29th July 2021

Looking at the weather this morning we dressed for sun, and got a cold wind under the trees by the river.  Diana and Rachel fared rather better in the sun on the village green, and some of those who stayed after lunch moved there for the afternoon.  When we arrived, there was a family fishing at the water's edge, but soon we were joined by more families with jamjars and fishing nets, a paddleboarder and then kayakers - some sort of Piccadilly Circus!  The pictures give a tranquil impression, but don't show the lorries thundering past on the A143. 

Before we get on to the day's output, both from those who came and from others who did not, Noreen asked me to put this on the log today - sorry that it's a bit later than it might otherwise have been!

And I am sure we would all like to echo that sentiment - hope you have had a great day, Carolyn!

Here is the drawing Carolyn sent me this week, that she has been using (co-incidentally) to make birthday cards.

Avril was prolific (as usual) and says the 4th picture here is an abstract using items in the vicinity.  The picture below shows her at the graduate of her work.

Harriet is away at the moment but has sent me a couple of sketches she has produced while away.

Frances is also away, in Brittany, and has sent a sketch of part of her barn there.  She says, 'An in haste sketch of our part of our barn in Brittany. In haste because a garden untouched for nine months calls!!! Not delighted with my effort! Will try harder before next week…'

Diana sent three pictures:
1  Scribbling with graphite earlier in the week, the hills in my head.
2 I actually got to Homersfield and really enjoyed it, sat in the very hot sun on the village green , while everyone else was freezing by the river.
3 Rachel sitting on the green

Sally L froze by the river in the morning, and said it was much more pleasant on the village green in the afternoon sun.  The poster is for an exhibition she is showing in, if you happen to go to Beccles during the second week of August.

Jackie was not able to join us today, but sent me the painting she made last week, which had needed more work...

This week June has also sent me a painting. It's nice to hear from her with such a lovely watercolour!

Sally P has sent a detail of the ironwork on the bridge (I think she was the only one of us who actually sat on the bridge itself) and a less breezy on from the village green.

Sally T said, 'Very windy but enjoyable by the river watching all the activity, a bit Seurat like. I concentrated on quick pencil sketches...'

I managed just one sketch before leaving at lunchtime. Chose the wrong subject as it was very difficult following all the lines and cracks in the bark... Here also are some photos of the scene, some of which might inspire you, and one of the attendees gathered at the pub at lunchtime.  And finally a panorama showing the busyness.  Next week at John's garden, hope to see you then!