This improvisational approach to art-making helps us notice and work with the inner critic (that voice telling you you’re not an artist, or not a good enough one, and other such unhelpful things). The idea is to relate to the unknown with a sense of curiosity. When we can create spaciousness within and for ourselves, we are often able to do the same for other people in our lives.

There will be individual time for drawing, painting, or collage (as you wish), and dialogue in smaller groups, before coming back together to close out the practice. Using inexpensive materials is encouraged. An important element is giving and receiving feedback, and we will explore a model for engaging with each other that sidesteps value judgments and focuses on our responses and resonance with each other’s work.

This is not a technique-oriented approach, but you will be invited to be rigorously non-linear and compassionate. The expectation is that people will be accepting, attentive, non-judgmental; and, provide feedback to each other without comparing work or needing to like it. You will be encouraged to turn on the camera and show your artwork, but if for any reason that doesn’t feel right or safe for you in the moment, that’s okay, too. No prior training or experience required.

About your host

Listener, artist and scribe working in English and Spanish. Canadian based in Mexico City.

I listen and draw while people are engaged in conversation, to help create visual representations of key ideas, emerging insights, and social process. I’ve had the opportunity to teach workshops on live scribing and visual practice in Chile, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Ireland and online.

My background is in early learning and interdisciplinary studies, and yes, I got in trouble at school the odd time for doodling.

You can find me on:

Twitter.com/@ReillyPinkfish

Instagram.com/ReillyPinkfish

reillydow.medium.com

and learn more at www.pinkfish.ca