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Matters Of The Art

Story: Redcliffe Guide
Published On : Jun 27, 2017
Matters of the Art
Moreton Bay locals can unearth their inner artist this July at Redcliffe's new Drawing and Perception course for over-50s, where potential Picassos can express themselves through art.

Internationally renowned local artist Daniele Lamarche-Sarvia is behind the creative concept, which came from a desire to offer visual art to a more mature audience in the area.

I have always taught the art of drawing wherever I have lived, but now being in the over-50s group myself, I saw there was very little offered in the region for that age group in terms of basic general information that would open on other arenas of visual arts such as painting or photography, she says.

Many people choose work over the arts and have their own families, but then there comes a time when they have more time for themselves to do their art and explore their passion.

Drawing is also a fantastic way to keep your mind sharp and active.

Daniele has a long history with visual art, which began when she was 15 years old.

I started to draw from life models at as a teenager and then majored in the arts in high school, she says.

I continued my journey in fine arts through further study, and at Beaux Arts, I majored in sculpture and graphic arts, before spending many years exploring and living throughout many continents around the world.

I remember my tutors telling me to forget all my training in my final year to discover my style and explore; so I did, and continued to draw and sculpt, as well as teaching art.

Daniele says the Drawing and Perception course takes place over six weeks, allowing participants to experience a sequence of exercises challenging perceptions to enhance their drawing skills.

The course is challenging, enjoyable and gives fast, permanent results, she says.

Each lesson is 2 hours, and I set the course as a journey by having each participant create a journal.

The results are individual, but all participants discover new ways to see, perceive and draw while discovering new things about themselves.

Participants should expect the unexpected.

Six-week course starts Tuesday July 11. For information, phone 0488 228 713