Additional Programming
COVID-19
COVID-19: Silver Plume Exhibitions is feeling the stress of COVID-19 along with the rest of the world. As the majority of us are sheltering in place, we would like to assist in the continuing education and entertainment of our communities and friends. Silver Plume Exhibitions is unveiling multiple virtual programs including art webinars and digital exhibitions. These will be free to participants and we aim to provide useful content in these uncertain times. We wish everyone the best, and thank all the individuals that are putting themselves at risk to help their neighbors and communities. Thank you for your service!
This session was co-hosted by The National Aviary and Silver Plume Exhibitions.
Have you ever wondered how dinosaurs transitioned from the ground dwelling reptiles to the aeronautic masters of the sky that we know today as birds? Dr. Burnham, a paleontologist from Kansas State University will explain in a way the whole family can understand. See below for Dr. David Burnhams experiments on flight
Microraptor attack
This one shows how science is trial and error and accidents can happen .
First successful flight
The success of this let us know our scientific endeavor could be successful. We had the model glide 72 feet. It would of gone further if not for the tree.
Controlling for the Variables
From there we built a refined model with a catapult launching system to take human error out of the equation .
Thank you Dr. David Burnham
we will see you on Friday.
Session 1 Mark Hallett "Drawing a Saber-toothed Cat"
Friday, April 24th at 1:00pm Mountain Time
Mark Hallett is credited with coining the term Paleo-Art and has been bringing prehistoric animals to life, through his paintings, for decades. Here is a chance to learn from this legend as he teaches us to draw a Saber-toothed Cat. This will be a four session series so be sure to stay tuned for follow up sessions.
Drawing a Saber-toothed Cat with Mark Hallett (session 2)
Here is a chance to learn from this legend as he teaches us to draw a Saber-toothed Cat. In Session 1 we learned the basic shapes and perspective. Join us this time as we advance our skills with the use of light and shadow.
Join in Zoom or on YouTube Live
Session 2 Final image by Mark Hallett
Session 3 Mark Hallett's "Drawing a Sabe-toothed Cat
Friday, May 8th, 2020
Mark Hallett's final installment of How to Draw Saber-toothed Cat. Follow along as Mark moves into the use of wet media (gouache) to create his rendering. This has been recorded so you may move through it at your own speed.
What you will need
Paint
yellow ocher, Sepia, orange, and white.
Brushes
1 small round, 2 flat brushes
Other
Pallet, Spray bottle, art board or gessoed board