Urban Sketching & Sketch Booking Symposium
When: Saturday, May 17 // 10 AM – 4 PM
Cost: Free!
Unlock Your Creativity: Come to the 3rd Annual Sketchbook Symposium at the Yellowstone Art Museum!
Are you ready to start your journey of self-expression, imagination, and artistic discovery? Look no further! Our “Sketchbook Symposium” is designed to ignite your creativity, one page at a time.
Why a Sketchbooks Symposium:
Sketchbooks can be anything you want them to be. Visual diaries, places to test new mediums and techniques, or just a place to draw. They can allow you to capture fleeting moments, emotions, and scenes from your everyday life. A sketchbook can be your incubator for ideas. It’s where concepts take shape, evolve, and transform.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a complete beginner, a sketchbook habit builds confidence. It’s a judgment-free zone where imperfections are celebrated.
Sketchbooks are versatile creative spaces that cater to a wide range of artistic expressions. People can explore:
Observational Sketching: This classic approach involves capturing what you see in the world around you. Whether it’s a bustling street scene, a serene landscape, or a quirky coffee shop, observational sketching hones your ability to observe details and translate them onto paper.
Life Journaling: Combine words and sketches to document your daily life. Write about your experiences, thoughts, and emotions, and complement them with quick sketches. It’s a beautiful way to create visual memories.
Travel Sketchbooks: Take your sketchbook on adventures! Capture the essence of new places, architecture, people, and cultures. Travel sketchbooks become cherished souvenirs of your explorations.
Nature and Garden Sketching: Head outdoors and connect with nature. Sketch trees, flowers, animals, and landscapes. Pay attention to textures, patterns, and colors. Your sketchbook becomes a naturalist’s record.
Collage and Visual Journaling: Combine sketches, cutouts, photographs, and ephemera. Create visual narratives that reflect your inner world. Visual journaling allows you to play with layers and textures.
Experimental Sketching: Break free from conventions! Experiment with different materials, styles, and techniques. Try abstract compositions, mixed media, or even blind contour drawing. Let curiosity guide you.
Workshop leaders:
Ceilon Aspensen – Architectural Sketching
Rebecca Newton – Nature Journaling
Anne Holub – Words and Pictures
Katherine Jore – Creative Illustrated Journaling
Shane Deleon – Creative Abstract Journaling
Nancy Peterson – Zen Doodling
Lynnsey Slanina – Travel Journaling
John Kennedy – Urban Sketching
Special Creative Journaling Workshop with Stan Fellows (by registration only)
Please join us in welcoming visiting artist Stan Fellows to Billings for this special two-day symposium workshop. Come discover a new and unique approach to using watercolor. This class will meet from 1 – 4 PM on Saturday (5/17) and then again from 10 AM – 1 PM on Sunday (5/18). It is accessible to non-artists and inspiring to experienced painters.
These workshops are structured to help you get started, workshop leaders will guide you through selecting a sketchbook, pencils, erasers, pens, paints, and other supplies. Our workshop leaders will demonstrate and give you the opportunity of trying various sketchbook practices and techniques and show you how to integrate sketching into your daily routine.
