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Bright & Dynamic Drawings inspired by Rosa Roberts
In this Sunday workshop, we’ll take inspiration from the bold, joyful work of Rosa Roberts, known for her vibrant use of colour, tropical motifs, and energetic compositions. Her paintings often feature lush green plants, palm trees, and bright fruits such as papayas, set against colourful, sun-drenched backgrounds.
We’ll explore how she captures the warmth and rhythm of her surroundings through expressive mark- making, playful layering, and travel-inspired imagery. Students will use still life arrangements of fruit, leaves, and flowers as a starting point for observational sketching, before developing their drawings into vibrant, mixed-media artworks. Using oil pastels, acrylic paint, and coloured pencils, we’ll focus on creating bright, dynamic compositions that celebrate colour, movement, and the joy of making.
Course Programme
Morning Session 10am-12.30pm
• Introduction to Rosa Roberts and her approach to colour and composition.
• Quick warm-up drawing exercises exploring expressive mark-making. Observing still life forms and simplifying into dynamic shapes.
• Experimenting with colour combinations using oil pastels and coloured pencils.
• Building layers of texture and movement through mixed media.
Lunch 12.30-1.30pm
Enjoy lunch at the Farmer’s Market, with time to find visual inspiration in the colours, textures, and atmosphere of the market.
Afternoon Session 1.30pm-4pm
• Develop a larger, more resolved piece inspired by Rosa Roberts’ energetic style.
• Combine oil pastel, acrylic paint, and pencil to create contrast and rhythm.
• Explore composition, layering, and expressive use of line and shape.
• Group sharing and reflection at the end of the session.
Materials Provided
• Oil pastels
• Coloured pencils
• Acrylic paints and brushes
• Cartridge paper / mixed media paper