Progress: Peter Blodau and Between The Bridges
On Monday, we had an inspiring visit from the artist Peter Blodau, who gave a fascinating talk about the importance of location in drawing. Peter shared his own experiences, showing examples of his work and explaining how the environment he was in influenced each piece. He talked about the places he had lived and worked, weaving in stories from his life, which made his talk even more engaging. After his presentation, each of us received a small sketchbook with an assignment to draw something between the bridges near us. We could choose to focus on the bridges themselves or the surrounding space. The next day, we transferred our sketches onto larger paper, which was a great exercise in capturing a location and experimenting with perspective. This project was simple yet captivating, allowing each of us to express our own style through the subject.