Lina Kusaite from FoAm

Lina, an illustrator took us through a drawing workshop for a few days this week, it was just like foundation course.  

Fo:Am - is an inter-disciplinary non profit organisation.

Lina spent years drawing for 6 hours a day at a time - and you can tell.

She gave some great advice - 

• don't think too much
  
• don't be afraid to make mistakes
  
• do alot of research beforehand on the web
  
• music is a big influence
  
• do original work
  
• re-drawing same drawings with photoshop.
  

Exhibition: Madelon Vriesendorp, Architectural Association

Paintings/Postcards/Objects/Games - the world of Madelon Vriesendorp at the Architectural Association sets off her surreal illustrations, visions and postcard archive collection.  Her postcard collection is beautifully presented in an old leather suitcase.

There is a psychology game to play too so make sure you have the time if you want to come face to face with your inner psyche.

14 January 2008 - 8 February 2008, Architectural Association 

Quentin Blake talk

At an inspiring Quentin Blake talk today he discussed his illustration work and how he started his career. He was very modest and amusing.  I'm a big fan of his work and like the humour in his work.

50 years ago drawing was almost a subversive activity.

He gave some advice during his talk, such as:-

• Do what you are told to do but in your own way.  
  
• Making up your mind and committing to what you want to do.
  
• Time constraints make you do things you wouldn't otherwise do.
  
• Don't be timid...
  

"if I'd known I'd be any good I would have tried harder" 

(I don't think this is his original quote but it's true, I suppose that's what makes it funny).