Butterflies and Odilon Redon (online)

Odilon Redon is best known for his imaginative symbolist paintings but also he developed a keen interest in natural forms and life revealed by the microscope encouraged by his friend the Botanist Armand Clavaud. Butterflies were included in several mythological paintings and also fluttering amogst his vases of flowers. However his singular imagination led to the creation of works including fictional flowers and butterflies among those we would recognise.

Inspired by Redon we will create paintings including butterflies which we may treat loosely or in a more detailed way using watercolour, pencil and/or pastel. A mixed media approach is totally in keeping with the artist’s later works. To find some relevant reference look out for butterfly illustrations and for Redon simply Google “Redon butterflies” or go to Jo’s Pinterest board linked below.

Sat 15 May
11.45am - 3.45pm
£30
Booking cut off time: 9am on Sat 15 May