material for imagery
suggest areas of research for the artist
consider the artist's technical artmaking skills and offer practical advice
encourage the artist find ways to integrate their ideas and their tangible artworks so as to present a resolved body of work
help the artist to compose any artwriting needed to accompany their work

a variety of workshops are on offer

foundation drawing - this is a 6 session course that explores the formal elements of artmaking, and how to develop your own style of markmaking
printmaking - monotype and relief printing (bespoke workshops)
simple bookmaking for artists - looking at creating different artist's book formats in relation to the images they will contain
contemporary artwriting for artists - this covers how to write an artist's statement, a press release, a catalogue essay and for social media; it explores how your writing style reflects your 'brand' as an artist - also available via ZOOM

studio ethos @the nanoCUBE

group sizes: maximum of 4 participants to ensure attention
the workshops are structured in an atmosphere of relaxed encouragement
low-toxic studio practice: water-based inks - eco-friendly cleaning materials - paper recycling
my studio library of books about art history, artmaking practices and contemporary art is great for browsing and triggering ideas, especially during coffee breaks!