Art workshop: Young artists learn drawing painting skills

Over 100 students participate from across the country

ISLAMABAD: A portrait drawing and painting workshop kicked off at Pakistan National Council of the Arts on Wednesday.

Over 100 students and fresh art graduates registered for the training to learn intricacies and put their skills to practice. Students from several colleges and universities from across the country are participating in the workshop.

The 10-day course aims to teach basics in first two to three days and then move on to more complex techniques.

Even though it is not a competition, top 10 works will be selected and given special certificates and a competitive vibe can be felt while noticing these artists work together.

What is also interesting is that artists get to draw or paint what they interpret and perceive of the subject, which is essentially the essence of artwork.

It is a remarkable opportunity for artists to gather and draw or paint a portrait of a live subject within a given time frame. Not only does it enable young artists to gain experience and put their skills and knowledge to use but also helps them learn from each other and gain inspiration.

The workshop also aims to enlighten students about history of portrait and the way it was perceived in different parts of the world.

It continues till March 10.

Published in The Express Tribune, March 3^rd, 2016.