buzzard12
Well-known member
Whilst out birding yesterday gave this idea some thought, it has been floating around my find for a while now...
Basically the idea is a field trip lasting a week or so. The participants would be connected to the artforum, people interested in drawing/painting/sculting birds. Basically the entire week would be devoted to getting out on the field with the sketchbooks.
The trip would probably be during 2009, which is a fair bit down the road to give those interested plenty of time to ready themselves. Next year would probably too soon, though perhaps next fall might be an option, can be openly thrown out for debate. The trip would be open to all those interested whether young, old, beginner or world famous wildlife art mogul.
The location could be jointly decided by those interested in going. Was thinking that those seriously interested could suggest five potential locations(within Europe) with reasons as to why they belive that spot would be good. Likely locations would fall into the categories of not costing a fortune to get to and being rich in interesting birdlife, perhaps with a bit of aesthetic appeal..
Would be rather nice I think. There would be the birding experience for one, a major plus. Then there would be the opportunity to share our work in the evenings, discuss the day, swap tips, and of course socialise over a tipple or two, argue about any dodgy ID's etc! Most of all it would be a great oppurtunity to draw all those here in the forum together in the flesh so to speak. Seeing as we have so much in common I can only imagine it going well...
The trip should spawn a great deal of artwork, whilst there and after we all get back home. Perhaps a joint exhibition of sorts could even result, either online here or at a studio somewhere?
Anyhow, the idea is now out of my mind and out there for general consideration. Thoughts, ideas and suggestions most welcome here...
Basically the idea is a field trip lasting a week or so. The participants would be connected to the artforum, people interested in drawing/painting/sculting birds. Basically the entire week would be devoted to getting out on the field with the sketchbooks.
The trip would probably be during 2009, which is a fair bit down the road to give those interested plenty of time to ready themselves. Next year would probably too soon, though perhaps next fall might be an option, can be openly thrown out for debate. The trip would be open to all those interested whether young, old, beginner or world famous wildlife art mogul.
The location could be jointly decided by those interested in going. Was thinking that those seriously interested could suggest five potential locations(within Europe) with reasons as to why they belive that spot would be good. Likely locations would fall into the categories of not costing a fortune to get to and being rich in interesting birdlife, perhaps with a bit of aesthetic appeal..
Would be rather nice I think. There would be the birding experience for one, a major plus. Then there would be the opportunity to share our work in the evenings, discuss the day, swap tips, and of course socialise over a tipple or two, argue about any dodgy ID's etc! Most of all it would be a great oppurtunity to draw all those here in the forum together in the flesh so to speak. Seeing as we have so much in common I can only imagine it going well...
The trip should spawn a great deal of artwork, whilst there and after we all get back home. Perhaps a joint exhibition of sorts could even result, either online here or at a studio somewhere?
Anyhow, the idea is now out of my mind and out there for general consideration. Thoughts, ideas and suggestions most welcome here...
