Hannah transported us to the seaside with her 'swimming' fish* and beautiful seashells. With imagination, some members have actually portrayed the sea, or given an impression of it - well done!  For those more attuned to the countryside, cardoons and the like from her garden were presented in the other still life. 
As the model, Hannah was excellent and gave us two long poses - I say 'long' but they are never long enough.  (I wonder where she was transported to with her tablet constantly in her hand?)
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At break time, Sally P handed us our 'homework' - a patch each to paint for the composite picture which is revealed at our Christmas party.  And Les reminded us of our obligations to the panto, which will no doubt be his customary rib-tickling masterpiece.

* ... although I definitely saw one fish on wheels - is this the ever-increasing sea polution?

Richard created a revolution at the club today.  At least he tried to re-create the effect of one, with his peasant women armed with scythes and axes (the plural here is for effect - there was only one of each), political posters and intense red everywhere.  He even dressed up as a peasant himself (hardly his normal attire!)  Besides marking the centenary of the Russian revolution, Richard urged us to get in touch with our emotions while painting.  You will have to judge for yourselves how far we achieved that.

He had the lovely rebels, Emily and Beth, and armies of foot-soldiers detailed to attend to the battle ground (= set up the still lifes and other 'scenery').  The session began with Richard welcoming us to "The Art of Revolution" ......  and he gave us handout texts to put us in the right frame of mind (see below).

​The still life set-ups seem to be proving increasingly popular.  Perhaps this is because our presenters are getting more selective in their choice of objects, but also because people are now closer to the objects yet still have good room to work. 

It is so interesting to see what other people do.  Ideas can be picked up and shared.  One piece was painted on crumpled brown paper, to be applied to textile as a basis for an embroidered work.  

Sally also sat as our model, giving us one pose before the coffee break and another one after.  How still she remained throughout her poses!  

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