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These are among the most popular forms of arts and crafts and the
subject matter and materials used for painting and drawing can vary
greatly.
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Some people like to paint or draw people, landscapes or
things from life, while others create images from their memories and
imagination. The product can be on paper, canvas, fabric, walls or
other surface, using paint, pencil, crayon, pastel, or more exotic
material.
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These crafts can be pursued almost
anywhere, indoors or outdoors, at home or away from home.
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These activities do not normally
have any element of competition in them, except through acquiring
qualifications. Some people like to
exhibit their work, and there may be rewards for the "best"
works.
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National Society of Painters, Sculptors & Printmakers www.wwid.co.uk/nationalsociety/
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Leisure Painter
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Find a local painting group
or club (see organisations above).
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Take a class or course at your local
adult education
centre.
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Consult books or magazines
on different types of painting and drawing.
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Check in your local library/paper
or education centre for more information.
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Skills and people
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These crafts can be done by
people of all ages and both sexes. It is very easy to start to paint and draw, though there
are many skills to be learnt if you wish.
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Painting and drawing are essentially individual activities and they can
easily be done on your own at home.
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But, many people choose to join
a group, class or club, for the stimulus, the opportunity to learn from
others, and the social contact. You can paint and draw with anyone
else, whatever their age or sex.
Equipment or clothing
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The only essentials are something to paint and draw with, and some kind
of surface.
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Many people use oil or watercolour paints and specially
prepared paper or canvases, but simpler materials (e.g. pencil and paper)
can also be used.
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Old clothes, special brushes, an easel to put the
painting on, and bags for carry paints etc are other possible items
needed.
A place or facilities
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There is no need for any special place or facilities in which to
paint.
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The place chosen will depend on the subject matter and
whether you join a group or class.
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The latter may meet in a special
studio or an ordinary room in school or college.
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