Why Drawing Matter

"Drawing is a way of Seeing!" - Vian Borchert

Why Drawing matter?
It is through drawing that one starts to see things on a much deeper level allowing the right side of the brain to come alive with every line drawn. Throughout this creative endeavor and experience, a channeling to the cognitive gateway occurs and opens up to allow the brain to better visually understand how space and shape come together. This in return, helps make one a skilled artist through proper observational skills which also leads to better problem solving. Drawing, in a gist creates a healthy mindset to approaching not only art matters but life altogether.

In seasoned artist and art instructor, Vian Borchert's upcoming "Beginning to Intermediates Drawing" art class held in person and onsite at Glen Echo Park via the Yellow Barn Studio, Borchert introduces the students to the ABC's of Drawing from simple line drawing to creating forms, shading and using multiple drawing mediums from graphite pencils to charcoal, pen and ink and colored pencils to provide a well-rounded experience and approach to everything drawing. Also, art educator, Borchert, presents demos of line marks in every class to themes presented in each session. Course covers a variety of studies such as still life, floral artwork, birds and more. The class is designed for beginning and intermediate students.

Here is the class details and enrollment link:

"Beginning and Intermediate Drawing"
From May 2 till June 6
On Fridays from 9:30AM - 12PM
Registration link:
https://reg126.imperisoft.com/...

* Besides teaching drawing, Borchert also teaches a watercolor painting class for beginners and intermediates as well. The watercolor painting class held at the Yellow Barn Studio at Glen Echo Park is designed for students to explore traditional watercolor and experimental watercolor techniques. Moreover, color theory and composition are emphasized through images based on still life and landscape.

Here is the watercolor class's info:

"Beginning and Intermediate Watercolor"
From April 28 till June 9
On Mondays from 9:30AM - 12PM
Registration link:
https://reg126.imperisoft.com/glenechopark/ProgramDetail/3535363634/Registration.aspx

• Locally, Vian Borchert has an exhibition for DMV art enthusiasts to view in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The ongoing exhibition titled "IN BLOOM" celebrates Spring's beauty, new beginnings, renewal and growth while encouraging reflection and mindfulness.
• The exhibition is at The Framer's Choice Gallery, a Reception will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 3 – 5PM (Free and open to the public). The ongoing exhibition is on view through May 31, 2025.

The Framer's Choice Gallery is located at: 402 Main Street Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Gallery hours are: Monday - Saturday, 10AM - 3PM

Exhibition Dates: April 1 - May 31, 2025

About the "IN BLOOM" Art Exhibition:

In Vian Borchert’s expressive paintings, the cherry blossom artwork represents a conceptual motif that explores ideas of renewal, growth, the beauty of fleeting moments as well as the transient nature of life. The works are deeply tied to symbolism of spring, new beginnings, and impermanence. Much like the fleeting blooms, Borchert aims through her work to represent the fragility of life and the constant cycle of change. The paintings also express a sense of serenity and hope while evoking the idea of embracing the present and acknowledging life’s cyclical nature reinforcing the appreciation of the beauty around us before it fades. Borchert aims through her modern landscapes to evoke a call to pause and focus on nature’s ephemeral beauty and our place within it. Hence, Borchert aspires through her abstracted landscapes to bring attention to the beauty and delicate moments that exist in life, encouraging reflection and mindfulness.

Vian Borchert is an acclaimed and an international award winning artist known for her works in painting which embody her signature abstract expressionist style characterized by a poetic manner. Borchert has exhibited her artwork in over 100 exhibitions in both group and solo shows worldwide. Vian is a graduate and “Notable Alumni” from the Corcoran College of Art and Design George Washington University, Washington, DC. Borchert serves as the Art Lead for the Oxford Public Philosophy Journal, based at Oxford University, UK. Borchert's work has been exhibited internationally in museums and key galleries in major cities such as the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris, The SAM museum in PA, Venice Biennale, Art Basel Miami Beach, ArtExpo New York, Medinaceli DeArte Museum Contemporáneo in Spain and in numerous private collections. Vian's work has been vastly published in over 100 publications, in esteemed publications such as: World Art News, The Washington Post, Museum Week Magazine. Vian is an art educator teaching painting and drawing classes to adults in Washington DC in prestigious venues such as the historic "Arts Club of Washington". She also teaches fine art classes in Maryland at the Yellow Barn Studio in Glen Echo Park. Borchert is recognized for her philosophies and pioneering intellectual thought and creativity in the art world. Besides having her art exhibited in key galleries, Borchert's artwork is found at leading world marketplaces: "1stDibs", "Artsy", “Artsper”, "Zatista". www.vianborchert.com