Splash! Studio Presents Sip and Paint Sundays! Experiment Ink & Van Gogh

Booking link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/splash-studio-presents-sip-and-paint-sundays-experiment-ink-van-gogh-tickets-2002942998426?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*6ctrn8*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTYyNjk5ODYxNy4xNzkxMjIyNTkz*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3OTEyMjI1OTIkbzEkZzAkdDE3OTEyMjI1OTIkajYwJGwwJGgw&keep_tld=true What You’ll Experience Mark Making Beyond Rules: Discover the raw scratches of chopsticks, the organic fluid edges of straws, and the textured sweeps of paper towels. Lines of Emotion: Learn visual storytelling without symbols—express feelings like Peaceful, Fierce, or Playful purely through the tempo, weight, and density of ink marks. Organic Texture Translation: Decode natural textures (cracks, ripples, wood grain) into bold, structural mark-making patterns. A Fresh Take on Van Gogh: Deconstruct Wheat Field with Cypresses into rhythmic swirling skies, flame-like cypress silhouettes, and sweeping field textures using your newly discovered techniques. Workshop Breakdown Step 1 · Tool Exploration & Mark Discovery: Test and play with unconventional tools, finding diverse line weights, splatters, and gradients. Step 2 · Expressive Line Sketches: Fast-paced exercises translating emotions into pure ink rhythm. Step 3 · Texture Studies: Recreating complex natural surfaces through repetitive, mindful strokes. Step 4 · Final Project: Paint Wheat Field with Cypresses with your custom non-brush toolkit, completing a ready-to-frame, striking original artwork. Who It’s For Total Beginners: No drawing experience required—the focus is on exploration, tactile joy, and self-expression. Artists & Designers: Looking to loosen up, break free from digital screens, and recharge creative muscle memory. Anyone Seeking Mindful Focus: The flow of black ink against white paper provides an incredibly grounding, meditative creative escape. All Materials Included: Heavyweight paper, fine drawing ink, and full non-traditional toolkits provided. Just bring your curiosity!