The Art of Literary Alchemy; Transforming Words to Imagery
by Charmaine Ledden-Lewis
Description
A picture tells a thousand words…..using the language of imagery.
From the moment we open our eyes, we are receiving information about the world we view. Whether we’re looking around a room we’re in, paying attention to the clothes someone is wearing, or noticing the colour of the sky at a particular time in the day, we see, we think, we feel, we interpret. For illustrators, we use this language to tell a story, to share ideas, play with emotions, and make a book come to life…
Topics covered:
- Looking with eyes closed; exploring imagination.
- Interpretation; not all minds think alike.
- Tools of the trade; using light, colour, composition, perspective, and detail.
- Live art demonstration; playing with pastels or digital drawing.
Details
Audience
Primary Students, High School Students, Story Enthusiasts
Duration
60 minutes
Requirements
For live pastel drawing, I require a sturdy, flat surface for fixing paper to with tape or pins, that is visible to audience members. For digital drawing, I require a data projector I can plug into from my iPad. Enthusiastic and inquisitive minds, full of excitement and wonder, are a bonus…!