Join artist Justine Osborne, known for her distinctive dog artwork, for a day of expressive drawing inspired by one of our most characterful subjects, the dog.

This workshop explores canine movement, posture and personality through loose observational drawing using both a live dog model and your own photographic reference.

In the morning, you will work directly from a life model dog, using charcoal and other dry materials to create quick, gestural sketches. Through a series of short exercises, you will be encouraged to loosen up your mark-making, respond instinctively, and capture energy, rhythm and presence rather than focusing on fine detail.

In the afternoon, you will build on these techniques by working from your own dog photographs, developing more sustained drawings that translate photographic reference into artwork with life, atmosphere and individuality. 

You will leave this workshop with more confidence in observational drawing, having developed a freer, more intuitive approach to mark-making.

Tutor: Justine Osborne
Date & Time: Saturday 4th July, 10am - 4pm
Venue: Chisel Studio, New Brewery Arts
Price: £90 (£0.00 VAT)

Please note that this workshop is for those aged 18 and over.

You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food into the studio.

Refreshments are available at our on-site café Blend until 4pm.

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Who is this workshop for?
Suitable for beginners and more experienced artists alike.

What you will need:
Please bring an apron or wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.

Please bring a selection of photographs printed out to work from during the afternoon part of this workshop.

All materials and equipment are included.

Accommodation: 
Residential option available. Find out about our accommodation, costs and how to book here.

Meet Your Tutor - justine osborne

Justine Osborne is an artist who has been drawing dogs for over 20 years. She is known for her expressive dog artwork, capturing the movement, character and individuality of her subjects through lively, intuitive mark-making. She has a Fine Art background and is a Central St.Martins graduate.

Alongside her drawing practice, she also has a pottery range featuring her distinctive dog imagery. Her teaching aims to reflect the same fresh and encouraging approach, helping students build confidence in observation, loosen up their drawing style, and develop a more expressive visual language.