A Brush With Event Illustration

Have you ever dreamed of drawing portraits of people? 

Few vocations are as fulfilling as Event Illustration. Capturing the essence of people and moments with art is an enchanting endeavour. It is immensely rewarding to immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere, and observe the delight on peoples faces as they see themselves rendered in the best possible light and receive unique personalised pieces that celebrate a cherished moment.

Drawing people live is daunting. The pressure and challenges are real. You want to capture a likeness, without getting lost in the details, create a pleasing result and stay unfazed by the presence of an audience. Speed is of the essence and spontaneity and immediacy are the key. Crafting masterpieces involves more than strokes of luck. The tools of the trade are important. 

When it comes to your arsenal of mark making instruments, brushes are the unsung hero. Telling a story with every stroke, varying line-weight and giving that slick look that screams professional illustrator. the brush is a different beast to a pencil or pen. The brush stroke exudes elegance, turning event illustrations masterpieces and sweeping audiences off their feet. 

Stripers, liners, fans, swords, brush up on the kit that no fashion illustrator will want to be without when working events. In this two hour experience Jacqueline Bissett, a maestro of the brush, will walk you through the wealth of mark-making magic to be had with brushes. Dip into a pallet of possibilities, one brushstroke at a time