Drawing in the Galleries at the Detroit Institute of Arts with @kotturinn!
Drawing in the Greek and Roman gallery
Yesterday, I had a fun evening with @kotturinn at the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA). I had no idea the DIA provided so many different events on a Friday night! We had heard about the "Drawing in the Galleries" event and wanted to check it out. We ended up dropping by a concert, a lecture, and the museum's cafe/bar as well!
After walking around the Greek and Roman gallery, as well as the Renaissance gallery, we settled in front of some statues in the Greek and Roman gallery. They had easels set up, small ones for kids and larger ones for adults, and gave everyone a pencil and an eraser. I decided to draw this tiny head.
Tiny head statue
It's been so long since I've taken the time to just draw. I forgot how lovely it can be to become immersed in the drawing and so focused that you don't notice anything around you. I definitely felt rusty with my drawing skills, and am feeling quite motivated to return the next Friday. I mean, sure, I could go at any time really, but there's something about going at a time when other people are sharing in the same activity.
My rusty attempt at drawing
@kotturinn had written 'Steemit' on to her drawing and it sparked some good conversation about Steemit! One of the guys we spoke with is a regular at the drawing nights and was really interested in the platform. He said he'll check it out, so maybe I'll see him next time and get to ask him about it.
After drawing, we dropped by a concert starring Thornetta Davis, a Detroit blues artist.
Thornetta Davis rockin' the stage
We also stopped by and heard the end of a lecture by a DIA curator. Then, we went to Kresge Court (a cafe/bar in the DIA) and got a glass of wine. On Fridays, the DIA is open until 10pm, and there were a ton of people taking advantage of the extended hours!
Having a glass of wine in the beautiful Kresge Court
If you're ever in Detroit, I highly recommend visiting the DIA. It's a world class museum with awesome programming. Now that I've learned about the many events that they host, I know I'll be there more often!
haha Nice, drawing, I know what you are talking about, just getting all obsessed with something and totally forgetting about everything else.
Correct me if I am wrong, but I think that's called OCD :)
Haha or some call it "flow state" ;)
Looks like fun... The DIA is awesome!!!
looks good
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Art is a beautiful fun... I think Greek and Romans were the unique in their time and they were on the peak of philosophy Science and Art... Art and Drawing is the mother of Engineering..... And a beauty of mind....By one drawing we can tell more than 1000 words...
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I can't wait to get in on that!