AUTUMN DEMONSTRATIONS AND NOVEMBER EXHIBITION

 OCTOBER DEMONSTRATION WITH CAROLE BAKER RBSA

Carole visited the Society in early October travelling from her studio in Shropshire.

Always the professional, Carole took members through her method of using acrylics to produce a painting full of feeling and atmosphere.  Carole uses a number of techniques which she teaches at her regular Workshops.  These include dry brushwork, colour priming the canvas, splattering but her overall art is about colour and feeling.

Tackling a difficult subject of a woodland stream Carole enjoyed the welcome from members and has sent the painting completed at the demonstration and finalised back in her studio for comparison.  I think we can all agree it is absolutely STUNNING!  

Thank you Carole and we hope to see you again.  Carole writes:

Following the demonstration at the art group a couple of weeks ago, I  promised to send a photo of the painting of how it was left on the day and the completed painting - so the group can ‘spot the difference’!! 

 Version 1 - this is how far I got with the painting on the day.

Completed painting - ‘Wandering River’

I worked into the painting generally all over adjusting the light and especially the reflected light on the water. I covered lots of techniques including scumbling, spattering and glazing. Sadly I ran out of time to put the finishing touches to it on the day.

LEDBURY ART SOCIETY WINTER EXHIBITION 21 - 26 November 2022

The Weavers Gallery, Church Lane, Ledbury

You will have received the entry forms for the exhibition so please do put forward you most recent artwork for inclusion.  Ian has given you all the details in the email.  

The flyers and posters are in preparation but please encourage your friends to visit during the week for pre-Christmas ideas!  There is always a good range of art for sale!

DECEMBER DEMONSTRATION We will be enjoying a talk and hands-on demo about Art for Therapy at our December meeting.  Bring some kit - paper, pastels, pencils etc and enjoy a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie while you 'chill' before the Christmas rush!  We look forward to seeing new members and visitors too.

SUMMER EXHIBITIONS AND PRINT WORKSHOP

 The Art Society's Summer Exhibition held at the Weavers Gallery, Church Lane Ledbury 1st August 2022

There was a good response to entries for the summer exhibition with some new members displaying their work.  Ian's watercolours were well received and Sarah Amery's seascapes had us all wanting to race to the coast!  Sue Murphy's owl and lion pastels were exquisite and she has only been using pastels for a short time!  Thanks to everyone for joining in and stewarding.  Our next exhibition will be in November.

                        

Three Choirs Art Exhibition and Four Artists - Ian, Sue and Joanna Dixon were invited to exhibit at the Three Choirs Festival along with about 30 other artists in various media.  Ian's painting of Conigree Wood was the most admired throughout the week.  Sue was caught holding up the boards of her exhibit by her old hospital colleague, photographer Gordon Taylor.

Joanna exhibited the following week with three fellow artists at the Weavers - so a busy and interesting few weeks!

Although the heat had many of us sweltering in the shade some intrepid members enjoyed a productive day at the PRINT WORKSHOP with Angie held in Kath Beech's garden.  They tried out several different techniques and explored various media. A sociable gathering with expert tuition!

JUNE UPDATE

SUMMER PAINTING MORNINGs in the Church Hall, Catholic Church

We are inviting you to come and join us on the following mornings during the summer:

Tuesday 7 June, Tuesday 5 July and Tuesday 2 August 2022.

Bring your paints, paper, pastels, acrylics etc and enjoy painting a subject of your choice with fellow society members.  Ian will open up the Hall at about 9.30 so you will have a good two hours to paint and share ideas.  A nominal fee will be charged.

THREE CHOIRS FESTIVAL ART SHOW

A number of society members will be exhibiting at this regular feature of the TCF event from 23rd to 30th July in the Cathedral School buildings just by the Close.

SEPTEMBER DEMONSTRATOR will be Elizabeth Hough in pastels

MAY DEMONSTRATION BY PAUL ARNOTT

Paul kindly revisited us in April and the Society enjoyed a thoroughly absorbing demo in acrylics.  Thanks to Paul for his visit and for sharing his expertise and know-how with us. 

AUGUST SOCIETY ART EXHIBITION - see separate page

Dates 1 August to 6th.

November Exhibition dates 21st November - 26th November

 APRIL DEMONSTRATION BY VAL RIDLER

We look forward to welcoming Val Ridler to tomorrow's demonstration in mixed media.

We will aim to start at 10 am prompt so please be in the Catholic Church Rooms by 9.45 if you can.

There will be a short interval for coffee and the usual Sales Table.

We are no longer required to restrict numbers so if you are free please join us.

Visitors welcome for a nominal fee.

FEBRUARY DEMONSTRATION TUESDAY 1 FEBRUARY 2022 

February's demonstrator is Tim Wilmott, who many of you may know.  Tim's vibrant and lively watercolours are a real pleasure to see as is his energetic and informative demonstration.  If you have not booked your place for this please see below!

Please be aware that if you wish to attend, please contact Ian Fountaine to ensure a space is available as we are currently restricted to 30 attendees in the Church Hall.

There will be a Sales Table available.  Please feel free to bring any unwanted good art items for sale.

The AGM will be our next meeting in March on Tuesday 1st at 10am prompt.

Below are Tim's final paintings from his demo earlier this month.  Many thanks to Tim for an  excellent demonstration.

 JANUARY DEMONSTRATION BY COLIN ROSS JACK

The new year started with an acrylic demonstration by returning artist Colin Ross Jack.  We have enjoyed demos by Colin in previous years and his approach was clear and well explained.  Although profoundly deaf, Colin is an excellent communicator and his wintry scene provided the perfect kick stat to the painting year for members and visitors.