Paper Firm Supports Biggest UK Arts Event

Scottish Papermaker Tullis Russell supported The Big Draw, the single biggest arts event held in the UK, by donating an assortment of its paper and card brands.

Scottish Papermaker Tullis Russell supported The Big Draw, the single biggest arts event held in the UK, by donating an assortment of its paper and card brands.

The Big Draw event, now in its seventh consecutive year, brought together thousands of promising artists to celebrate the art of drawing and architecture.

The Big Draw campaign forms part of The Campaign For Drawing and aims to engage with everyone regardless of technical ability, said the company.

Big Draw events are a chance for young and old to experiment, enjoy and explore new materials, ideas and experiences, which challenge conventional definitions of drawing.

The climax of the launch activity was The Big Celebrity Frame during which Quentin Blake and fellow practitioners captivated thousand of young artists by adding drawings, cartoons and designs to a frame donated by Tullis Russell.

Sue Grayson Ford, campaign director for The Big Draw, heralded the event a success and remarked: "The quality and variety of paper offered to our 6,000 artists was one of the day's conspicuous high points.

Tullis Russell's contribution provided participants with high quality paper on which they could realise their creations." Derek Guthrie of Tullis Russell commented: "We have years of experience producing quality paper and card to the print and design industries.

It is really satisfying to see our products put to such good use in such a creative manner.

The great thing about The Big Draw is that it includes so many people and we look forward to supporting the campaign in years to come.".

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