Continuing the Art of Play
April 7, 2021

Artist: Caroline Gavin


Join Zoom Meeting / Class
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87618016665


Artist Bio (from website):

Carolyn Gavin is a painter, Illustrator and designer based in Toronto, Canada.

Vibrant, playful and happy are perfect words to describe her style.

A flower child of the 60’s, Carolyn grew up in South Africa, left to travel  and relocated to Canada where she currently lives with her family. 

Carolyn is principal designer for Ecojot. A family run eco-friendly paper business. She also freelances and licenses her work for fabric, house-wares, packaging, bedding and books.

Carolyn works in Gouache, water-colour, pen and ink. 

Finding inspiration in travel, flowers, exotic color and pattern, Carolyn makes sure her life is filled with beauty and creativity.


Warm-up:

You will begin with a simple black line drawing.

Play with adding flowers in the form of bouquets, bunches, headpieces, etc. You may start with a simple face, a vase, a hand, or whatever object you wish for your black line drawing. Using watercolors, markers, colored pencils, or any medium you choose to complete your warm-up.

Project:

During the project time, you will have the opportunity to explore other styles inspired by this artist including abstract landscapes, paintings, and illustrations.



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Illustration

Carolyn_PP_HamsaHands.jpeg
Carolyn_PP_BigHair.jpeg
Carolyn_PP_Amybouquet.jpeg
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Carolyn_PP_BigWigTwo.jpeg
Carolyn_PP_BikeBasket1.jpeg
Friday_portrait_noback.jpeg

Paintings

Treeline.jpeg
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Process videos

 
 

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