The world of comics and classic art collide as SelfMadeHero teams up with The National Gallery in London to offer two unique drawing masterclasses in December with leading Dutch graphic novelist Typex. This coincides with the Rembrandt: Late Works exhibition currently on display at the Gallery.

Typex is the writer and illustrator of Rembrandt, the acclaimed graphic novel biography of the artist, which was specially commissioned for the reopening of the Rijksmuseum. He will lead two practical workshops alongside artist and lecturer Aliki Braine. Aimed at 18-25 year olds, the sessions will look to introduce a new audience to the work of the Dutch master.

Aliki Braine will provide an introduction to Rembrandt’s career and working methods before Typex leads participants in a drawing class on Friday 5th December in the Gallery itself. The focal point is the portrait of Hedrickje Stoffels, Rembrandt’s mistress, who features as one of the main characters in Typex’s graphic novel. During the tutorial, he will also talk about his career.

On Saturday 6th December, Typex will lead a more experimental, free-flowing class at the Pigott Education Centre Entrance. Alongside practical demonstrations, he will help participants create storyboards using Rembrandt’s paintings and drawings for inspiration. An invaluable opportunity to learn about graphic novel storytelling for budding writers and illustrators.

Admission is free. Spaces are limited to 30 people on a first-come, first-served basis. Paper and drawing materials are provided.

Rembrandt is part of SelfMadeHero’s Art Masters series, which also includes Barbara Stok’s Vincent and Julie Birmant and Clement Oubrerie’s Picasso (published in April 2015).

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Full details:

For Fri 5 Dec, National Gallery, 6.30 – 7.30pm – CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION

For Sat 6 Dec, Drawing Studio, National Gallery 10.30am – 12.30 pm – CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION

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The writer of this piece was: Craig Neilson (aka Ceej)
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