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The Raven's Song

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warm-up: becoming raven

For this project I wanted to get into the movement, the feeling of being a bird - of becoming Raven. We will be using simple supplies and a deliberately short time to facilitate a loose quality ‘sketch’ (but don’t let these 5 minute sketches make you feel under pressure! If you want to take longer, or shorter, go right ahead!). As you are working, imagine what it might feel like to have wings coming from your shoulder blades, instead of (or in addition to, arms) - feel the wind under your feathers, how the muscles feel as you stretch your wings. Take a few moments to become a raven

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supplies list

Mediums Used:    

  • Journal, or old book, or loose pages (you could collage a page if you enjoy that!) - I used a vintage pharmacy journal
  • Charcoal Pencils or Willow Charcoal
  • Gesso - white and/or clear
  • Fixative
  • Acrylic paint to tint the background (I used grey)

warm up - becoming raven - Part 1

warm up - becoming raven - Part 2

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