Len Metcalf 11/8/21 Len Metcalf 11/8/21

PR49 Surrealism and historical perspectives

Surrealism has its roots in psychology and the political times of world war one. It is often tied to the DADA art movement. In this presentation Len takes us on a journey through some important surrealist artists and finishes on Man Ray’s surrealist photography.

There is a correction, Lee Miller and Man Ray, were the first to use solarisation as a creative expression in art. It was a known effect throughout the history of photography.

Clair Reynolds 10/8/21 Clair Reynolds 10/8/21

FG7 High Key/ Low Key Photography

The next focus group discussion will be on the genre of high key/ low key photography.

Please head over to the forum to post your images.

Len Metcalf 10/8/21 Len Metcalf 10/8/21

LC21 Contrast

Clair Reynolds 9/8/21 Clair Reynolds 9/8/21

AF4 Abstract Focus Group - meeting 9h August 2021

The recording of the recent meeting of the abstract photography focus group.

Clair Reynolds 6/8/21 Clair Reynolds 6/8/21

CH72 Light

This week the one word challenge is light

We all love light - let’s see your interpretation of this word.

Len Metcalf 3/8/21 Len Metcalf 3/8/21

LC20 Dreaming

In Len’s Class we discussed dreaming and some of the photographs posted from the exercises.

Len Metcalf 3/8/21 Len Metcalf 3/8/21

PR48 Contrast

Len shows us the differences between global contrast, mid tone contrast and textural contrast. He shows us other forms of contrast with some paintings and photographs.

Clair Reynolds 31/7/21 Clair Reynolds 31/7/21

CH71 Layers

This week the one word challenge is layers

How will you interpret the challenge word this week? Please show us by posting your image in the forum.

Len Metcalf 28/7/21 Len Metcalf 28/7/21

PR47 Dreaming

Len challenges to consider dreaming as a source of inspiration. He shows us how helpful dreams can be to us as artists, and makes suggestions on how to recall dreams. He challenges us to use ‘morning pages’ to clear our minds at the beginning of each day.

Len Metcalf 27/7/21 Len Metcalf 27/7/21

LC19 Contemplate Space

Len Metcalf 24/7/21 Len Metcalf 24/7/21

PR46 Contemplative Photography

A presentation on contemplative photography.

Clair Reynolds 23/7/21 Clair Reynolds 23/7/21

CH70 Impression

This week the one word challenge is impression.

Impress us all with your gorgeous photography :)

Len Metcalf 20/7/21 Len Metcalf 20/7/21

LC18 Len's Class - Contemplative Colour part two

Len Metcalf 20/7/21 Len Metcalf 20/7/21

FG6 Street Photography

The next focus group discussion will be on the genre of street photography.

Please head over to the forum to post your street photography images.

Clair Reynolds 16/7/21 Clair Reynolds 16/7/21

CH69 Freedom

This week the one word challenge is freedom.

Well, we can only dream…

Len Metcalf 14/7/21 Len Metcalf 14/7/21

PR45 The muse of O Winston Link

A shorter presentation about the Muse. Len asks does a muse have to an external force? Perhaps a muse is anything that gets you excited about your art?