Beautiful Eyes - Let's Go Window Shopping With Paul Wang (Session 1)
Buildings are like breathing, living organisms. They possess human-like characteristics, such as complex skin and structural systems designed to protect inhabitants from harsh elements. Over time, humans created openings in these protective fortresses, leading to the development of windows and doors, much like our eyes and mouth. These openings allowed spatial connections, illuminated dark interiors, and enabled free air flow. They may even reveal hidden stories beyond the walls.
Observing the size, shape, and ornamentation of these openings provides valuable insights into how people adapt to their climate and live their lives. In this workshop, we will focus on drawing and painting these openings as strong focal points in our sketches. Let’s go window shopping and explore the stories beyond the walls!
Learning Objectives:
This workshop aims to study and accurately depict windows and doors to convey a sense of time and place. The viewer's attention is often drawn to the ‘eyes’ of a building, making it crucial to represent them effectively on the façade. Openings behave differently under various lighting conditions—direct sunlight, cloudy days, and sunset backlighting.
Paul will also use the concepts of RESIST – SOFTEN – BLEND to help participants enjoy sketching windows successfully on location.
- Sketch and paint windows in three lighting conditions: direct sunlight, diffused light, and artificial lighting.
- Depict and suggest reflections on window panes.
- Consider anomalies, distortions, and ornamentation.
About The Artist
Paul Wang is a passionate art and design educator from Singapore. His art is highly inspired by his training in interior and stage design. His convoluted lines and colorful splashes may look spontaneous but are highly choreographed like a stage performance. Look closely and you will discover stories behind each sketch. He conucts regular play-based art workshops in Singapore and abroad to inspire more people to play, experiment and follow their curiosity. He is also an active urban sketcher and currently serves as their advisory board.
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Once registered, participants are not eligible for a refund if they decide to withdraw from the workshop. However, Overjoyed reserves the right to make amendments or cancel the workshop (with a full refund) while providing prior notice to all registered participants.Event Time and Cancellation
TASA Gallery reserves the right to modify the event time or cancel the event in the event of unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be notified promptly of any changes or cancellations.- Minimum Participation Requirement
To commence the workshop, a minimum of 8 participants must be registered. In the event of workshop cancellation due to insufficient participation, paid participants will be notified at least 1 day in advance, and a full refund will be issued. - Cleanliness Responsibility
We kindly request that participants ensure the event space is cleaned up after use. Your cooperation in maintaining a clean and pleasant environment is greatly appreciated. Photography and Video Recording Consent
In accordance with PDPA regulations, Overjoyed will capture photographs and record videos during the workshop. By registering for this workshop, participants are considered to have granted consent to be photographed, recorded in videos, or included in these media as required for purposes such as publicity, illustration, advertising, and online content.