Artist Spotlight: Stories that Inspire and Enlighten from Artists you Love
Islami Farid, Clarissa Grandi, & Bryn Edmonston
Panel discussion with artists Islami Farid, Clarissa Grandi and Bryn Edmonston happening on Zoom on the 20th July 2024 at 1pm BST. Join the conversation with these amazing artists and discover their best tips and tricks.
About Event
Wouldn't it be great to ask the questions you've never had the chance to pose to your favorite artists? Now you can. Explore the narratives that ignite passion and illuminate the beauty of their art. Immerse yourself in personal stories and creative journeys, forging deeper connections with the art and its creators.
Guest Artists
Experience an unparalleled lineup of guest artists, each bringing their unique vision and expertise to our stage.
Egyptian Islamic Geometric Artist and Graphic Designer. Passionate about preserving and promoting the rich artistic traditions of Islamic Design. Unveiling the mesmerizing symmetries and harmonies of geometric patterns through modern applications.
Clarissa is a geometric artist, author, and experienced teacher, whose passion is introducing beginner artists and geometers to the truly accessible art of geometry. Her own artwork is often influenced by the colours and forms of the natural world.
I am a self-taught artist specializing in colorful geometric layered paper cutouts, putting a contemporary twist on an ancestral art form.
What our Community Members Say
Discover the authentic experiences shared by our vibrant community.
Yasmin Chopdat
United Kingdom
Michelle Gilbert
USA
Melissa Battis
USA
Massimo Bon
Cyprus
Mishael George
India
Joy Willis
United Kingdom
Sharon Wildwind
Canada
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- Every month we will host one drawing session and one painting technique session
- Once every quarter we will host a one-panel discussion
- Once a year networking event
We will be conducting all of our sessions online on Zoom. The link will be sent by email before the event.
As all teachers are fluent in English, the challenge will be conducted in English throughout the whole course.
Besides learning how to draw and/or paint different Islamic geometric patterns, you will learn the history behind them, techniques and tips that enable you to experiment and discover beyond them.
In addition, through our guest artists, you will learn unique perspectives to the art that are relevant to the art today, adding to your breadth and experience.
You can access all the information on your Thinkific account https://gcia.thinkific.com/users/sign_in
The recording will be uploaded after the session on your Thinkific account. You can access it here https://gcia.thinkific.com/users/sign_in
The recording will be available for two weeks (for non-members) and unlimited access (for members).
PDF tutorials will be uploaded on Thinkific for our community members. If you are one of them find them on your Thinkific account here https://gcia.thinkific.com/users/sign_in
Sure our PDFs are downloadable but please don’t share them with others. Thank you for your collaboration.
You are not allowed to teach or share the patterns, techniques or resources covered in the classes with others. You can though follow it to draw and paint your designs and utilise it in different mediums
The Community Platform is only available for our members. You are welcome to join us here.
Our Instagram handle is @gcislamicart and the hashtag we are going to use are #GCIACommunity #Islamicartcommunity
Each session will be different and a detailed list will be sent to you prior to the session.
In general, these are the tools recommended
Geometry sessions:
- Compass (Spring compass with adapter is preferable)
- Ruler
- Set square (optional)
- Soft lead pencil and hard lead pencil (mechanical pencil 0.5mm 2H and 0.7mm B are preferable)
- Eraser (Clic Eraser is preferable)
- Tracing paper
- Smooth surface paper (Bristol paper is preferable)
- Masking tape (optional)
Painting sessions:
- Drawing from the drawing session
- Thick paper (300gsm suggested)
- Colours of preference (watercolour, acrylics, crayons, felt-tip pens etc)
Biomorphic sessions:
- Copy paper, size A3 or A3 sketch pad
- Tracing paper, A4 or A3
- Watercolour paper 1, size A3
- Compass (Spring compass is preferable)
- Masking tape
- Pencils (H, HB, 2B)
- Eraser
- Ruler
- Coloured pencils or watercolors (round brushes, palette, container etc)
Digital sessions:
- Geogebra Classic 6
- Infinite Painter
Please email us at salam@gcislamicart.com
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Immerse yourself in rich history, cultural significance, and artistic insights as we explore its profound impact. Don't miss out! Reserve your spot now and be part of this enlightening journey.
