Mastercopy of Gwen John: An online portrait drawing session

Lydia Cecil

Join Lydia for this 1- hour mastercopy session exploring the work of Gwen John, marking 150 years since her birth and inspired by the Strange Beauties exhibition. You’ll focus on building a quiet, understated portrait through soft tone and careful observation.The Gwen John exhibition is still on show at the National Museum Cardiff until June 2026. Materials used: Charcoal pencil or soft pencil on paper.
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