Past Meetings
11 March 2020 - Debra Snow - Woodland Oil Painting
Debra showed the process involved to create a woodland oil painting of Falling Foss. The talk involved the composition, tonal and working drawings, basic colour theory and palette. Demonstrations of the stages, materials and techniques used formed the first half of the talk. In the second half, the painting was worked on to show the full process of creating a finished piece. Debra's enthusiasm for stretching the boundaries and the experimental approach to her work were evident.
Debra showed the process involved to create a woodland oil painting of Falling Foss. The talk involved the composition, tonal and working drawings, basic colour theory and palette. Demonstrations of the stages, materials and techniques used formed the first half of the talk. In the second half, the painting was worked on to show the full process of creating a finished piece. Debra's enthusiasm for stretching the boundaries and the experimental approach to her work were evident.
12 February 2020 - AGM & Critique of Members' Work
John Freeman & Peter Hicks provided members with a very constructive critique after the AGM, where Paul Blackwell was elected Chair of the Society. General advice given included: dark areas need to have sparkles too, keep brush strokes horizontal when painting water, Monet blurred the foreground to focus the eye to the middle of picture, hold on to your first idea when creating a picture, don’t be afraid of cutting up a picture to find the gem, avoid repetition to surprise the viewers, work beyond the parameters of your potential frame i.e. don’t leave bare paper on the edges.
John Freeman & Peter Hicks provided members with a very constructive critique after the AGM, where Paul Blackwell was elected Chair of the Society. General advice given included: dark areas need to have sparkles too, keep brush strokes horizontal when painting water, Monet blurred the foreground to focus the eye to the middle of picture, hold on to your first idea when creating a picture, don’t be afraid of cutting up a picture to find the gem, avoid repetition to surprise the viewers, work beyond the parameters of your potential frame i.e. don’t leave bare paper on the edges.
8 January 2020 - postscript - Paul Blackwell
Below are the 2 finished pictures that Paul was working on at the meeting on 8 January
Below are the 2 finished pictures that Paul was working on at the meeting on 8 January
8 January 2020 - Paul Blackwell - Working with Pastels
Paul opened the new decade with a fascinating demonstration on the use of pastels and how to begin gradually to build up a picture. Using the pastel like a pencil, gentle light strokes are built up in thin layers resulting in a picture that works well from a distance and is interesting as you get closer. He spoke about the importance of tone and using a tonal drawing as the basis of the picture.
Paul opened the new decade with a fascinating demonstration on the use of pastels and how to begin gradually to build up a picture. Using the pastel like a pencil, gentle light strokes are built up in thin layers resulting in a picture that works well from a distance and is interesting as you get closer. He spoke about the importance of tone and using a tonal drawing as the basis of the picture.
27 November 2019 - Paul Blackwell
Paul gave a brilliant presentation on 'How different artists capture the changing seasons'. This should inspire all those taking part in The Four Seasons exhibition in 2020
Paul gave a brilliant presentation on 'How different artists capture the changing seasons'. This should inspire all those taking part in The Four Seasons exhibition in 2020
13 November 2019 - Kit Hemsley Ceramics
Kit's demonstration included how Parian (type of porcelain) is worked and the materials used to add texture and form to each piece. The finished work is unique, a fine porcelain which is textured and semi transparent allowing light to add depth and interest to her work.
Kit's demonstration included how Parian (type of porcelain) is worked and the materials used to add texture and form to each piece. The finished work is unique, a fine porcelain which is textured and semi transparent allowing light to add depth and interest to her work.
9 October 2019 - Wire Sculpture - Emma Stothard
An interesting presentation was well received by members. Emma brought along small models and an unfinished deer, sketch books and a bundle of willows. Slides shown illustrated how she goes about her work including making a ten foot mammoth!
An interesting presentation was well received by members. Emma brought along small models and an unfinished deer, sketch books and a bundle of willows. Slides shown illustrated how she goes about her work including making a ten foot mammoth!
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11 September 2019 -
Glazzard Lundsten Enamels Interesting collaboration between Lyn Glazzard & Tom Lundsten during which they explored the complex process of enamelling through all its stages |
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14 August 2019 - Costume Design by Sue Willmington
A fascinating insight into Sue's world of costume design for ballet, opera & musicals in theatres & other venues around the world |
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12 June 2019 - 'Personal Influences' Peter Hicks
In conversation with Paul Blackwell, Peter talked about his work and the artists who have influenced him over the years.
It was a truly inspiring evening, a visual feast and the time passed quickly. The Society would like to express their thanks to Paul Blackwell and to Mike Shaw who compiled and organised the slideshow, and of course to Peter Hicks for a compelling evening.
In conversation with Paul Blackwell, Peter talked about his work and the artists who have influenced him over the years.
It was a truly inspiring evening, a visual feast and the time passed quickly. The Society would like to express their thanks to Paul Blackwell and to Mike Shaw who compiled and organised the slideshow, and of course to Peter Hicks for a compelling evening.
10 May 2019 - Marine Painting by Christine Pybus
Click here for information about Christine
Click here for information about Christine
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10 April 2019 - Printmaking by Jan Stead
An informative presentation by experimental printmaker Jan Stead. Different types of printmaking were shown. |
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13 March 2019 - Figure Drawing by Sally Gatie
An excellent & well attended demonstration given by Sally
An excellent & well attended demonstration given by Sally
13 February 2019 - AGM & Critique of Members' Work
Christine Pybus and John Freeman provided members with a very constructive critique after the AGM. As an observer the one point that was frequently mentioned by both Christine and John was the direction of light and the importance this is in painting. I’m sure our members were encouraged and benefited by the tips that were given.
Christine Pybus and John Freeman provided members with a very constructive critique after the AGM. As an observer the one point that was frequently mentioned by both Christine and John was the direction of light and the importance this is in painting. I’m sure our members were encouraged and benefited by the tips that were given.
9 January 2019 - Mike Shaw on Frank Meadow Sutcliffe
Mike gave a very informative talk on the life & work of Frank Meadow Sutcliffe. Enthusiastic comments were made about the impact of Sutcliffe's photographs projected onto the big screen, many of them never seen before.
Mike gave a very informative talk on the life & work of Frank Meadow Sutcliffe. Enthusiastic comments were made about the impact of Sutcliffe's photographs projected onto the big screen, many of them never seen before.