This month's workshop was chaired by Di Breeze who is a long time doyenne of pen and wash technique and one of the longest-standing members of FHAS.
She brought some sketch books to show us and a few mounted works.
Some 15 people enjoyed the afternoon and although it wasn't in the usual venue in the complex, we were made very comfortable in the café at Nerina.
Di emphasised the necessity to ensure a balance between penwork and paint – ensuring that artists do not overdo either.
Di showed us that she favours a good quality watercolour paper, five different sized dip, fountain or Unipens for a variety of thicknesses of lines.
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Starting with a rough, light pencil sketch of the prominent features, she then uses waterproof ink for light loose broken lines taking care not to let any part overpower the picture.
Members used watercolour, pencil and aquarelles to add the colour emphasis.
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We have Rob and Maureen to thank for photographing the workshop, and another thank you
to Maureen for the information.
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