From Lesley - 'Only six of us today, mostly huddled in Sarah’s cart lodge, where Sarah brought us coffeethough some braved the drizzle to sketch the house from the swimming pool. No one ventured in though!
The forecast was possibility of rain this afternoon. Instead we had bursts all day.
What we needed is Chris’s weather forecasting stone - See middle picture!'
Here in darkest Norfolk it rained this morning, sometimes quite heavily, and since then it feels quite tropical, with warmth and high humidity. I have been painting in my studio, so I could ignore the vagaries of the weather.
The forecast was possibility of rain this afternoon. Instead we had bursts all day.
What we needed is Chris’s weather forecasting stone - See middle picture!'
Here in darkest Norfolk it rained this morning, sometimes quite heavily, and since then it feels quite tropical, with warmth and high humidity. I have been painting in my studio, so I could ignore the vagaries of the weather.
Earlier this week Jackie sent me the finished version of the boat she began to paint last week at Sizewell, which makes an almost ghostly appearance in last week's blog. Now it is joined by the drawings she made this morning, most of which seem to be pen and ink, and sometimes wash.
| Carolyn 'saw a lovely group of hydrangeas in the garden to depict, but this week I was not doing well...' So here is one from life (1) and one from a photo (2). She is always very critical of her own work, and signs off '...from a disgruntled artist' |   |
Sally P says 'It rained on and off for most of the day today but there were enough dry times to get out from under the cartlodge and sketch.
'Sarah provided us with morning coffee and tea and cake in the afternoon and the offer of drawing/painting indoors with even a still life being offered.
'A quick contour of lillies, a semi contour of the milk churn and roller, a semi contour of rhubarb leaves and the a more detailed drawing of the house from the swimming pool.( Which no one was brave enough to go in this year) I am pleased with the house picture. It is not something I would normally tackle but after the huts at Sizewell, I thought why not!
'Sarah provided us with morning coffee and tea and cake in the afternoon and the offer of drawing/painting indoors with even a still life being offered.
'A quick contour of lillies, a semi contour of the milk churn and roller, a semi contour of rhubarb leaves and the a more detailed drawing of the house from the swimming pool.( Which no one was brave enough to go in this year) I am pleased with the house picture. It is not something I would normally tackle but after the huts at Sizewell, I thought why not!
| Angela didn’t make it today as she had to go to Norwich, but she says, ' I have finished a little painting inspired by last week and one from my garden that I’m not sure is finished yet but this is where I’ve got to! 'Hope everyone is good and hope to see folk in a few weeks. I am stewarding at Raveningham Sculpture Trail with Dave the next two Thursdays.' |   |
Frances has sent -
'Quick sketch of apple tree in rainy conditions!
One side of Old Hall Farm
View of the house from the swimming pool, which we sadly did not use. Sunny and hot on our way home!!! Photo of sketch more crooked than actual sketch!'
'Quick sketch of apple tree in rainy conditions!
One side of Old Hall Farm
View of the house from the swimming pool, which we sadly did not use. Sunny and hot on our way home!!! Photo of sketch more crooked than actual sketch!'
| As said earlier, I did not go this morning. Here are the fruits of my labour today. Abstract made from a segment of another painting that caught my eye. Not sure whether I will keep it yet!! |  |
From Lesley
Thoughts on Exhibitions - responses needed!
9 days ago I sent emails to all 29 members who use it, those who don’t are being contacted by phone.
I was hoping for thoughts not only on this last, but also previous exhibitions and what members would like to see happen in the future.
So far I have only had 10 replies!
The deadline of the end of the month is fast approaching: If the working group is to make decisions which reflect the views of members on exhibitions we need more feedback!
Thoughts on Exhibitions - responses needed!
9 days ago I sent emails to all 29 members who use it, those who don’t are being contacted by phone.
I was hoping for thoughts not only on this last, but also previous exhibitions and what members would like to see happen in the future.
So far I have only had 10 replies!
The deadline of the end of the month is fast approaching: If the working group is to make decisions which reflect the views of members on exhibitions we need more feedback!
Next week we will be visiting Les Bragg in Rushall. Blog entries to me [Hannah] please. Have a good week.
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