We will be opening up our 10th season of Sketch with a study of an artist whose amazing skill is only overshadowed by her compelling character.
Sarah Biffin
1784-1850
England
Edward Duke of Kent, Miniature by Sarah Biffin,
watercolor on ivory, 1839, Royal Collection
Our project this month is to create ripped portraits to decorate art kits for the Boys and Girls Club. Participation in our community art project will require the following supplies:
- 1 sheet protector
- 1 sheet 8.5×11 manilla card stock
- 1 sheet 8.5×11 Kraft paper
- 6-10 sheets assorted printed paper (book pages, magazine images)
- set of 12 colored pencils
- 1 pair Scissors
- Black permanent marker (fine)
- washi tape 1/2 inch x 3 yards
- wooden stylus (can substitute a dull pencil)
- graphite transfer paper (can substitute a regular sheet of paper covered with dark pencil rubbing)
- Glue in small container w brush