As you may have seen, this month's exciting Artist Spotlight is @thebigdraw! What's The Big Draw, you may ask? Well, allow us to fill you in! The Big Draw is a visual literacy charity founded in 2000 by the Guild of St George. They are dedicated to celebrating drawing, well-being and creativity; and not only that, they are the World's Biggest Drawing Festival! The Big Draw runs its festival all year round, culminating in many different events throughout October. This year's festival theme is "Come Back To Colour" - a concept that we at Artgecko particularly love! Here is what they have to say about the theme: "The 2022 Big Draw Festival theme, Come Back To Colour, is a love letter to each other and the world around us. The theme encapsulates what we all hope will be a rediscovery of the vitality, health, care and vibrancy in everyone's lives after what has been a challenging last few years. The devastating effects of the pandemic on everyone across the world has been succeeded by even more fundamental fears which underlines the need, more than ever before, to nurture and cherish the places where joy, colour and freedom thrive, and celebrate this. The colour in our lives and the world around us dazzles in its richness and diversity if we only choose to slow down and look. Many families and communities around the world are coming back together, seeing those long missed and seeking connection after so long apart." Want to find out more and how you can get involved? Head to their website and see if there are any creative events happening this month near you - http://ow.ly/qNAc50L3qrX Also, don't forget to stay tuned on our socials for more exciting stuff! #thebigdraw #artfestival #theworldsbiggestartfestival #nonforprofit #charity #wellbeing #arts #creativity #community #wellness #artistspotlight #drawing #sketching #creating #painting #workshops #sketchbook #autumn #autumnvibes #podcast #spotlight #pumpkinspicedlatte #hotchocolate #halloween #cosy #eveningsketching #comebacktocolour #colour