Sadly, today we start with a message from Lesley.
'Members will be saddened to hear of the death at the weekend, of our friend Les Bragg.
Les had been unwell for some time. Our thoughts go to Barbara and family.
Les and I joined the Guild about the same time, back in 2007, both participating in Rebecca’s Introduction to art evening classes. Since then his art has flourished, as he enjoyed the challenge of experimenting with new techniques and different media.
Les quickly became a stalwart of the guild, a long serving committee member always ready to volunteer such as helping set up exhibitions.
But most members will remember him for his enjoyment of life, sometimes outrageous sense of humour and several hilarious pantomimes he wrote and produced for the Guild’s Christmas parties.
A true one off, we shall miss him.'
Lesley
I am sure members will have particular memories of Les. If you wish to share them, or celebrate his life, send an email to me (Hannah), and we will publish them on a separate page.
'Members will be saddened to hear of the death at the weekend, of our friend Les Bragg.
Les had been unwell for some time. Our thoughts go to Barbara and family.
Les and I joined the Guild about the same time, back in 2007, both participating in Rebecca’s Introduction to art evening classes. Since then his art has flourished, as he enjoyed the challenge of experimenting with new techniques and different media.
Les quickly became a stalwart of the guild, a long serving committee member always ready to volunteer such as helping set up exhibitions.
But most members will remember him for his enjoyment of life, sometimes outrageous sense of humour and several hilarious pantomimes he wrote and produced for the Guild’s Christmas parties.
A true one off, we shall miss him.'
Lesley
I am sure members will have particular memories of Les. If you wish to share them, or celebrate his life, send an email to me (Hannah), and we will publish them on a separate page.
It was less hot than I expected today, but perhaps that was because we kept to the shade. There were only four of us, and two had to go even earlier than the other two. By 1 pm, we had all left! There were plenty of walkers passing through, and the sunshine makes for great contrast between light and shade. My work doesn't reflect this anywhere near adequately.
| Sandra arrived early and took photos to decide what she was going to sketch. This vibrant pastel has been enhanced by the use of the blue in the shade - very Hockney! |  |
| Ian had to leave early, but got two sketches done, and some other beginnings of drawings not shown here... |   |
Frances also had to leave early, but sent her pictures to me afterwards, and included some she did earlier...
She also thoroughly recommends the Hiroshige exhibition at the British Museum - full details here.
It is on until 7th September.
1. Sketch done today. More interested in structure of oaks than the greenery.
Next pictures completed on previous visits:
2. Finished painting in watercolour on board.
3. Watercolour on paper… murmuration.
4. Watercolour… done from a sketch.
5. A sketch in situ.
She also thoroughly recommends the Hiroshige exhibition at the British Museum - full details here.
It is on until 7th September.
1. Sketch done today. More interested in structure of oaks than the greenery.
Next pictures completed on previous visits:
2. Finished painting in watercolour on board.
3. Watercolour on paper… murmuration.
4. Watercolour… done from a sketch.
5. A sketch in situ.
| Diana has finished her collages from last week. She said, 'Working from photos - couldn’t find a spider and some of the horses are donkeys, don’t look too closely!' |   |
| Sally L and Sally P were busy with setting up their Open Studio - here is a sneak peek... looking well worth a visit! She did say, 'Luckily Sally’s conservatory doors open at the each end or we would have been completely fried.' |  |
  | And Avril was busy on exhibition business, this time for Spotlight Textiles. Again, we have a taster... |
| Carolyn immortalised these tomatoes before having them for lunch. They look like they would have been delicious. |  |
| I didn't do very well this morning. I have two sketches, neither of which I am very happy with. The first is in charcoal and a new toy - Art Graf's graphite putty. Very messy - it needs gloves to handle it, but quite interesting. You can draw with it dry, wet it afterwards, or wet the tip or the paper for an even denser colour. The second is pencil. The crow helpfully posed for several minutes! |   |
A further message from Lesley regarding the exhibition at The Bank:
A reminder to all members exhibiting at the Bank arts Centre in Eye next week.
Refer to your entry form instructions sheet for details on how to prepare your work for hanging.
Work should be brought to the Bank next Monday, 23rd June at 9.30am, where it will be signed in by Abbie, the bank’s artistic director and Angela.
It should be collected the following Monday, 30th June 9.30-10.30am.
If you are intending to sell cards, please make sure they are clearly labelled with your name and price. Be aware the Bank will take a 10% commission.
Next Thursday 26th June tea after our painting session will be at The Bank so we can admire our creations!
A reminder to all members exhibiting at the Bank arts Centre in Eye next week.
Refer to your entry form instructions sheet for details on how to prepare your work for hanging.
Work should be brought to the Bank next Monday, 23rd June at 9.30am, where it will be signed in by Abbie, the bank’s artistic director and Angela.
It should be collected the following Monday, 30th June 9.30-10.30am.
If you are intending to sell cards, please make sure they are clearly labelled with your name and price. Be aware the Bank will take a 10% commission.
Next Thursday 26th June tea after our painting session will be at The Bank so we can admire our creations!
Avril will be blogging next week, so send contributions to her.
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