Drawing Is Important: A Daily Practice Workshop

Upstart & Crow

Join award-winning illustrator Tom Froese for a relaxed, welcoming workshop inspired by his new book Drawing Is Important.

What if the secret to becoming a better artist was just showing up with the most basic drawing tools and minimal time commitment? In this hands-on workshop inspired by his new book <a href="https://shop.upstartandcrow.com/item/xXyRQ76l6L0wgQ5ScF5CLQ" title="https://shop.upstartandcrow.com/item/xXyRQ76l6L0wgQ5ScF5CLQ" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Drawing Is Important</a>, award-winning illustrator and teacher Tom Froese will guide you through the building blocks of a daily drawing practice — and then prove you can start one right here and now.We'll begin by looking at the obstacles that keep us from drawing more and how to overcome them. Then, Tom will share his own daily drawing practice from the past two decades. Next, we'll pick up our Sharpies and draw from some very local inspiration — the birds of Granville Island: crows, seagulls, Canada geese! Tom will share his two-step method for drawing in a more unique style and offer key insights for overcoming perfectionism.By the end of the night, you'll have a a few sketchbook pages worth of drawings — and the beginning of a daily practice. No drawing experience required. Supplies provided, though we encourage you to bring your own sketchbooks. Copies of Drawing Is Important will be available for purchase and signing.Giveaways!All attendees will be eligible to win a signed copy of Drawing is Important. Names will be drawn randomly near end of event.The registration fee for this event is $10. All proceeds of the event go to Upstart &amp; Crow’s non-profit programming, including writer residencies, book clubs, grants and more. Please RSVP here to reserve your spot.More about the facilitator:Tom Froese is an award-winning illustrator, teacher, and speaker. He loves making images that make people smile. Tom’s is known for his lively maps, characters and scenes, created with expressive shapes, bright colours, and printmaking-inspired textures. Since 2013, Tom has worked for brands and businesses all over the world. Esteemed clients include Yahoo!, Airbnb, GQ France, and The Wall Street Journal. He graduated from NSCAD with a Bachelor of Design (honours) in 2009.More about Upstart &amp; Crow:<a href="https://upstartandcrow.com/" title="https://upstartandcrow.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Upstart &amp; Crow</a> is a not-for-profit creative studio and literary incubator that champions writers, readers and stories, and the role they play in shaping our lives. We develop original programs, support artists and revel in creative projects focused on Literature In Translation / Climate Solutions / Poetry / Civic Dialogue / Community &amp; Skills Building … all with the aim of elevating the role of literature and storytelling in our lives. Find us on Granville Island, Gibsons and online at upstartandcrow.com.Accessibility:The main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees.Questions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.

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