Negative Painting Technique in Turkish Illumination

Negative Painting Technique in Turkish Illumination

Date:  Friday, 2 October 2020
Time: 6-9 pm (BST)
Duration: 3 hours
Fee: £20 (excludes materials)
Class Size: Min. 4 – Max.14 participants
Instructor: Nagihan Seymour

Required Equipment & Materials: Watercolour Paper (300gsm), A4 Paper, Tracing paper, Pencil, A ruler, Eraser, Palette, Gouache or watercolour Paint (White, Black and one of the followings: Red, Green, Blue), 3-0 and 0 Paint Brush

This ONLINE workshop will cover  “Negative Painting Technique” by artist Nagihan Seymour.

Negative painting technique, which is also known as double outlining, is one of the major painting styles in Turkish Illumination.

This painting style was discovered and used first time by an outstanding master of Tezhip, Kara Memi, in the 16^th century.

During this workshop students will get an overview of Kara Memi negative style paintings. They will learn how to transform a floral Tezhip motif to a negative style motif. They will also see how to use it in a Shamsa composition.

Classes will take place through ZOOM, an online platform. 
ZOOM in 2 Easy Steps:
1. You will need an internet enabled device with a microphone and camera such as a laptop, phone or tablet.
Phones and tablets: Download zoom app.
Laptops: Visit www.zoom.us/join
For further technical support visit support.zoom.us. 
2. You will receive a personalised link. The link will take you directly to your virtual classroom.

If you have any questions or queries, please direct them to us on londra@yee.org.tr