Expect 2–3 lessons to be conducted outdoor
Claimable under SkillsFuture Credit
National Silver Academy (NSA) subsidy
$450.00
Note: Course fee not inclusive of application fee and GST.
$265.50
(after National Silver Academy (NSA) subsidy)
Note: NSA fee is inclusive of GST.
Course details
Explore the engaging art of urban sketching with a pen. Capture the essence of your surroundings through spontaneous linework, learn courageous mark-making techniques to bring streets, buildings and everyday scenes to life with ink and a creative eye.
About the trainer
Alvin Mark Tan
Alvin Mark Tan is an oil painter based in Singapore who also illustrates with ink and watercolour. His commissioned works range from still life drawings to portraits and murals. Alvin is an adjunct lecturer in LASALLE’s Puttnam School of Film & Animation. He teaches figure drawing and makes YouTube videos. Alvin loves being in the great outdoors doing plein air oil paintings and urban sketching. His goal in becoming a full-time artist is to encourage others to live full lives in their vocations.
Application information
To be advised before the course’s start date. Cost of materials: Approximately $15-20 to be purchased by participants.
Art students, prospective art students, art enthusiasts and/or anyone interested in urban sketching with minimal art tools. Preferably with basic drawing skills.
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