Exploring COLOUR: Flowers and Pastel

Still life studies with layers of rich pastel colour.Come and join for a creative few hours where we will look at basic composition and drawing techniques which will be the basis for a rich and colourful still life inspired by the beautiful and colour saturated work of S.J.Peploe.

Take some time out and enjoy some restorative time and get a great boost to your creative wellbeing.This workshop will be led by Frank Hayes.

Frank has broad and varied experience including as a Photographer, Illustrator, Printer, Environmentalist and Mentor.

He is the founder and Creative Director of For Enjoyment CIC a successful social enterprise running in the region since 2016.

Frank is committed to nurturing the artistic ability within everyone and improving mental and social health, confidence and wellbeing through the power of art, creativity and the environment.

His own practice is inspired by a love of natural history in particular the wealth and diversity to be found in Dumfries and Galloway.

A love of Sc-Fi and classic graphic artists and illustrators from the 1970s also feature as a backdrop to his intricate and highly designed pieces.

Working in ink, pencil and using classic restored Rotring pens and Japanese dip pens a focus on movement and accuracy of detail in his subjects makes for intricate and beautiful compositions.Our Colour: The Palette of S.J.

Peploe Summer Programme is funded by The Holywood Trust, ArtExKG and Dumfries and Galloway Council