6th JULY - WESTHORPE AND IAN C'S GARDEN

Wonderful weather today, and, I am reliably informed from several quarters, lovely cakes.  Thanks, Lynda!  A small but select group had gathered but this his photo was taken after Harriet had left.  I know that a number of members then went on to put up the screens for the exhibition in Diss next week, so a big thanks to them.

Carolyn has two interesting and intriguing drawings this week.  Firstly, a dead dragonfly that she has studied very closely, with very delicate wings.  Second, two cats belonging to a friend, who has adopted them following their owner going into a home.  Although they are brothers they are called Milly and Molly - there must be a story there!  I think her friend will love this drawing - the cats have great personality and the drawing is very decorative.

Avril (In the centre of the photo above, although I had to look twice - I think it was the hat!)) has sent in a number of drawings from today in Ian's garden.

Sally P  said she made an attempt at some of the flowers in acrylic paints, unfinished. 'I think the use of the leftover paints is a better image! (To be worked on and made into cards)'
I can definitely see how the leftovers could become very interesting cards.

As host, Ian chose not to paint his own garden, but worked on a large picture he have been doing for a while of Southwold. It’s an experiment in impressionistic depiction of grasses.  He says, 'My task now is to paint over the side I don’t like...'

And Harriet said that she had a go at sketching Ian and Lynda's lovely roses.

Finally three quick sketches from Sally T of the church windows in Westhorpe.  She said, 'I am not very happy with them and needed more time to get the detail right ...'

That seems to be it this week.  Next week we will be setting up the exhibition in Diss at the United Reformed Church.  Sketching and painting around the town is also on the programmes.  I will be doing the blog again next week, so send any work to me.  Hope to see some of you next week.