Drawing and Poetry

The “Drawing and Poetry” In the Studio event explores connections between drawing and the written word.

Drawing can often take place in an observational context, where we draw what we see in front of us. In this session, we will use a poem as a starting point, and explore ways to really see it, and to draw the imagery and feelings it evokes.

The aim is to provide exciting starting points to explore a more fluid and experimental approach to drawing.

Find the recording of the session below.

Explore resources connecting drawing and poetry:

found poetry

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poetry comics

Finished page 3. Based on the poem "A Day in Autumn" by RS Thomas (c) Elodie Thomas. Art by Irina Richards.

poetry and printing

Cass explores ENVY by Mary Lamb 1764-1847

puzzle purses

An unfolded origami puzzle purse by Eilis Hanson

imagery and poetry

The first poem I chose is called One Good Churn by Michael Tod

illustrating the jabberwocky

CKJabberwock - Ellie Somerset

set design – responding to text

'Ominous' by Eloise