What a terrible week for news this has been! It is strange to think that only two or three weeks ago people in Ukraine were going about their business much as we still are, and now their whole world has been turned upside down, while we are able to continue our lives in the normal way, despite Covid. Good to hear this morning that the government will match donations to the Disasters Emergency Committee. There but for the grace of God...
14 of us convened at the Bowls Club this morning for John's still life and poses augmented by a hat, scarf and very fine walking stick, and a book. And I have just realised that I have failed to photograph the whole still life - this is simply the fish that I was drawing - you can see some of the rest of the still life in the background.
 | Carolyn sent me this picture for this week's blog, primroses making a promise of spring in her garden (which we can all have the pleasure of visiting during the summer). |
Here are a couple of Avril's portraits from this morning, together with a poster for an upcoming exhibition she is participating in.
Diana added the Aeonium plant in John's still life (another view of which is above) to the ingredients she brought with her, to produce this watercolour.
Jackie said, 'John was our excellent model today presenting us with three differently attired poses. Capturing his studious character was challenging but most enjoyable.'
These are Rachel's portraits from this morning.
 | And Ian's... |  |
| And Sally P's... |  |  |
I peeked over both Elizabeth and Ian's shoulders as they worked...
| And here are Elizabeth's finished works. |  |  |
| And these are Frances' finished portraits... |  |  |
| Next, a picture of blossom from Les Bragg. |  |
 | Josie was working on a drawing of a bottle opener for something to do with her session, later in March. |
| And this is my ink and pencil drawing of the brass koi fish. |  |
A number of points to draw to your attention this week:
Next week is Lesley and Avril's textile workshop. You will find details of what to bring on the Stop Press page, and Lesley wanted to add that if you don't want to add machine stitchwork, you are welcome to add paint or hand stitching. There will also hopefully be a still life for those who would like to do that instead. Sally P. has started the organising of the trip to Cambridge in May, more detail shortly.
Don't forget to send your work to Noreen next week.
And finally, a sad note to end on. We have been told of the death of Therese Powell. Her ashes are planned to be scattered behind her home, in Castle Meadow, and we will be notified of the date for that, and will let you know.
Look after yourselves. Have a good week.
Next week is Lesley and Avril's textile workshop. You will find details of what to bring on the Stop Press page, and Lesley wanted to add that if you don't want to add machine stitchwork, you are welcome to add paint or hand stitching. There will also hopefully be a still life for those who would like to do that instead. Sally P. has started the organising of the trip to Cambridge in May, more detail shortly.
Don't forget to send your work to Noreen next week.
And finally, a sad note to end on. We have been told of the death of Therese Powell. Her ashes are planned to be scattered behind her home, in Castle Meadow, and we will be notified of the date for that, and will let you know.
Look after yourselves. Have a good week.
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