About — PencilsB4Pixels

Welcome to Pencils B4 Pixels

Here at PB4P, we encourage individuals to explore the progression of line drawing and break the boundaries of what that means.

While respecting the value of traditional drawing styles, we can launch into the 21st century.

Discover new dimensions using advancing technologies and experience mark making like never before.

Breaking physics and defying gravity.

Be in your art.

Express yourself in a fully immersive, creative world.

Meet the director and course leader,

Chris Hart

Film, television, multi media, teaching and XR

“Recently, I have been teaching at a university in Norway and been surprised how liberating the students found drawing in a 3D space. During the pandemic I noticed people were turning to art as way of relaxing and VR headsets were in demand. So I took 10x individuals with a wide range of artistic experience and got them to do a series of life drawings then switch half way to headsets. All of them found the experience enjoyable and I hope that you will too.

Throughout my career I have always been open new ideas and techniques in the creative field, from the early days of computer graphics to augmented reality.

Many years ago I read about Picasso painting with light and although he wasn’t the first, this lead me to explore new ways of drawing. First came the Quantel paintbox, painting in video, then Photoshop painting on the computer and more recently drawing in VR with apps like Gravity Sketch and Tilt Brush.” - Chris Hart, Creative Director

Pálma Karsai

Technical Assistant

I first discovered PencilsB4Pixels as a participant, joining the course because of my passion for 3D art and my interest in exploring new ways to be creative. I enjoyed the experience so much that when I was asked to help organise future courses, I said yes immediately.

With my passion for 3D art and technology, I wanted to help create an even better experience for participants, while also being there to support them with any technical difficulties that might arise. I enjoy helping create a smooth, welcoming environment where people can focus on experimenting, learning and discovering new ways to create in 3D.

What started as attending a course I loved has grown into helping organise and develop PencilsB4Pixels, and I’m excited to help others discover the same creative possibilities that first inspired me.